
The question of whether children should be allowed smartphones has become increasingly pertinent over the last few years, with calls to ban phones in school and social media for children under 16 gathering pace. So it's perhaps unsurprising that we're seeing the first smartphone designed for – and by – kids.
AT&T has launched the AT&T amiGo Jr. phone, a "simple smartphone solution to help keep parents connected and kids protected". With advanced security controls for parents, it promises to offer more control than a standard smartphone.