Smartphones aren’t cheap, but for many of us, they have become essential. We use them for our jobs, for communicating, looking up information, entertainment, and even paying our bills.

There’s a ray of hope for fans of those days though, in the form of [befinitiv]’s 2000-era Sony flip phone. It runs Android. Yes, you read that right, there on the tiny screen is Android 9.

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On the flip side, if you finish your plan’s credit and are stuck at work or in the middle of nowhere, then you’re left without a usable data/phone line ... Pixel for free The Google Pixel ...

Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called 'dumb phones'. Some cell phone ...

Samsung doesn’t have any Galaxy Z Flip 5 phones in stock at the time of this writing, and we aren’t sure if they’ll reload at some point. Be sure to click through and see if that’s the ...

These phones often feature robust build quality, with hinges designed for durability. Flip smartphones also offer a unique user experience with split-screen capabilities, allowing for more ...

Consumer Cellular, the most awarded brand for wireless customer service by J.D. Power, has announced that the new Barbie Phone from HMD will be available in-store and online starting today, Friday ...

Even though it's made four generations of book-style foldables, Xiaomi has steered clear of making a foldable flip phone. But now we have the Xiaomi Mix Flip, and it’s here to subvert your flip ...

These often bring cutting edge hardware with a flexible display for a unique form factor. Flip phones are the most popular in the foldable segments. Brands like Samsung are pushing the boundaries ...