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Commodore's newest gadget is a flip phone that blocks social media and browsers
Commodore’s Callback 8020 is a phone “where the customer is not the product.”
TL;DR
- Commodore Corporation has released the Callback 8020, a new flip phone.
- The phone blocks web browsers and social media using patent-pending technology and DNS-level blocking.
- It runs on the Linux-based Sailfish OS and supports over 99% of Android apps through an compatibility layer.
- Design features include swappable covers, a stringed charm attachment, and an exterior screen resembling vintage Commodore calculators.
- Audio features include an 8-bit SID music player and an integrated FM radio.
- The phone emphasizes privacy, stating it does not collect personal data without consent or monetize user data.
- Prices range from $500 to $640, with a $640 Founders Edition featuring a 24K gold-plated button.
- Shipping is targeted for Q4.