Screenable: Starter App for Kids

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Screenable's app turns any iPhone into a starter phone for kids | TechCrunch

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A new app called Screenable will help parents introduce their children to technology by turning an iPhone or iPad into a starter phone.

The app’s “Dumb Phone” mode essentially turns an iPhone into a classic flip phone, as it only lets kids access the Phone , FaceTime , and Messages apps.

With the Dumb Phone setting, parents can also choose to allow their kids to access other apps if they wish, especially as they grow older.

Soon, the app will offer a " Social Trainer " mode that will allow parents to slowly introduce kids to social media apps one at a time.

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