Commodore, the resurrection of the brand passes through phones

The company’s new project is called Callback 8020 and is a flip phone offered at a starting price of $499. From a purely hardware point of view, the device does not seek competition with the modern top of the range, integrating a 3.25-inch internal screen, a MediaTek Helio G81 processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of internal memory. The technical data sheet includes features that are now obsolete in contemporary telephony, such as the audio jack for earphones and an integrated antenna for FM radio.

The peculiarity of the terminal lies in the management of the software, entrusted to a customized version of the Sailfish OS operating system. The device is designed to exclude access to web browsers and servers of major social networks, positioning itself halfway between old mobile phones and modern smart devices. The company intends to implement a selection system based on artificial intelligence and human reviewers to allow the installation of essential utilities or music streaming services, but excluding applications related to work productivity or corporate messaging.

Designed primarily as a second phone for the weekend, the Callback 8020 replaces invasive notifications with a visual notification system made up of five colored LEDs, while the external screen simply shows the time, date and battery status. In addition to the basic version in the classic gray and beige colors, the range includes a transparent variant inspired by Y2K fashion and a limited special edition. The distribution of the first models is planned for the end of the current year.