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Commodore launched the Callback, a $549.99 retro-themed flip phone designed to curb smartphone addiction. The device blocks social media, web browsers, and user tracking but still runs Android apps and has a built-in camera. It lacks a touchscreen and work apps, aiming to reduce doomscrolling.
The Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone runs a custom Sailfish OS build and supports 99% of Android apps through Linux. It blocks social apps, browsers, and work chat while keeping messaging, maps, music, and a 48MP Sony camera. Pre-orders open June 30 at $499.
Commodore announced the Call Back 8020 flip phone, which blocks social media and browsers at the system level using patent-pending technology. The phone supports maps and QR codes. Commodore's app store uses a whitelist, and sideloading of doomscrolling apps is prevented, with DNS-level blocking as a backup.
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