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Disclaimer

Everything on PauseGadget is general information for readers who want their gadgets to take less of their attention. It is not a guarantee, a warranty, or advice tailored to you. By using the site you accept the terms below; if you do not, please do not use it.

Editorial independence

PauseGadget has one editor and takes no guest posts, link exchanges, sponsored placements, or paid reviews. Affiliate relationships and advertising do not decide which phones are listed, how they are ranked, or what the articles say about them.

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Phone data

Specifications, prices, and availability come from makers and official retailers and are rechecked regularly, but they change without notice and can be out of date or wrong. Prices are in US dollars and may leave out tax, shipping, and retailer or carrier offers. Availability notes such as preorder or unavailable describe the maker's sales at the time of the last check.

Network support describes the phone's radio, not a guarantee that a given carrier will activate it. Carriers decide which phones they approve and which features, such as calling over 4G or Wi-Fi calling, work on their network. Confirm the model with the seller and your carrier, and read the return policy, before buying.

Reviews, roundups, and comparisons

Reviews, roundups, and comparisons are editorial analysis of facts checked against maker and carrier sources. They do not describe hands-on testing unless an article says so. Rankings and labels such as "best" are opinions for a stated use case, and the right phone for you may be a different one.

Guides and settings

Steps for iPhone, Android, and apps depend on the software version and the maker's interface, and they change with updates. Follow the maker's own instructions where they differ from a guide. Before you remove apps, turn on a blocker, or move to a simpler phone:

  • back up the data you care about;
  • check that you can still reach the apps and codes you rely on, such as banking, maps, ride services, and two-factor authentication;
  • confirm with your carrier that the phone can reach emergency services (911 in the US).

No professional advice

Articles about using a phone that does less are general information, not medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice. If your phone use affects your health, sleep, work, or relationships, talk to a qualified professional.

Outside links and trademarks

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Use at your own risk

PauseGadget is provided as is, without warranties of any kind. To the extent the law allows, PauseGadget and its editor are not liable for any loss or damage that results from using the site, relying on its information, or buying a product it mentions. Nothing here limits rights you have under the law that cannot be limited.

Corrections and changes

If something on the site is wrong, send the correction and a link to the official source through the Contact page. This disclaimer is updated when how the site earns money or what it promises changes. The date at the top shows the latest revision.