Don't throw away your old flip phone – do this instead

There's plenty you can do with an old flip phone instead of retiring it.

By Alec Hively Nov. 8, 2026 3:15 pm EST zepp1969/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

So, you are doing a bit of seasonal cleaning, and you came across the dreaded electronics drawer.  One minute you are blissfully tidying up your office, the next you are confronted with a mountainous trove of old gadgets. But don't worry, holding onto an old flip phone is not a surefire sign that you belong on the next episode of "Hoarders."