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HMD\u2019s Barbie-branded flip phone arrives a little too late to catch the Hot Foldable Summer wave, but it\u2019s definitely not short on charm. Preannounced at Mobile World Congress<\/a> earlier this year, the HMD Barbie Phone is now official and goes on sale for $129 in October. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Barbie phone is a true feature phone; no apps, just connectivity for calls and texts. HMD is pitching it as a device for a digital detox so you can \u201ctake a vacation from your smartphone.\u201d That\u2019s fine since you probably wouldn\u2019t want to do much more on its small 2.8-inch inner screen, but bear in mind that typing out T9 texts is worse than you remember<\/a>. There\u2019s a 5-megapixel camera with a built-in flash, which, as HMD points out, is perfect for that early digital camera look that\u2019s so hot right now<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The phone itself may be basic, but the vibe is not. The Barbie Phone comes with extra theme-appropriate battery covers, a beaded wrist strap, and stick-on gems to customize the look. Even the classic Snake game gets a Barbie treatment. I love a gadget that goes all in on a concept, and this one goes hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n