The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, launched July 2026 for $1,200, and Motorola Razr Ultra, available since May for $1,500, are compared on specs, design, cameras, performance, and battery. The Flip 8 offers a newer chip, more updates, and a lower price, making it the smarter buy at launch.
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Light, a Brooklyn-based minimalist phone maker, announced the Light Flip, a retro-style flip phone designed for distraction-free communication. Featuring a physical keypad, 50MP camera, and removable battery, it will ship in April 2027. The company also plans an SDK for third-party tools and offers bundled phone plans.
Samsung is set to unveil new foldable phones, including a wider form factor, at its Unpacked event, anticipating Apple's entry into the foldable market. This proactive move aims to maintain its market dominance against looming competition.
Light, co-founded by Kaiwei Tang, is launching the Light Flip, an affordable minimalist flip phone priced at $299. Targeting Gen Z and those seeking a smartphone alternative, it runs Light OS, offers basic features, and is expected to ship in April 2027.
Light is launching a minimalist flip phone, the Light Flip, in early 2025, priced at $299. It responds to user feedback for a non-smartphone device, featuring a physical keypad, a camera, and LightOS, with an SDK for custom apps, targeting those seeking a digital detox.
Dumb Co sells modified flip phones that sync with smartphones, allowing users to reduce screen time while still accessing essential apps like WhatsApp and Spotify. The company, founded by individuals dissatisfied with constant connectivity, aims to help users be more present.
Commodore launches the Callback 8020, a retro-inspired flip phone designed to combat "doomscrolling" by blocking social media, browsers, and email at the system level. Running on Linux-based Sailfish OS, it supports Android apps like WhatsApp and Spotify while prioritizing user privacy and real communication.
Apple is improving an iOS feature to make older iPhones, like the iPhone 11, more responsive. This update is part of broader enhancements announced at WWDC 2026, focusing on Siri and AI partnerships.
Commodore, revived by YouTuber Christian Simpson, is launching the Callback 8020, a $499 flip phone designed for nostalgia and digital detox. It blocks social media and web browsers, running a version of Sailfish OS, with an app allow-listing system.
Startup dumb.co challenges smartphone addiction with 'dumbphones' through its Month Offline program, offering a middle ground between tech abstinence and moderation.
Two individuals, Renée Onque and Megan Sauer, detail their experiences over four days using flip phones instead of smartphones. They report reduced distractions, increased presence, and altered social interactions, with mixed feelings about the limitations and benefits.
The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola's midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it. The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset - two years old at this point - […]
