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Christian Simpson, who bought the remains of early PC company Commodore in 2025, is preparing to ship a retro-styled flip phone called the Callback 8020, starting at $499.
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Who
Christian Simpson (also known as Peri Fractic), Commodore
What
Christian Simpson, who bought the remains of early PC company Commodore in 2025, is preparing to ship a retro-styled flip phone called the Callback 8020, starting at $499.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT · 1h 49m ago
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Why
Simpson developed the Callback 8020 to offer consumers a phone that caters to gadget nostalgia and addresses the modern problem of excessive smartphone use by blocking social media and web browsers.
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Commodore is launching a new flip phone that aims to balance essential features with a curated digital experience, potentially appealing to a growing market seeking to reduce screen time and revive Y2K nostalgia in consumer technology.
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