tech
April 28, 2026
The Tin Can phone: is this the simple secret to a screen-free childhood?
Created by three dads from Seattle, the resolutely un-mobile handset doesn’t have internet access, apps or even a screen. No wonder anxious parents are snapping it up
TL;DR
- The Tin Can is a phone designed for children, created by three Seattle dads.
- It intentionally lacks internet access, apps, and a screen, resembling a retro landline.
- Calls can only be made to pre-approved contacts, enhancing child safety.
- The phone costs $100 and requires a monthly subscription for calls to non-Tin Can numbers.
- It has achieved hundreds of thousands of sales and is endorsed by schools.
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