The cover "flips open" to reveal the screen, keypad, speaker and microphone. Also called a "clamshell phone," the flip phone is a basic cellphone without Internet access. A step up is the "feature ...

Kyocera didn't do much to differentiate the XD's lock screen experience ... Kyocera kicked off CES with two new phones for AT&T. The DuraXE is a rugged flip and the DuraForce XD is a rugged ...

You might see an icon with “5G” and another with vertical bars showing the strength of your internet connection. Those symbols don’t mean what you think they do. If your phone shows “5G,” you’re not ...

Google might put an AI button on the lock screen. It's not clear what it'll do, but it could be related to its Gemini AI.

Currently, the only way to access Gemini through the lock screen is by saying the "Hey Google" hotword. Admittedly, this is ...

I was told the extended battery ( which adds thickness to the phone ) will double battery life. But....it's $60. If Kyocera fixed this ... Small, lightweight, flip design. Great price for a ...

Developing a seamless interface experience, maximizing surface area for functionality, and maintaining the same nostalgic flip phone aesthetic while making use of familiar smartphone features isn ...

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Even when there’s almost nothing on it, the smartphone is hard to ignore. I long pondered switching to a flip phone, but I always found an excuse to stay. Ultimately it was two of my students ...

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 ...

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