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.
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.
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.
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 - […]
