New $499 Flip Phone Promises Social Media Detox While Retaining Essential Apps
A new flip phone branded with the Commodore name is entering the market with a $499 price tag. The device is marketed as a tool for digital minimalism, specifically designed to block social media platforms and web browsers. However, the phone still includes support for several modern applications, including WhatsApp, Maps, Uber, and Telegram. The high cost of the device has sparked debate regarding its value proposition, as critics point out that similar functionality can be achieved on standard smartphones by simply removing apps or using budget-friendly devices. The phone features a retro-inspired design, including a translucent shell and an external display.
... just buy an old flip flop if you want a phone without internet ?
Hear me out. You could also buy a $100 phone that has smart features for when you need them and NOT download social media.
That was the moment the "new" Commodore went the old paper shredder route. Really disappointing. And this guys reasoning is just plan moronic. Internet/Social detox by using a limited device for "friction"? Thats like fighting obesity by making a fridge with a really hard to open
My phone doesn’t block InstaTikTokTwitterFace, but my brain does
It doesn't "block" diddly, it's simply "incapable of"
all i want it that communicator badge they had in star trek tap my chest, tell it to 'call steve' and start talking no screen, no apps, no keys
Smart phones do that too. You just have to not download the app.
I'd save more money by flashing a custom rom onto a budget android and removing the ability to easily install apps (no google play).
Imagine paying 500 dollars for 20 year old technology when you can buy a Samsung A30s smartphone for 50 dollars.
People don't know how to remove an app from smartphone or what?