Once a gimmick, flip phones are finally proving their worth

On a flip phone, your messages pop up on the little cover screen. You get to peek and decide if it’s worth opening. Got a ...

Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is off by default - turn it on ASAP

One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.
deseret

‘Life in color again’: Why some young adults are switching their smartphones for flip phones

When a buzzing smartphone started to feel like a weight she couldn’t put down, Grace Freeman bought a flip phone on a dare. Freeman, a full-time seminary teacher, had joked with her students about ...
Kenyon Collegian

It’s time to make the smart choice and get the dumb phone

About two months ago, I officially switched from using a smartphone to a flip phone, and I couldn’t be happier about my decision. However, one thing I didn’t anticipate in getting a flip phone is the ...
Gizmochina

Are Flip Phones Better Than Compact Smartphones? Here’s What to Consider

In an era where smartphones keep getting larger, both flip phones and compact smartphones have carved out a niche for users who prefer easier-to-hold devices. But since these two kinds of smartphones ...
Engadget

How to use call screening on an iPhone

Spam and scam calls are some of the most annoying things we all have to deal with when it comes to our phones. Apple’s iOS 26 update takes a firm step toward solving this problem with Call Screening, ...
vegoutmag

I went back to using a flip phone - here’s how it changed my quality of life

Trading my smartphone for a flip phone gave me back time, attention, and the quiet that makes ordinary days feel like the main event The day I switched the SIM card into a silver flip phone, the room ...
AppleInsider

After the iPhone Fold, expect bezel-free & flip models in 2027 and 2028

The expected release of the iPhone Fold in 2026 is rumored to kick off three years of fresh iPhone designs, with bezel-free and flip iPhones following. The rumor mill firmly believes that the iPhone ...
Forbes

Where Flip Phones Are Heading

I’m a sucker for small tech – specifically, small devices that include loads of cool features. Which is why I’ve been enamored with a resurgence in the flip phone market the past few years – that’s ...
SlashGear

5 Samsung Galaxy Flip7 Alternatives That Are More Affordable

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Samsung entered the foldable scene in 2019 with its first-ever foldable device, the Galaxy Fold. Following the Fold, Samsung introduced a flip ...
The Washington Post

A group of us ditched our smartphones for a month. It changed us.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. n the day I would become reacquainted with T9 texting and the satisfying ...