AT&T's budget-friendly phone for kids comes with a catch: it has parental controls built right in.
The AmiGO Jr. Phone is essentially a Samsung Galaxy A16, but with some key tweaks to make it suitable for minors. The device boasts a 50-megapixel main camera, a 6.7-inch display, and reliable battery life - solid features that would make the phone appealing to adults too. However, what sets this smartphone apart from its adult counterparts is its built-in parental controls.
These controls allow parents to track their child's location in real-time, set safe zones where they can only access approved apps, and even limit screentime with customizable restrictions. All of these features are accessible through the AmiGO app, giving parents complete control over their child's smartphone experience.
While this isn't the first time a smartphone has come with parental controls - other brands like Bark and Pinwheel have been offering similar products for years - it's notable that AT&T is now entering the market with its own standalone product.
The AmiGO Jr. Phone is currently available on AT&T's website for just $3 per month, but buyers will need to commit to a 36-month contract that includes bill credits. While this may seem like a good deal upfront, customers will still be responsible for paying their monthly service charges as an AT&T customer.
In an effort to further expand its parental control ecosystem, AT&T has also launched the AmiGO Jr. Watch 2, which complements the smartphone with its own set of kid-friendly features. The device is just the latest addition to AT&T's line of products designed specifically for children, joining a tablet that was previously announced.
The AmiGO Jr. Phone is essentially a Samsung Galaxy A16, but with some key tweaks to make it suitable for minors. The device boasts a 50-megapixel main camera, a 6.7-inch display, and reliable battery life - solid features that would make the phone appealing to adults too. However, what sets this smartphone apart from its adult counterparts is its built-in parental controls.
These controls allow parents to track their child's location in real-time, set safe zones where they can only access approved apps, and even limit screentime with customizable restrictions. All of these features are accessible through the AmiGO app, giving parents complete control over their child's smartphone experience.
While this isn't the first time a smartphone has come with parental controls - other brands like Bark and Pinwheel have been offering similar products for years - it's notable that AT&T is now entering the market with its own standalone product.
The AmiGO Jr. Phone is currently available on AT&T's website for just $3 per month, but buyers will need to commit to a 36-month contract that includes bill credits. While this may seem like a good deal upfront, customers will still be responsible for paying their monthly service charges as an AT&T customer.
In an effort to further expand its parental control ecosystem, AT&T has also launched the AmiGO Jr. Watch 2, which complements the smartphone with its own set of kid-friendly features. The device is just the latest addition to AT&T's line of products designed specifically for children, joining a tablet that was previously announced.
The AmiGO Watch 2 is also cool, it's like having a tiny superpower over your little one. Just don't expect me to get one for my own phone, my parents already got that covered... with their phone's parental controls 
... but at the same time, I'm worried that parents might be too controlling and take away their kid's freedom of choice 
. And what about when the kid gets older? Are they just gonna get stuck in a cycle of having no freedom or anything? 
Plus, $3 per month sounds like a pretty good deal, but 36-month contract is a long time... I guess it's better than some of those phone plans that are super expensive 
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it's like they're speaking our language with the customizable restrictions and safe zones feature - genius move! 
plus, the phone itself sounds pretty sweet with that 50-megapixel camera and long battery life 
i'd totally consider getting one for my own kid if I had a younger sibling or someone in my family who's always glued to their phone 
I also wonder how much data comes with this deal... will we be limited to a certain amount per month? And have you seen the specs on this thing? It sounds like an actual phone, not just some dumb kid's device... 
. at&t is trying to capitalize on that with these parental controls, which is cool i guess. its not like they're forcing anyone to buy it, but if you want a budget-friendly phone for your kid, this might be an option. the price point of $3/month is pretty sweet though 
and i love that at&t is making these affordable, so even low-income families can get in on the action 
$3 a month for a 36-month contract isn't too shabby either 
. Maybe it's a good idea, but the contract and bill credits thing is like, super restrictive 
. I'd rather see AT&T offer some flexibility or alternatives for families who can't commit to a 36-month plan. Just saying 
. The fact that you can set safe zones and limit screentime is genius. My older one's been asking for a smartphone for ages, but I was too worried about him getting into trouble 
. Now I think it's time to get her one of these AmiGO Jr. Phones! 
anyway i guess its cool that att is trying to cater to parents who are all about that #kidfriendlylife 
but seriously 36 month contract thats a whole lotta commitment fam 
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