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Commodore Unveils $500 Flip Phone Blocking Social Media

6/19/2026

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Commodore Launches Detox Phone

Commodore announced the Commodore Callback flip phone that blocks social-media apps and browsers.
Pre-orders start June 30, 2026 with prices of $499 for the standard model, $549.99 for Starlight, and $640 for the gold-plated edition.
It runs Sailfish OS, a platform compatible with 99 percent of Android apps, while DNS blocking disables social media and browsers.
Early reactions were mixed, praising the digital-detox aim but criticizing the $500-plus price despite messaging app support.

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Simpson Revives Commodore

Christian Simpson bought the Commodore Corporation trademarks for a low-seven-figure sum, reviving the brand.
CEO Peri Fractic said Commodore is ready to enter its Y2K era as consumers seek simpler tech.
The company launched a licensing program permitting external manufacturers to produce Commodore-branded products.
Jolla CEO Sami Pienimäki said Commodore chose Sailfish OS for its privacy focus after evaluating platforms, planning shipments this winter that may extend into early 2027.

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Commodore Launches Detox Phone

Commodore announced the Commodore Callback flip phone that blocks social-media apps and browsers.
Pre-orders start June 30, 2026 with prices of $499 for the standard model, $549.99 for Starlight, and $640 for the gold-plated edition.
It runs Sailfish OS, a platform compatible with 99 percent of Android apps, while DNS blocking disables social media and browsers.
Early reactions were mixed, praising the digital-detox aim but criticizing the $500-plus price despite messaging app support.

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