The Spanish brand SPC has announced the availability of WILD, its mobile device without internet connection, designed to encourage users’ digital disconnection, which integrates intelligent Smart Help functions, a battery with autonomy for 10 days and a retro design inspired by the 2000s, for 69.90 euros (approximately US$75).
According to data reflected in the ‘Generation SPCial Study on digital disconnection habits of young Spaniards’, presented by the Spanish technology company in July of this year, more than half of Spaniards They have in mind doing a digital detox to maintain a “healthier” relationship with technology.
In fact, 12.7 percent of those surveyed say they have permanently left social media aside, with the goal of achieving a “more balanced” lifestyle.
In response to this disconnection trend, SPC has launched its new SPC WILD mobile device, a ‘dumbphone’ or ‘dumb’ phone that lacks internet access to favor the needs of users who want to disconnect digitally but who, at the same time, want to maintain contact with their environment through calls and SMS or MMS messages.
In this sense, as the company has pointed out in a statement, the SPC WILD supports storing up to 500 contacts in the phonebook. In addition, it has 4G technology, which ensures high quality voice calls, with clear sound and fewer interruptions in conversations. This is because it offers greater coverage and reliability for a stronger call signal.
The new ‘dumbphone’ has a clamshell format with a physical keyboard and a screen on the cover to view message notifications and incoming calls. As specified by the manufacturer, the device can be configured to pick up or hang up calls by opening and closing the cover.
The external screen has a size of 1.77 inches, with a QQVGA resolution of 160 x 128 pixels. For its part, the interior screen reaches 2.8 inches, and has a QVGA resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. All this makes it a manageable device, weighing 118.5 grams.
Regarding the battery, it has a capacity of 1,600 mAh and offers long-lasting autonomy. With this, SPC has indicated that, With an average use of one hour of daily calls, it will only need to be charged a total of three times a month, via a USB-C connection cable.
Intelligent help functions
On the other hand, the SPC WILD also has intelligent help functions with Smart Help. Specifically, it offers assistance with Remote Setup, Smart Notifications, and Smart Doorbell features.
Following this line, it also integrates an SOS button located on the back of the mobile that, when held down for three seconds, makes three rounds of automatic calls to five predetermined emergency contacts.
In this way, SPC has indicated that this new device, in addition to being focused on digital detoxification, It is also useful for older people who have never used a smartphone, as well as for younger users who need a first connection device..
Back to the 2000s
As pointed out by SPC, the new WILD has a minimalist aesthetic of curved and soft lines “typical of the modernity and sophistication of electronic devices of the 2000s,” which is complemented by the striking green and pink colors of the casing.
However, it is a device that also “returns to the beginning of this century” thanks to its multiple contents. Specifically, this is due to its catalog of integrated classic games, among which are titles such as the well-known Snake.
Besides, It also has a 2MP rear camera with flash, supports a dual nano SIM card, and includes Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity and a 3.5 mm jack port to connect headphones.. In addition, it allows you to set up to eight quick memories and has a flashlight, alarm, radio and configuration in several languages.
The new SPC WILD ‘dumbphone’ is now available for all users looking for digital disconnection, as well as for older people or children, for 69.90 euros, in pink, green and black.