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tech11 days ago•58 min saved

Trump Mobile’s origins trace back to a boxing star and an MVNO pitch

Trump Mobile didn’t originate with the president; executives say Liberty Mobile pitched the idea, echoing Liberty’s earlier Canelo Álvarez project. Canelo Mobile, launched in 2020, was an MVNO using budget hardware (Hotpepper) and boxer-branded apps, tied to Liberty Mobile. Trump Mobile later pushed for its own hardware in Miami to differentiate, but remains an MVNO-focused business with premium pricing and questions about value. The piece traces how branding, partnerships, and hardware ambitions shaped both ventures.

via The Verge|

#canelo-alvarez #liberty-mobile #mvno

technology16 days ago•17 min saved

Trump T1 Phone final design debuts with revised specs and pricing

Trump Mobile has unveiled a final design for the Trump T1 Phone after earlier ads showed a different look; the new specs reportedly include a Snapdragon 7-series processor, 512GB storage, microSD expansion, dual 50MP cameras (front and main) plus ultrawide and telephoto lenses, and the launch price is expected to range from $500 to $1,000—not the $499 listed previously. Early deposits will still be honored at $499, and the final design removes the oversized 'T1' logo, though the company notes the advertised specs were inaccurate and the phone was not Made in USA as first claimed.

via Notebookcheck|

#pricing #smartphone #specifications

technology17 days ago•8 min saved

Trump Mobile's T1 Phone Emerges in Video Demo with Updated Specs and Price Hike Hints

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone surfaces in a video call with a 6.8-inch waterfall display, a revised vertical rear camera array, 512GB storage, and a 50MP front camera. Pre-orders reportedly reached hundreds of thousands at a $100 deposit, and officials hinted the price will stay under $1,000, but the live demo shows newer specs than the site’s old listings, while lawmakers question FTC oversight over pre-order revenue and launch timelines.

via PhoneArena|

#pre-orders #price #specifications

technology18 days ago•23 min saved

Trump Mobile’s T1 shifts design and price, dropping US-made build promise

The Verge reports Trump Mobile’s first smartphone, the T1, is still coming this year, but its design and manufacture have moved away from the earlier US-made promise: final assembly will take place in Miami, the camera array has been redesigned, and prices could rise from the $499 introductory price for early depositors to as high as $999 for later buyers.

via Engadget|

#manufacturing #pricing #smartphones

technology19 days ago•5 min saved

Trump Mobile's T1 Gets a Fresh Look, Higher Price, and No USA-Made Claim

The Verge showed a new model of Trump Mobile's T1 phone with a redesigned camera layout and a waterfall-edge display, upgraded internals (Snapdragon 7-series, 512GB storage), and a price still under $1,000. The company has dropped the original claim that the device would be made in the USA, noting final assembly in Florida under a “favored nation” arrangement. A $100 deposit can lock in a $499 price for some buyers, but the final price for new buyers remains unclear, with a March release window discussed.

via CNET|

#manufacturing #smartphones #t1-phone

technology19 days ago•6 min saved

Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone nears launch after redesign and delays

The Verge reports that Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone appears real-ish after a redesign: executives showed a prototype in a video call, with a larger 6.78-inch waterfall display, Snapdragon 7 series, 5,000 mAh battery, 512GB storage plus up to 1TB microSD, and 50MP cameras. Pricing has shifted to an early $499 'introductory' price for deposits, with later buyers paying less than $1,000. The device is about six months late, awaiting T-Mobile certification after FCC clearance; final US assembly remains a goal, not a done deal, with a relaunch and final specs/images promised in coming weeks.

via theverge.com|

#fcc-certification #launch-delays #t1-phone

technology26 days ago•4 min saved

Trump Mobile's T1 Ultra: One reply, then radio silence

After months of outreach about Trump Mobile and its upcoming T1 Ultra, Verge reporter Dominic Preston finally received a brief reply from exec Don Hendrickson, then was repeatedly ignored, underscoring murky leadership details and possible links to Liberty Mobile Wireless.

via The Verge|

#don-hendrickson #ghosting #liberty-mobile-wireless

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Mobile's Gold Smartphone Launch Delayed Amid Ongoing Search

Trump Mobile's highly anticipated gold T1 smartphone, promised last year and initially touted as American-made, remains unreleased amid delays and shifting manufacturing claims, while the company continues to sell wireless service and refurbished phones.

via ABC News|

#business #ces #delayed-release

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Trump Mobile Delays Launch of Gold Smartphone Amid Government Shutdown

Trump Mobile, a smartphone service launched by the Trump Organization, is delaying the shipment of its gold-colored T1 Mobile phones until the end of January due to the recent U.S. government shutdown, with initial plans to ship by the end of the year.

via CBS News|

#american-made #business #smartphone-delay

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Mobile's Gold Smartphone Launch Delayed Again Amid Government Shutdown

Trump Mobile has delayed the launch of its gold-colored T1 smartphone, blaming the US government shutdown for disrupting shipments and regulatory processes. Originally scheduled for release in late 2023, the device's delivery has been pushed to January 2024, amid ongoing operational challenges and changes in marketing claims about US manufacturing. The company operates as a virtual network using existing carriers and has faced criticism over its supply chain and production claims.

via Fortune|

#business #government-shutdown #smartphone-delay

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump Mobile's Gold Smartphone Launch Delayed Again Amid Government Shutdown

Trump Mobile, launched by Donald Trump's family business, has delayed the release of its $499 gold smartphone due to shipment disruptions caused by the government shutdown, highlighting ongoing efforts to monetize Trump's political brand through various products amid questions of conflicts of interest.

via The Guardian|

#business #political-branding #smartphone-delay

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Mobile Faces Scrutiny Over Refurbished Phone Sales

The ownership of Trump Mobile remains unclear, with the company licensed by The Trump Organization but operated by T1 Mobile LLC, whose ownership and management details are largely unknown, and linked to attorney Stuart Kaplan. The Trump Organization owns the trademarks used by Trump Mobile but does not seem directly involved in its day-to-day operations.

via The Verge|

#business #ownership #t1-mobile-llc

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Mobile Now Sells Refurbished Phones Amid Ongoing Controversy

Trump Mobile is still selling refurbished phones from other brands despite the T1 smartphone remaining unreleased and being considered vaporware. The company has not provided updates on the T1's release, and its claims of US manufacturing were retracted, raising concerns about its legitimacy.

via Engadget|

#business #delayed-release #refurbished-phones

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Locating the Missing Trump Phone

The Trump phone, a gold mid-range Android device announced in June with a promised August/September launch, has yet to be released, and the company has gone silent, leading to speculation that it may never come out.

via The Verge|

#android-phone #release-delay #technology

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's Phone Delay Raises Concerns

The launch of the Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, initially scheduled for September, has been delayed with no new release date announced. The phone's specifications and branding have been adjusted, and it now costs $499, but buyers are left waiting as the company offers little clarity on the new timeline.

via The Verge|

#american-values #delay #smartphone