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Commodore launches the Callback 8020, a Y2K-inspired minimalist flip phone designed for digital detox with system-level blocking of social apps, running SailOS on modest hardware (MediaTek Helio G81, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage) and supporting WhatsApp/SMS (but not Slack/Discord); it’s priced at $399 (down from $499), with pre-orders starting June 30 and shipments expected by year-end, targeting Gen Z and minimalist tech enthusiasts.
Commodore has reduced the starting price of its privacy-focused retro flip phone, the Callback 8020, from $500 to $399 for four color variants. The Founders Edition remains $640. To achieve the lower price, baseline models will exclude Hi-Def IEM earphones and will ship with a secondhand memory chip, though earphone and memory upgrades will be available, and all models retain a one-year warranty. Preorders begin June 30, 2026.
Time Extension's Retro Recap this week rounds up classic-gaming news: Earthbound Beginnings Remake has been released as a patch after nineteen-ish years; a review spotlights the Super Pocket Rare Edition including Banjo-Kazooie; Commodore unveils the Callback 8020 flip phone with nostalgic Y2K vibes; Stewart Copeland confirms he’s not involved with Spyro: A Realm Beyond; the Densha De Go tribute faces AI backlash and potential halt; Time Extension seeks a UK News Editor; a Sonic the Comic retrospective is featured; and Bitmap Bureau marks 10 years with an interview and new physical releases.
Commodore unveils the Callback, a minimalist flip phone that blocks social media and browsers while delivering essential apps and a Commodore 64 emulator, signaling a nostalgia-driven, distraction-free device aimed at Gen Z.
Commodore is releasing the Callback 8020 flip phone at $499, insisting it’s a ground-up, bespoke device built with new tooling and a custom PCB for 2026, featuring a 48MP camera, high-end audio DACs, a 200,000‑opening hinge, dome LEDs, and a Sailfish OS-based Linux system; the company argues that small production runs and lack of carrier subsidies justify the price and markets it as a 'digital detox' between a dumb phone and a smartphone, despite skeptical consumer reactions in a poll.
Commodore returns to phones with the Callback 8020, a privacy-focused flip phone running Linux-based Sailfish OS instead of Android. It offers broad Android app support (over 99%), with WhatsApp preinstalled and support for Signal, Telegram, and WeChat, plus an iMessage bridge. Specs include a MediaTek Helio G81, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, a 3.25-inch main display and a 1.77-inch outer screen, 48MP camera, removable 1550mAh battery, dual-SIM 4G, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Pricing starts at $499, up to $640 for Founder’s Edition, with shipments planned for this winter.
The revived Commodore unveils the Callback 8020, a Linux-based flip phone running Sailfish OS with Android app compatibility, featuring replaceable batteries, a 48MP camera, a Cirrus Logic DAC, and C64 game emulation, bundled Commodore headphones, and SID ringtones; priced at $499, it excludes web browsing and social media from its app store, aiming at a niche, premium retro-tech audience rather than mass-market appeal.
Commodore unveils the Callback 8020, a $499 flip phone running Sailfish OS that can run most Android apps but blocks social media, Gmail, and browsers via built-in restrictions and DNS filtering, marketed as a nights-and-weekends detox device; it features a 3.25-inch display, removable battery, 4G, and preorders begin June 30 with winter shipping.
Commodore debuts the Callback 8020, a retro-flip smartphone running Sailfish OS that blocks social media, browsers, and email to minimize distractions while still supporting essential apps (Uber, Spotify, WhatsApp) via its Commodore Store and AI‑vetted sideloads; it features a removable battery, DAC, FM radio, 48‑MP camera, T9 texting, and a retro camcorder mode, with OpenBubbles to access Apple Messages and preorders starting June 30 for prices from $500 to $640 across several editions.
Commodore is reviving its brand with the Callback 8020, a $499 flip phone running Sailfish OS designed to curb phone use by blocking social media and browsers, using an app-allowlist with AI/human review and sideloading; it features retro hardware (3.25-inch display, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage), a 48 MP camera, headphone jack, and FM radio, and comes in beige/white/silver, plus a translucent blue $549.99 and a gold Founders Edition $640, with shipping expected by year-end.
Commodore re-enters hardware with the Call Back 8020 flip phone that blocks social media and browsers at the system level via whitelisting and DNS blocking, while still supporting maps, QR codes, and many Android apps through Sailfish OS; it features swappable faceplates, retro design cues, an 8-bit SID music player, and a price range of $500–$640 with Q4 shipping, as the brand positions itself around a "customer is not the product" ethos.
Commodore issued a firmware update for the C64 Ultimate FPGA and explained it will not support or allow third-party patches, to protect hardware, warranties, and support costs. The update adds USB mouse support, improves the BASIC editor, and introduces a music-detect mode; Commodore says firmware built for non-official boards could cause issues and will be blocked or restricted, though the company is evaluating paths that balance user freedom with protection and is inviting feedback.
A decades-old RPG project for the Commodore 64 is being revived by its creator, who has well-documented the project with handwritten notes and printed instructions. The project was inspired by Ultima IV and Telengard, and features line-of-sight mechanics. The creator plans to complete the build by aggregating all of the commented source code and doing quarterly sprints. This project serves as an example of the importance of thoroughly commenting one's code to avoid difficulties when revisiting projects later.