Yapa wraps modern tech in transparent retro phone
As convenient as smartphones are, there is no denying that life was simpler before the introduction of these mobile all-purpose devices. The Yapa Phone aims to bring back that simpler time, at least for younger children who want to stay in touch with their friends, but whose parents are concerned about the risks of excessive smartphone use.
At first glance, the Yapa Phone looks like a conventional landline phone from the 1990s, albeit with a strikingly colorful, partially transparent casing. The keypad can be used to dial numbers or select saved contacts. The names or numbers of incoming callers are shown on the small display. Technically, however, the gadget has little in common with traditional phones.
That's because the Yapa Phone is not connected to a landline, but to the home Wi-Fi network. Parents then set up the device via a smartphone app, which also lets them specify which contacts or phone numbers can be reached. The app also allows them to limit when Yapa can be used, so as not to interfere with children's sleep or study time, for example.
Pricing and availability
The Yapa Phone is currently only available in the United Kingdom, with a launch in the European Union set to follow "soon". The gadget costs £99.99 ($132). Calls between multiple Yapa Phones are possible without a subscription, but calling conventional phone numbers requires a subscription costing £9.99 ($13) per month.
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