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Commodore's New Flip Phone Focuses on 'Digital Detox' and Blocks Social Media Apps

CNET · Jun 16, 2026, 9:45 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The retro phone has a physical T9 texting button layout, the ability to run most Android-based apps and a social media blacklist.

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Commodore's New Flip Phone Focuses on 'Digital Detox' and Blocks Social Media Apps

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