AT&T serves up smartphone for kids
AT&T has introduced the AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone, a Samsung-made smartphone built specifically for children, making it the first US operator to offer a kid-focused handset. The device runs Android 16, has 128GB of storage, a 6.7-inch screen and a 50-megapixel main camera. It must be added as its own line on an eligible AT&T post-paid plan and cannot share a number with an existing phone, though it can sit on a family plan.
AT&T says it developed the phone with input from parents and kids, centering on tighter controls and safety tools. Through the free AT&T amiGO app, parents can manage screen time, approve apps, set schedules to cut down use during school hours, and track location with safe zones. AT&T also released the AT&T amiGO Jr. Watch 2 with tougher hardware, expanded messaging, games and a rewards system. The phone is priced at $2.99 per month, with activation fees and standard service terms applying.
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