# Intentionally Pared-Down Cellphones The 'Light Phone 2' Has an E-Ink Display and Minimal Features By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-phone-2 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/the-light-phone-2-is-a-minimalist-mobile-phone-02-03-2018/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/light-phone-2-smartphone-design#/) The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has many users feeling constantly bombarded by notifications and distractions, so the 'Light Phone 2' has been created to help change this to respect a user's attention and time. Coming as the second-generation device, the cellphone is 4G-enabled, boasts a very simple e-ink display and doesn't feature the fancy functionalities of traditional devices. The device can be used for making calls, sending messages, viewing contacts, setting alarms and auto-replying, but doesn't feature email, news, social media or advertising to keep you feeling less distracted. The rise of smartphones has given way to technology addiction for some which is seeing a variety of different users seek out ways to reduce the amount of time they spend staring at a screen. Designers are taking note and creating solutions like the 'Light Phone 2' to only focus on the functionalities that are truly essential. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Intentionally Pared-down Devices:** Creating minimalist devices that only focus on essential functionalities. - **Anti-distraction Products:** Designing products that reduce technology addiction and minimize distractions. - **E-ink Displays:** Using e-ink displays to create simplified and less distracting devices. ### Where This Applies - **Telecommunications:** Creating minimalist cellphones and devices with essential features that respect a user's attention and time. - **Consumer Electronics:** Designing products that reduce technology addiction and minimize distractions, such as intentionally pared-down devices with e-ink displays. - **Digital Detox and Wellness:** Developing anti-distraction products that promote minimalism and reduce digital addiction, including intentionally pared-down devices with limited functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofone.md) - [Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-phone.md) - [Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt.md) - [OLED Display Simplistic Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-phone-iii.md) - [Distraction-Free Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pglang-light-phone-ii.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Minimalist Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumb-phone-app.md) - [Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-phone.md) - [Digital Detox Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-foldable-phone.md)