The Commodore Callback 8020 Is a Digital Detox Phone That Isn’t Dumb
Key takeaways
- The Commodore Callback 8020 is not the first Commodore-branded phone (that would be the Pet from 2015), but it’s the first to feel unique and interesting.
- What it can't run are distracting apps that pull you away from life, so no social media, no browsers, and no email, and definitely no Slack.
- The Commodore Callback 8020 in the transparent Starlight Edition.
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Courtesy of Commodore Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Commodore, the iconic computer brand of the 1980s, is once again back for your attention—slapping its name on the hottest trend: digital detox.
After a brand reboot (again) and the faithful recreation of the original Commodore 64 personal computer (again), the company's next product is a smartphone with the everyday essentials, but without the apps most adept at hogging your attention.
The Commodore Callback 8020 is not the first Commodore-branded phone (that would be the Pet from 2015), but it’s the first to feel unique and interesting. It might look like a dumb Nokia phone from yesteryear, but this flippy gadget has access to modern-day Android apps because it runs the Linux-based Sailfish OS from the Finnish company Jolla. The Callback’s front screen shows the date, time, and battery status, but no notifications. Flip it open, and you're greeted with a custom interface that can run apps like Uber, WhatsApp, and Spotify.