The best since they were cut smartphones? Last sign that almost anyone can make an Android smartphone, a Japanese toaster maker called Balmuda has unveiled a new, purposefully curved phone that costs around $ 918.
9to5Google reports that the Balmuda phone runs a customized version of Android 11, defined by a sketchy monochrome design that would have looked like home on an iPhone 4. However, the device offers access to Google Play services, which means that buyers should still be able to easily access the most popular Android software.
But the main draw of the Bermuda phone is its unique physical design, which the company says doesn’t include a single straight line. This is supposed to make it more ergonomic than other more tile-shaped smartphones. It also lends itself to the somewhat anachronistic vibe of the phone because, as 9to5Mac points out, it looks a lot like the Palm Pre, released in 2009.
The Bermuda phone is more contemporary in other ways. It has a Snapdragon 765 processor, 6 GB of memory, and 128 GB of storage; a 48-megapixel rearview camera, fingerprint sensor, and IP44 waterproof and dust-proof rating; and USB-C connectivity, wireless charging, and NFC support. All the hardware sits behind a 4.8-inch 1080p display with a cropped front-facing camera.
Bermuda will accept reservations for its namesake smartphone starting November 17, 9to5Mac reports, with general availability starting November 24 priced at around $ 918 (104,800 yen). The Bermuda phone is sold through SoftBank or as an unlocked device that can be used on other networks. However, it is not known if the phone will be available outside of Japan.
