Freckle Phone: a $199 kids' phone without browser or social media

Freckle has unveiled a $199 phone for children aged seven to 13 with no browser, app store or social media, instead offering outdoor quests, an AI camera that identifies plants and animals, maps and a walkie-talkie mode. Preorders are open in the US with a $25 monthly plan, and shipping is expected in December 2026.

• Priced at $199 with a $25/month plan, shipping in December 2026
• No browser, app store or social media — calls and texts only
• AI camera identifies plants and animals; quests happen outdoors
• Parents set safe zones and can disable AI features