PHOTOS: Hot Tech for Teens

Devlin also recommends Verizon's LG Voyager (pictured), great for texters who want a full keyboard to send their messages.

For parents looking to teach their teens a bit about responsible phone use, Devlin recommends Kajeet.com, which allows users to buy a phone (between $60-$70) and pay as they go.

"It puts the responsibility into hands of kids," Devlin said. "If you want to get your kid the phone and don't want to buy into the two-year plan, that's another option."