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Commodore Callback 8020: Flip phone without browser, social networks, and 5G (www.heise.de)
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The manufacturer explicitly positions the device as a response to constant availability and what it considers problematic mechanisms of modern smartphone platforms. In conversation with heise, Commodore CEO Peri Fractic describes the Callback 8020 as a “not stupid dumbphone” for people who want to spend less time scrolling and more time in the real world. It is envisioned as a secondary device for staying reachable without being constantly exposed to the temptations of a smartphone with its notifications, apps, and games. The decision was influenced by his young daughter and his own behavior: “I was addicted to my smartphone,” says Prei Fractic.

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[–] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Somebody has bought all Commodore's intellectual property and the company's name is "Commodore International Corporation." So I'd say it's pretty much safe to say that Commodore is selling it. 🤷

[–] KingKong33@lemmy.ml 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

That's like me murdering you and wearing your skin, and when people say "that's not Mihies" someone replies "of course it is, it's got his face and everything!"

[–] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Awesome, I'm alive while dead then :) But seriously, how do you call the company that is named Commodore then? Is it exact same company? No. Is it a successor? Um, yes. Is it named Commodore? Yes.

[–] KingKong33@lemmy.ml 1 points 14 hours ago

Nu Commodore? Commodore 2.0? The Commodore meat-puppet?

[–] Zwuzelmaus@feddit.org 1 points 17 hours ago

You are right from a certain point of view. But a different point of view is more helpful to understand the issue here.