Are Foldable Phones the Future of Mobile?

CNET went to South Korea to find out.CNET went to South Korea to find out. [CNET]( Insider [August 24, 2023](#?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a&utm_email=9ec2e0353644c03ce56099bfb161a49d1f8a5a22f0d884f0cd961b89d205d529&utm_campaign_id=7570902&utm_email_id=27e10c2cd62261892a29a95961ef9cfe4c4e2cad1da4557c272c445cc80037ac&utm_newsletter_id=71558&medium=email&source=iterable) [Foldable Phones Are Just Getting Started]( Most of you already know that I think [foldable phones]( are the future of mobile technology. Could it be that trends in phones, like in fashion, are cyclical? It wasn't too long ago that flip phones were the biggest "it" accessory, right up there with Britney Spears–inspired baby tees and choker necklaces. It just so happens that everything from the '90s is popular once again — including chokers — so flip phones should make a comeback too, right? And sure enough, here they are. Thankfully, modern flip phones are far more capable than your late-'90s Motorolas. Today's iterations come in many different sizes and styles, with [dual screens]( you can use to run apps and to go online. There are some that fold out into a larger, tablet-size screen and others that turn a traditionally sized smartphone into a smaller device that fits in your pocket. I find them appealing because they feel truly innovative. Manufacturers are creating a completely new product by reinventing a classic design, and it feels like a breath of fresh air in a segment that's gotten stale and boring. But is this just me, or do other people feel this way, too? CNET's Lisa Eadicicco flew to South Korea to find out if [foldable phones are the future](. Spoiler alert: They are. So pull on your baggy jeans, pick out your baby tee of choice and don't forget to put on your favorite choker — flip phones are back. You can read all about South Korea's foldable-phone craze, plus check out more news and reviews, in today's newsletter. — Sarah Lord, writer INSIDER ESSENTIALS display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2069px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; [Are Foldables the Future of Phones? I Traveled to Korea to Find Out]( [Are Foldables the Future of Phones? I Traveled to Korea to Find Out]( [Smartphone makers are betting foldables are the next big thing. But in Seoul, they already are.]( [See this]( [USB-C Might Finally Come to the iPhone: Why It's Exciting]( [USB-C Might Finally Come to the iPhone: Why It's Exciting]( [See this]( [PlayStation Portal Hands-On: I Played Sony's New PS5 Handheld]( [PlayStation Portal Hands-On: I Played Sony's New PS5 Handheld]( [See this]( [HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Still Comfy]( [HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Still Comfy]( [See this]( [Qualcomm Readies Chips to Execute Its Mobile Gaming Vision]( [Qualcomm Readies Chips to Execute Its Mobile Gaming Vision]( [See this]( [U-Turn Orbit Turntables Get a Makeover]( [U-Turn Orbit Turntables Get a Makeover]( [See this]( [Why Your Glasses Get Foggy and How to Stop It]( [Why Your Glasses Get Foggy and How to Stop It]( [See this]( CNET RECOMMENDS [Deal of the Day: This Powerful 112-Watt Charger Is Down to $28 Today Only (Save $65)]( This 112-watt foldable Insignia wall charger boasts two USB-C ports and one USB-A, so you can boost the battery on all of your devices. [Save Up to 38% on a New Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Today Only]( You can now save up to $419 on a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with two storage options in play. [Beats' New Studio Pro Headphones Are Already $100 Off at Amazon]( Plus, big savings on tons of other top-rated Beats headphones and earbuds. display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2019px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; Trouble viewing this email? [View online](. This newsletter is a service of [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center.]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy]( © 2023 CNET, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. CNET [235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.](#)