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Tin Can’s Screen-Free Kids Phone Keeps Selling Out Ahead of June Shipments

Parents seek a simple way for kids to call without screens or apps.

Overview

  • Tin Can lists its next production run for June 2026 after earlier batches sold out across multiple waves.
  • The handset is a retro, WiFi phone for children that supports voice calls only and lets parents approve contacts and set quiet hours in a companion app.
  • It sells for $100 in the U.S. and Canada, offering free Tin Can-to-Tin Can and 911 calls with an optional $9.99 Party Line plan for approved regular numbers.
  • Reports cite Bloomberg saying the company has sold hundreds of thousands of units since its April 2025 launch, signaling strong word-of-mouth demand.
  • The company told The Independent it plans a U.K. launch this year, while parents on TikTok praise the device for easy grandparent calls and better phone manners.