Along with the vastly improved processor, the 2022 iPhone SE also has better battery life and 5G connectivity compared to the 2020 iPhone SE. Expect the phone to last around 12-hours on a full charge, which means your kid can easily get through a whole school day without running out of battery.
Built-in parental controls
To set up the parental controls, you’ll just need to go to Settings, then Screen Time, and Turn On Screen Time. This is what the set up will look like from there: Because you’re on an Android device, you can use Google’s Family Link app which lets you enable parental controls. You can control contacts on your kid’s phone, see how much time they’re spending on their phone, and you can lock them out of their phone whenever you want! You can either download the app from the Play Store or set it up from your computer. It’s super easy to set up as well, just follow the prompts when you download the app. Your kid won’t be able to download tons of apps with that 16 GB limit, which might actually be a good thing when you think about it that way. What are the best phones for kids?
Best iPhone for kids: The iPhone SE (2022) is the best iPhone for the price right now. It comes with built-in parental controls that are easy to use. You will be considered a “cool parent” if you get this phone for your kid. Best Android for kids: The Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit is one of the most inexpensive smartphones we’ve seen. It comes with access to the Play Store, which has lots of parental controls apps, but we’d recommend Google Family Link for most folks. Best smartwatch: The Gizmowatch Disney Edition smartwatch makes perfect sense for parents who want to keep track of their kids, but aren’t ready to give them a phone. It costs $5 a month for unlimited text, talk, and unlimited data for the GPS. Best flip phone: The Alcatel GO FLIP will literally cost you less than you probably spent on your lunch today. Your kid can call, text, and have access to a rudimentary internet browser, but won’t be able to download social media apps.
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