HMD has launched their all-new device called the Boring Phone. The name may sound ridiculous but it is really a phone that will bore you. In the era of smartphones where we are talking about graphic intense games and high-quality cameras, HMD decided to launch something different. The Boring Phone is made for us to take a break from social media, and chill with the classic snake game. Well, let’s talk about what the Boring Phone is all about below.
The Boring Phone is made in collaboration with Heineken and Bodega. The phone gives a retro vibe but the company managed to spice it up by giving the phone a transparent case. You can see all the pieces of internal hardware through the transparent case which will be loved by tech enthusiasts.
Specifications
The Boring Phone features a 2.8-inch QVGA display on the inside while there is a 1.77-inch display on the outside. It has 128MB of internal storage and also has MicroSD card support.
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The phone also has a 0.3-megapixel camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can use the Boring Phone for calling and texting via 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. There are basic apps for calling and texting and the iconic Snake game. The phone also supports FM radio, but do note that there is no internet browser. Talking about the battery life, the phone has a 1450mAh capacity that promises a standby time of one week.
The Heineken’s website suggests that it will be a limited edition phone with only 5,000 units being made. Moreover, it will not be sold but rather be available via giveaways. That said, HMD seems to be focusing more on its own branding than Nokia. The company is also expected to launch its new lineup of smartphones soon.
Conclusion
The Boring Phone is a unique device that might be a marketing stunt, but it also have a real use case. In this modern age of social media, there should be some time taken away from the internet and the Boring Phone offers a solution for this. The iconic Snake game and also the unique design make the Boring Phone an interesting device.
you can quit social media without buying another device. Just press, hold, uninstall. You’ll be free and find back much more time to do much more stuffs.
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