# Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

- Source: TechCrunch
- Published: 2026-11-07T19:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/07/parents-want-safer-phones-for-kids-these-companies-are-answering-the-call/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/parents-want-safer-phones-for-kids-these-companies-are-answering-the-c-308c51/

As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

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