Flip phones are making a comeback in 2024. Here's why

Flip phones are making a comeback in 2024: Would you give up your smartphone for a simpler device? These so-called dumb phones could be the secret to more happiness and less stress in the social media age.
For the second straight year, internet searches for flip phones are surging. Experts say many people are feeling burned out by social media and the constant connectivity that comes with iPhone and Android devices. Now, they're turning back the clock to an era when phones were only used for calls and text messages.
Many people who made the switch say they're now happier and less stressed because they aren't exposed to social media anymore. These people say undergoing a digital detox is exactly what they needed to get their lives back on track. However, some people say it would be hard to give up their smartphones because of all the bells and whistles, like GPS, streaming apps and music.
Would you consider ditching your smartphone for a flip phone? Comment below or text us at 704-329-3600.
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[@andyfloyd8583]

i have a flip that only my wife knows the number.

[@TheMasterdj7]

Yay the traditional WCNC music is back!

[@marywalker8807]

Why does it have to be a flip phone? I want a blackberry !!😊

[@alinabina]

I. Miss. My. Blackberry. 😢

[@Dark_velvet1696]

eh

[@Davidsavage8008]

I prefer both. 🎉

[@Jleed989]

That’s why I held on to all my bell bottom jeans

[@TemT8]

The no GPS would be my stopper. Unless they could add it and use voice.

[@Antepithesis]

the nokia 2720 flip has gps

[@TemT8]

@@Antepithesis will check that out, thanks!

[@mahkuntizitchy2083]

I think people want the old style phones mostly for security, less tracking, spying, location, etc. All that is negated by the fact there's a sim-card in it!

[@Ivan-fr7xc]

Cat s22 has gps (and android)

[@TemT8]

@@Ivan-fr7xc Is it still locked for only T-Mobile?

[@Jo3W3st]

No they're not

[@Dark_velvet1696]

Maybe if you do ur research and look it up on the Internet, you would know how many iPhone store companies are doing it..

[@mahejabeenfatima2128]

2024 is all about comebacks.

[@Missy-Missy1111]

I don't care about FB, X, Instagram, etc, but I use my phone for research, reading, etc. Therefore, I wouldn't like giving up my smartphone.

[@mahejabeenfatima2128]

Same here, i just wanna buy that phone for calls.

[@alinabina]

Same. I do a lot of reading and work on my phone

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

I will get a new one soon!

[@Jess-hh6lh]

Look up the cat flip phone

[@manvirdhillon4501]

Yes

[@desert-walker]

That’s only good for all the people who don’t care about the Internet, which is perfectly fine, but most people do all their banking and everything else on their phone. They’re not gonna use a dumb flip phone. I hate to say I’ve had Phone since the beginning the iPhone is the best.

[@Dark_velvet1696]

It’s very ignorant to say that before iPhones there were flip phones don’t get that wrongly.

[@crystaltomlinson7699]

I just bought a flip a few days ago, I thought about it for a long time and I was ready.