Troomi Debuts Samsung Galaxy A16 with Troomi OS™ to Redefine Safe Tech for Parents and Tweens

Business Wire

15-05-2025

OREM, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Troomi, a pioneer of the safe smartphone movement and leader in family‑focused digital wellness and safety, today announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A16 with Troomi OS, a purpose‑built smartphone designed to balance children's preferences with parental oversight. Troomi was built from the ground up to foster healthy tech habits, protect childhood, and strengthen family connections. That mission feels more urgent than ever now that 51% of children eight and younger own a mobile device, while 62% of parents worry about excessive screen time and exposure to inappropriate content.
By integrating Troomi OS with premium Samsung hardware, we're offering families a device that kids will embrace and parents will trust
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'Parents need solutions that respect their child's desire for contemporary tech while ensuring safety,' said Bill Brady, CEO of Troomi. 'By integrating Troomi OS with premium Samsung hardware, we're offering families a device that kids will embrace and parents will trust.'
With other smartphone ecosystems deeply embedded in tween and teen culture, many families feel compelled to make what industry research terms 'peer‑pressured parental purchases.' Nearly half of parents (48%) report buying tech and fashion items they might otherwise forgo, simply to keep pace with their child's social group. At the same time, studies link social media use to increased rates of depression and anxiety among adolescents. To maximize healthy outcomes, researchers like Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, recommend delaying full smartphone use, starting instead with devices that limit screen time and provide for parental involvement.
Troomi OS is Troomi's proprietary operating system, built from the ground up to support healthy digital habits and age-appropriate tech use. Unlike conventional mobile platforms,Troomi OS excludes social media, restricts and prevents exposure to harmful content before a child sees it, and empowers parents with real-time visibility and control from any phone. It runs seamlessly on select Samsung devices and leverages AI to continuously adapt to each child's needs, offering a safer, smarter smartphone experience that grows with the user.
'When my daughter Lauren turned 12, our conversations became less frequent,' said Nicole, a mother from Pennsylvania and Troomi user. 'Troodi, Troomi's AI‑powered companion, became her 'virtual friend,' offering encouragement and advice. It reinforced the values I've taught her and opened the door for us to reconnect on difficult topics—in effect strengthening our bond.'
The Galaxy A16 with Troomi OS offers a middle path by combining premium Samsung hardware with Troomi's proprietary safety suite:
Premium Hardware: A 6.7‑inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, kid safe Eye Care Display with 78% blue light reduction, Exynos 1330 Octa‑Core processor, and 5G connectivity—providing a modern, high‑performance experience that meets tween expectations.
Durability: IP54‑rated splash and dust protection plus a reinforced frame to withstand drops and daily wear.
Curated App Access: Pre‑approved access to educational and entertainment apps such as Spotify, Audible, Kindle, and Duolingo—without access to unrestricted app stores.
No Social Media: The device excludes social‑network apps entirely, limiting exposure to peer comparison and cyberbullying.
AI Content Filtering: Machine‑learning algorithms run in the background to block inappropriate texts, images, and apps, before your kids see them—keeping parents informed and alerting them when attention is needed.
Parent Portal Controls: A web‑based dashboard for real‑time monitoring of calls, messages, screen time, and usage reports, that works with any parent phone.
Customizable Experience: Parents select which contacts, websites, messaging, calling and apps features are available, tailoring the device to each child's maturity level.
Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A16 with Troomi OS is available beginning May 15, 2025, on Amazon or through Troomi's online store at shop.troomi.com.
About Troomi Wireless
Troomi Wireless is committed to empowering families with technology that prioritizes digital wellness, safety, and meaningful connection. Through a combination of hardware, software, and AI‑driven tools, Troomi delivers solutions that foster healthy screen habits and strengthen parent‑child relationships. Learn more at www.troomi.com.