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Commodore gets into the phone biz with Sailfish-powered retro 'Callback'

Commodore’s Callback 8020 is a Sailfish OS-powered flip phone targeting digital detox users. It runs 99% of Android apps but blocks social media and browsers by default. The device features a retro design, T9 keyboard, and Commodore 64 games. Pricing starts at $499.

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  1. Commodore Callback 8020: A flip phone blocking social media, browsers by default

    Commodore’s Callback 8020 is a Sailfish OS-powered flip phone targeting digital detox users. It runs 99% of Android apps but blocks social media and browsers by default. The device features a retro design, T9 keyboard, and Commodore 64 games. Pricing starts at $499.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Callback 8020 is a 4G flip phone with a keypad-first design, a 3.25-inch screen, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a microSD slot.
    • It supports dual-SIM cards, has a removable battery, and includes a 48-megapixel Sony rear camera.
    • The phone runs Sailfish OS and blocks social media, email, and browsers by default while supporting 99% of Android apps.
    • The device features retro styling, a T9 keyboard, and preinstalled Commodore 64 games.
    • Pricing starts at $499 across five colorways.
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  2. Commodore Callback 8020: A $499 flip phone blocking social media and browsers

    Commodore has launched the Callback 8020, a Sailfish OS-powered flip phone designed as a digital detox tool. It blocks social media and browsers by default while running 99% of Android apps. The device features retro styling, a T9 keyboard, and Commodore 64 games preinstalled. Pricing starts at $499 in five colorways.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Commodore Callback 8020 is a flip phone running Sailfish OS with a focus on blocking social media and browsers at the system level.
    • The device runs 99% of Android apps and is marketed as a 'not dumb dumbphone'—more capable than a basic feature phone but stripped of distractions.
    • The Callback 8020 starts at $499 and will be available in five retro colorways, including transparent case options.
    • The phone includes Commodore 64 games preinstalled and supports wired headphones, reinforcing its retro aesthetic.
    • Commodore positions the Callback 8020 as a tool to combat 'doom-scrolling' and digital overload, emphasizing a distraction-free experience.
    • The device retains core smartphone functionality, such as WhatsApp support, while blocking social media platforms entirely.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Callback 8020 may include an audiophile-grade DAC for improved audio quality, though this has not been confirmed by Commodore.
    • Early reports suggest the phone could theoretically replace a regular smartphone for users seeking a minimalist experience, but performance benchmarks are pending.
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