Tin Can (phone)

Tin Can's design resembles actual tin cans

Tin Can is an analog phone intended for children, available in the United States and Canada. It doesn't have a screen or advanced technology, and doesn't allow texting, video gaming, or app installation. It uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet to make and receive calls.[1] It was launched in April 2025 for USD$100 apiece.[2][3]

The device went viral on the internet in late 2025.[4] Bloomberg News reported "hundreds of thousands" of Tin Cans had been sold by the end of 2025.[5] Around the same time, the startup behind the device raised funding.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Tin Can phone: is this the simple secret to a screen-free childhood?". The Guardian. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Back to the future? Gen Alpha is going nuts for this $100 landline-inspired device". The Independent. 25 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Parents Are Lining Up to Pay $100 for Tin Can's Screenless, App-Free "Landline"". The New York Times. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Corsillo, Liza (23 September 2025). "'Is Grandma Home?' Our Kids Love Yapping Away on Tin Can's Landline". The Strategist. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  5. ↑ Samantha, Kelly. "The Hottest Phone for Kids Right Now Is a $100 Landline". Bloomberg. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  6. ↑ Schlosser, Kurt (18 December 2025). "Tin Can dials up another $12M to meet soaring demand for landline-style phone for kids". GeekWire.
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