# Break-Proof Kid Smartphones Kidibuzz's Smartphone for Kids Was Designed for Those Younger Than 10 By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-for-kids References: [vtechkids](https://www.vtechkids.com/kidibuzz) Most modern parents are skeptical of providing their child with a smartphone as the devices are both expensive and easy to break, which is why Kidibuzz's [smartphone for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-products-for-children) is serving as such a valuable alternative. These phones are actual Android devices that have been locked to limit the amount of content a child can access while enclosed in tough, nearly break-proof packaging. The device is aimed at three to seven year olds and features a touch screen, a camera and photo app and a series of [educational and entertaining games and apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-zemi). The Kidibuzz phone offers parents peace of mind knowing their child is a just a phone call away, while presenting kids with more autonomy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kid-friendly Smartphones:** Smartphone companies can create durable and kid-friendly devices with limited access to content and more educational and entertaining games and apps. - **Locked Android Devices:** Tech companies can develop locked Android devices that limit access to content, providing a safe platform for younger children to use without worrying about them accessing harmful content. - **Child-parent Communication Devices:** Manufacturers can create communication devices specifically designed for young children, allowing parents to contact their kids without providing them with unfettered access to the internet and social media. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone companies could produce more durable and kid-friendly devices designed for younger children, with limited access to content. - **Edtech:** The development of educational games and apps specifically designed for younger children is a growing industry, and companies could create more content for child-friendly smartphones. - **Communication Technology:** Manufactures could develop more communication-based devices specifically designed for young children, giving parents peace of mind knowing they can easily contact their kids without giving them unfettered access to the internet and social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kids Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-3-and-slim-5.md) - [Kid-Friendly Hybrid Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-xploraone.md) - [Kid-Inspired Safety Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-phone-for-kids.md) - [Child-Friendly Voice Messengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karri.md) - [Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenable-app.md) - [AI-Powered Child-Friendly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fuse.md) - [Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-x1.md) - [Kid-Safe AI Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-watch.md) - [Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure.md)