Commodore’s newest gadget is a flip phone that blocks social media and browsers
Summary
Commodore is releasing a new flip phone called the Callback 8020 that blocks access to social media apps and web browsers while still allowing some Internet uses like maps and messaging. The phone runs on Sailfish OS, supports most Android apps, and includes features to reduce distractions such as an LED message light and swappable covers.Key Facts
- Commodore brand was acquired by Christian Simpson in 2025, who paid in the low seven figures.
- The Callback 8020 is a flip phone styled in “BASIC Beige” and inspired by retro designs.
- The phone blocks social media apps and browsers at the system level using special patent-pending technology.
- It allows other Internet apps and functions, like maps, QR codes, WhatsApp, Signal, and Spotify.
- Social media apps cannot be installed or sideloaded, with additional blocks at the network (DNS) level.
- The phone runs Sailfish OS, a Linux-based system with an Android app compatibility layer.
- It includes retro-style features such as swappable covers, a red-tinted calculator-style exterior screen, and a domed LED message light.
- Commodore plans to consult users about blocking other internet forums beyond social media.
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