If every silly idea I had as a teenager was permanently captured on the internet, I’d be in for a rainbow of embarrassment. Despite the risks, kids can find themselves in trouble quickly in today’s always-on and very socially networked world. The MMGuardian Phone, developed in partnership with Samsung, uses AI to make phone use safer for kids and teenagers. A decade after the launch of MMGuardian’s parental control app, the company introduced the MMGuardian Phone, which has many of the same ideas deeply integrated into the device. It is designed to provide safety and control for concerned parents.
Other companies in this space include Bark Phone, Troomi, and Gabb. Most of them are using the Samsung device for their own versions of kid-safe phones.
The MMGuardian Phone pairs Samsung’s hardware with MMGuardian’s parental control expertise. The device not only offers advanced monitoring and control features but also integrates anti-tamper technology to prevent workarounds. What sets the MMGuardian Phone apart is the use of AI. The phone uses deep learning models to scan texts and images directly on the child’s phone, prioritizing privacy and minimizing the need to send child images elsewhere for analysis.
The MMGuardian phone is based on Samsung A14 (pictured) and Samsung A15 phones. Image Credits: Samsung.
The device’s AI can detect inappropriate selfies and alert both parents and children to potential risks. This unique feature provides an extra layer of protection against issues like sexting, sextortion, and cyberbullying.
The MMGuardian Phone will be available in three models, starting at $119, with the MMGuardian Service priced at an additional $120 per year. The phone is unlocked and compatible with all major wireless networks in the U.S., allowing users to choose the airtime plan that best suits their needs.
The A03S (Based on Samsung’s A03S) features a 6.5-inch display, 32GB of storage, and runs on Android 11 operating system, supporting a 4G/LTE network. It has a 13MP main camera and a 5MP front camera. The A14, (based on the Samsung A14 phone), boasts a slightly smaller 6.4-inch display but comes with double the storage at 64GB and a more recent Android 13 OS. It supports both 4G and 5G networks and upgrades the camera specs to a 50MP main camera and a 13MP front camera. The A15 (Samsung A15, as you might expect) matches the A03S in display size at 6.5 inches and runs on Android 13 as well, but it surpasses the others in storage with 128GB and has the same network support and camera specifications as the A14. All models share standard features like an ear jack and a 5,000mAh battery.
MMGuardian’s evolution from app to phone is a logical step for the company’s business. It was recently unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, and it will be interesting to see how this AI tech helps keep young technologists safer. 
