HMD introduces the HMD Barbie Phone, a flip-style mobile phone solely dedicated to calls and texts, with no internet connection or app functionalities as previously announced. The collaboration between HMD and Mattel, the owner of the Barbie franchise, results in a pink phone with a front mirror, packaged with a wrist strap in the form of a bracelet and stickers for customized designs. By eliminating internet features, the Barbie Phone offers an option for those seeking a Social Detox, distancing themselves from smartphones, with soothing alert sounds.
Other hardware specifications include:
– Front camera with 0.3MP resolution for users preferring Y2K-style low-resolution images, equipped with flash
– 128MB ROM, 64MB RAM, expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD
– T107 CPU, S30+ operating system
– Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
– USB-C charging, 1450mAh battery
– Weighs 123.5 grams
Priced at £99 in the UK, the Barbie Phone will soon be available in the US.
Source: HMD
TLDR: HMD launches the HMD Barbie Phone, a simplistic mobile device for calls and texts with no internet capabilities, perfect for those seeking a break from smartphones.
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