A new retro Barbie flip phone aims to take smartphone-addicted teens back to simpler times

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The pink Barbie phone laid out next to its box, a charging cable, stickers, replaceable phone covers, and a beaded lanyard.
The new Barbie phone with no access to social media has already been launched in the UK and will be available soon in the US.

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Could a dumb phone that's also a vape help break my iPhone addiction? I tried the Swype vape phone that's going viral.

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The Swype vape with a touch screen
The Swype vape also has a touchscreen. Is this the future?

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This 'dumb' phone is getting more like an iPhone. It'll cost as much as one, too.

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Someone holding a Light Phone 3, with options on the screen for phone, alarm, directions, music, notes, and hotspot.
The Light Phone 3 is set to begin shipping in January 2025.

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I love staring at my phone. So why are some tech companies trying to stop me?

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A heart eyes emoji looking at a phone
I'm not looking for an iPhone replacement. I love my phone — so much.

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I barely lasted one week after trading my iPhone for a 'dumb' phone

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Jordan Hart holding the Light Phone 2
The Light Phone 2 was an adjustment after years of using my smartphone for everything.

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Miss out on the limited-edition Kendrick Lamar 'dumb' phone? Don't worry — you can get a very similar model for $299

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Light Phone 2
The Light Phone 2 is pared-down phone, and pgLang collaborated with Light to produce its own version.

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Kendrick Lamar's company just dropped a limited-edition 'dumb' phone. It's already sold out.

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Light Phone 2
Kendrick Lamar's creative agency collaborated with a tech company to produce a new phone.

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