Burned out by endless notifications, Gen Z is turning to flip phones, MP3 players and digital cameras to disconnect from algorithms.
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 ...
When the original Galaxy Fold launched, I was impressed with the foldable technology, but wasn’t convinced I needed it. Then came the compact flip phones, and I was immediately much more interested. I ...
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Yes, flip phones are back

Back when the first cell phones with touchscreens came out, people couldn't ditch their outdated flip phones fast enough. But now, when the average American spends nearly five-and-a-half hours a day ...
One performs better overall, but is the price difference enough to matter? Let's compare Samsung's flip phones for 2025. Tyler is a writer for CNET covering laptops and video games. He's previously ...
Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...
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 ...
Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. August 6, ...
Over the past five years, every list of the best folding phones has had a plethora of book-style ones, most of which follow the same form factor and overall design concept. There’s a big ...
One of the biggest problems around flip phones has long been the compromise that comes in its form factor. Lesser cameras, smaller batteries, worse performance, and so many more are par for the course ...
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a big upgrade over its predecessor. It features an edge-to-edge cover-screen display, a bigger battery, and more polished AI features. It retains the $1,099 price tag, but ...
CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. That's not to say the Flip 7 FE is bad, because the phone ...