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From the time you open your eyes in the morning till you go to sleep at night, do you also keep scrolling through reels and memes on your phone screen for no reason? If yes, don’t worry, you are not alone. Today’s young generation is struggling badly with this dangerous addiction of ‘Doomscrolling’ i.e. social media. In this world of digital screens, people are losing their peace and precious time. But just think, can there be such a phone which will not let you fall into the trap of social media addiction even if you want to? Commodore, the legendary brand that ruled the computer world in the 80s and 90s, is now going to take exactly such a revolutionary step. The company is introducing a unique flip phone, which will free you from the distraction of reels and notifications. Let us know about this unique gadget which is creating a stir in the tech world. The legacy of Commodore 64 is now in the form of a smartphone. Commodore, the company that made the world crazy with its iconic ‘Commodore 64’ computer in the 80s and 90s, is now making a comeback in the smartphone market with a new vision. The name of the new flip phone that the company is bringing is Commodore Callback 8020. This phone has been specially designed keeping in mind those people who want to simplify their hectic digital life and want to live peacefully without any unnecessary distraction. Nowadays, the craze of ‘Dumb Phones’ is increasing rapidly among the youth and this device will fulfill this need. You will not be able to watch reels even if you want, apps will be blocked at system level. The biggest feature of Commodore Callback 8020 is that it will not let you use social media even if you want. The company has made many stringent security and blocking arrangements in it: System level blocking: In this phone, all social media apps like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and open web browsers have been completely blocked at the system level. Solid Security Patent: The company claims that they have developed a special patented technology, due to which no user will be able to install these banned apps from outside (through third party APK) even if they want to. DNS level blocking: Even if a big tech expert cleverly installs a social media app, the phone’s advanced ‘DNS blocking’ system will not allow the app’s servers to function. That means it will be completely impossible to watch the reel. Dome LED Notification: The phone has a unique Dome LED light notification system, which will give you important alerts without turning on the screen. This phone supports all SIM cards around the world. OS based on Linux, WhatsApp and Google Maps will run. This is not a common old keypad phone, but it has all the important and useful features needed in today’s times. Useful apps will remain running: This flip phone has ‘Sailfish OS’, which is a secure operating system working on Linux. According to the company, 99% of essential Android apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Spotify and Google Maps will run completely smoothly on it, so that your connectivity is not affected. 90s Games and Premium Audio: For gaming lovers, it comes pre-installed with vintage and retro games from the Commodore 64 era. For music lovers, it has an 8-bit SID music player, FM radio, 3.5mm headphone jack and a premium DAC, which will give excellent sound quality. The special thing is that premium earphones will also be available with the box. In terms of looks, retro calculator-like screen and powerful specifications, this phone is a great fusion of old and new era. Retro Look Display: A small secondary screen is provided on the exterior of the phone, which is reminiscent of the famous Commodore calculators of the 1970s. There will also be an option of changeable covers to change its looks. Display and Storage: This device has a 3.25 inch main display (480 x 640 pixels) on the inside and 1.77 inch external display on the outside. For performance, it will have 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which can be further expanded with the help of micro SD card. Price and when will it be launched? According to Christian Perry Phraktic Simpson, who acquired the Commodore brand in the year 2025, this unique flip phone of Commodore will start being available in the market in the fourth quarter of 2026 (between October and December). Talking about the price, depending on its different variants, its price will be between 500 dollars to 640 dollars, which according to Indian currency comes to around Rs 47,460. This can be a great premium option for those looking for a digital detox.