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Minimal Company Minimal Phone 2 launch

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The Minimal Company Company, a California-based startup, has introduced the Minimal Phone 2, 2 (MP2), a second-generation Android smartphone designed to promote digital minimalism. Departing combat smartphone addiction through hardware-driven friction. Moving away from the E Ink technology used in the first generation, the new device model features a 3.92-inch OLED or AMOLED 4-inch OLED/AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. rate and a resolution of 1080 x 1240 pixels. The hardware includes device retains a physical, backlit QWERTY keyboard, keyboard intended to make mindless scrolling less appealing while increasing text-based efficiency. To further promote digital minimalism, the MP2 includes a programmable physical switch that can disable radio antennas, GPS, or notifications, alongside a color-coded LED for alerts. Despite its focus on distraction reduction, the phone runs a full version of Android, allowing access to essential apps like Google Maps, Signal, and NFC payments. Hardware specifications include a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, and options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Storage RAM, and storage capacities range from of 256GB to 512GB, and the or 512GB. The device is equipped with a 3,000mAh battery supporting wired and wireless charging. Additional features include charging, 5G connectivity, a 50MP rear camera, a 20MP front camera, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The product is being launched via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, which has seen significant success, surpassing surpassed its initial $100,000 goal by more than eightfold. During the pre-sale, the 8GB RAM/256GB storage model is priced at $599, with a 512GB version available for $675. The final retail price is estimated at $699.

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