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HMD's Touch 4G is a small, affordable device available in India that combines features of smartphones and feature phones, with a touchscreen, video calling, and basic apps, but runs on a custom OS without Android app support, and has limited storage.
The Nokia 2780 Flip remains a top feature phone choice in the US for 2024, blending nostalgic design with modern functionality. It offers 4G VoLTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a USB Type-C port, running on KaiOS with basic apps like YouTube and Google Maps. Its 1450mAh battery provides long standby and talk times, while its design caters to elderly users with large buttons and hearing aid compatibility. Priced at $89.99, it appeals to those seeking a minimalist, distraction-free device.
The new Assistive Access setting on iPhones and iPads simplifies the devices, turning them into feature phones, kid-friendly phones, music-only devices, home phones, or less-distracting phones. It offers tighter limitations and easier use, making it suitable for children, seniors, and those looking to reduce phone usage. The setting can be activated by going to Settings → Accessibility → Assistive Access and is beneficial for people with cognitive disabilities as well as those seeking a less complicated smartphone experience.
Mattel and HMD are collaborating to release the Barbie Flip Phone, a vintage-chic feature phone aimed at providing a digital-detox experience for Gen Z and millennial users. The phone, set to be available from July, is part of HMD's effort to encourage less time on social media. While some question the sustainability and necessity of a pink, sparkly phone, HMD assures that the Barbie Flip Phone will be a fully functioning, durable device. The company also hints at more exciting partnerships in the pipeline.
HMD Global and Mattel have partnered to create the Barbie Flip Phone, a feature phone aimed at promoting digital detox and addressing concerns about excessive social media use among young adults. The phone, set to be released in the summer, will embody the vintage chic of the Barbie brand with a dash of pink and sparkle, and will feature new software and packaging. The collaboration aims to go beyond just a product tie-in and reflects Barbie's broader brand trajectory and significance.
HMD has partnered with Mattel to release an official Barbie Flip Phone this summer, featuring a pink, sparkly design reminiscent of the original hot pink Motorola Razr. Marketed as an accessory for style, nostalgia, and digital detox, the feature phone will be unveiled at MWC 2024, offering a cute option for those seeking a burner phone.
HMD announced plans to launch a Barbie-branded feature flip phone in July 2024, along with a customizable smartphone called HMD Fusion that allows for interchangeable rear covers. The company also revealed intentions to release a phone with easier screen repair capabilities and confirmed the continuation of offering Nokia-branded phones, including the return of an "iconic phone" this summer.
Mattel and HMD are collaborating to release the Barbie Flip Phone, a vintage-chic feature phone aimed at providing a digital-detox experience for Gen Z and millennial users. The phone, set to be available from July, is designed to meet core connectivity needs and promote sustainability by being durable and long-lasting. While some question the potential commodification of resistance to doomscrolling and consumerism, HMD assures that the Barbie phone is not exclusively for women and will pay tribute to Barbie's iconic style.