So dumb it just might work: can these dumbphone evangelists convince you to dump smartphones?

As part of a growing anti-tech movement, startup dumb.co is pushing flip phones as a way for young people to find ‘social and spiritual freedom’ ...

We traded our smartphones for flip phones for 4 days—and learned that ditching modern technology is harder than it sounds

Two CNBC Make It reporters used flip phones instead of smartphones for four days, as a digital detox experiment. Both say they'd do it again.
Android Police

Once a gimmick, flip phones are finally proving their worth

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...
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 ...
SheKnows

What It’s Really Like to Be a Teen With a Flip Phone

Following a surprising new trend, some college-aged Gen Zers are trading in their smartphones for flip phones. It’s becoming clear that many of us are getting fed up with social media and all that ...
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Best dumbphones in Canada: 5 simple phones for calling, texting and cutting screen time

Dumbphones are making a comeback, but not because everyone wants to return to 2003 with a flip phone and a pixelated ringtone ...