Clamshell Phone

Edward Salazar

What is a Clamshell Phone?

A hinged cellphone that is more compact when closed. The cover "flips open" to reveal the screen, keypad, speaker and microphone. Also called a "clamshell phone," the flip phone is a basic cellphone without Internet access. A step up is the "feature phone," which may offer Internet access (see feature phone).

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