The Barbie Phone is here , and it ’s very pink , precious , and payable . loosen by gimmick shaper HMD(which stomach for Human Made Devices these days ) during Mobile World Congress 2024 , it ’s based on a classic Nokia flip earpiece .
It is pack full of Barbie - ness , from the Barbie filter in the photographic camera app to a missed call from Ken come out on the projection screen when you start the phone up . If you ’re a Barbie maniac , you ’re decease towantthis phone .
It comes in a super presentation ring project like a jewelry box , all over with a lift - out tray for storing the fun little extras include with the headphone . You get a cute laniard with magical spell like sunglasses and a roller thrill to impound , Barbie - themed stickers , marijuana cigarette - on crystals for the specially design replaceable rear panels , and an extra battery , too . Naturally , the bombardment pack is pink , just like the included USB - snow cable .
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The flip phone itself is also pinkish , but the front venire and screen double as a mirror , quick to ensure you look your best when using the Barbie filters include in the package . When you power up the phone , you ’re greeted by a “ Hi Barbie ” when it starts up , and a carte system completely customise to match the color scheme ( pink , in other Holy Scripture ) , along with custom icon plus a special Malibu variation of the classic Snake secret plan .
HMD promises plenty of Easter ball throughout the software , so it ’s worth explore . For representative , typing in # 227243 # on the computer keyboard will make something magical happen .
On the subject of the computer software , in the U.K. and Europe , the Barbie phone uses HMD ’s S30 + software , just like thereissued Nokia 3210 , but in the U.S. , it will have Kai OS install . This has to do with region - specific requirements , and while it does mean more apps will be available , the earpiece does miss out on the special Barbie Easter eggs found on the S30 + adaptation . On the hardware side , the phone has a 2.8 - inch independent screen and a 1.77 - inch outer screen , Bluetooth , a 3.5 mm earpiece jack , a VGA camera , 4 G connectivity , and an FM radio .
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HMD says the Barbie Phoneis “ heavy on the nostalgia , ” and it also reminds us that the feature earpiece is part of its travail toencourage us to use smartphones less . I ’m not indisputable anyone will really need to use the Barbie Phone this way , but there ’s no doubt it ’s a fun collectible phone for fans .
Available from August 28 in the U.K. and Europe for 99 British pounds , it will also be released in the U.S. around Octoberfor $ 129 .
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