Why Gen Z thinks modern flip phones are a flop 🫠

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Flip phones in theory appeal to Gen Z consumers seeking a break from screen time. However, recent takes on modern flip phones cater to current needs, detracting from the nostalgia for simplicity. Christina Darby, explains how the return of the flip, has actually been a flop for Gen Z. ☎️🤳🫠Check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [Gen Z isn't feeling modern flip phones -- here's why](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmodern-flip-phones-arent-the-dumb-flip-phone-gen-z-is-nostalgic-for%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404291617%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/0100018f2b840c52-e440021f-2758-40df-ba24-090cef1c293f-000000/ygKq2tmUrCCo1o26YHl52wUYggs=371) Gen Z isn't answering the smartphone industry's call to make retro tech smart. [Gen Z Flip phone ](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fmodern-flip-phones-arent-the-dumb-flip-phone-gen-z-is-nostalgic-for%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404291617%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/0100018f2b840c52-e440021f-2758-40df-ba24-090cef1c293f-000000/hULlS1Lzm-o72x5LDZUh6lC8GHo=371) Since the iPhone debuted in 2007, smartphones have adopted the same -- some might even say -- boring -- slab design. 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