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Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Technology
Natalie Fear

The Barbie flip phone sounds like Gen Z's dream

Barbie.

Y2K babies listen up, phone manufacturer HMD is teaming up with Mattel to create a real-life Barbie flip phone. The home of Nokia smartphones is planning to launch the retro phone this summer alongside a collection of new products including an exclusive HMD smartphone and a Nokia branded feature phone. 

While Gen Z has certainly shown an infatuation for Y2K tech, the Barbie-branded flip phone turns the nostalgia up a notch. We've seen our fair share of smart flip phones recently but with an increased interest in digital detoxes, what better way to unplug than with a Barbie-themed flip phone for that authentic retro experience? 

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