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Euronews
a day ago
- Business
- Euronews
What is the Trump phone and does it promise too much?
US President Donald Trump's new gold smartphone has scrapped messaging that it is made in America, according to reports. Here is everything we know about the Trump phone. Earlier this month, the President launched Trump Mobile, a wireless carrier and the T1 Phone 8002, which the Trump Organisation advertised at first as being 'made in the USA". The website now says the $499 (€426) smartphone has an 'American-proud design' with 'American hands behind every device'. What do we know about the phone? The Verge also reported that the specifications of the phone have changed, from a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen to a smaller one of 6.25 inches. The phone now should have 256 gigabytes of storage, whereas the old advertising had it at 12 gigabytes of RAM. The phone will also have an in-screen fingerprint sensor and artificial intelligence face unlock, three rear cameras with up to 50 megapixels and one front camera. The phone is available for pre-order with a deposit of $100 (€85.37) and will be connected to the Trump Mobile network. The website said the phone was supposed to be available by September but the site now says it will be ready 'later this year". Trump's sons Eric and Don Jr. announced earlier this month that they would offer mobile phone plans for $47.45 (€40.51) a month under the mobile network, a reference to their father's status as the 45th and 47th president. The call centre, they said, will be in the US, too. A spokesperson for Trump told CNBC that the phones would still be made in the US and that any speculation otherwise is inaccurate. Euronews Next has also followed up with Trump's team but didn't receive an immediate reply. However, some experts have questioned if the phone is too good to be true, as the $499 (€426) phone is too cheap for the specs it offers and some parts of the phone are not made in the US. The smartphone is the product of the recently founded mobile phone network Trump Mobile, which is operated by the Trump Organization. The Trump family has flown the American flag before with Trump-branded products of suspicious origin, including its 'God Bless the USA' Bibles, which an Associated Press investigation last year showed were printed in China. In May, President Trump threatened smartphone supplier Apple and other US-based companies with a hefty 25 per cent tariff if they manufactured their phones anywhere outside the US. In response, Apple is reportedly expanding its iPhone supply chain through a $1.5 billion (€1.28 billion) investment for a component plant outside of Chennai, India.
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Mobile Quietly Removed 'Made in USA' Promise From Webpage After Being Accused of Sourcing From China
Trump Mobile quietly removed its "Made in the USA" claim from its website after facing accusations of sourcing parts from China. The Trump Organization, owned by Donald Trump and run by his sons, Don Jr. and Eric, launched Trump Mobile's T1 smartphones earlier this month, initially marketing them as "proudly designed and built in the United States." After criticism, including CNN tech analyst Max Weinbach noting that only a handful of smartphone manufacturers could produce the devices and they are all based in China, the company quietly removed all "Made in the USA" claims from its website, including a prominent banner, according to The Verge. The T1's new tagline is "Premium Performance. Proudly American." Its website claims the device is "designed with American values in mind" and "crafted by American hands." Under Key Features, the first item listed is "American-Proud Design," marking a significant shift from its earlier, more direct messaging. The Verge also noted that the company appears to have switched suppliers, as the screen size shrank from 6.78 to 6.25 inches. The website previously listed 12GB of RAM, but that detail has since been removed. Additionally, the shipping date for the T1 Phone 8002 was changed from "September" to "later this year." The Trump Organization did not respond to requests for comment, according to The Verge. Originally published on Latin Times
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Trump launches new gold smartphone ‘made entirely in US'
The Trump Organisation claims the new gold smartphone is built entirely in the United States. What do you think of the new Donald Trump T1 smartphone? Picture: Trump Mobile US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new gold smartphone that he claims is built entirely in the United States (US). Trump phone The new device, called the T1 Phone 8002 (gold version), costs $499, with reservations available for a $100 deposit. According to the website, the phone is expected to be available in September. The announcement comes amid an effort to entice Trump's supporters away from major telecom providers and wireless network services. Dubbed the 47 Plan, the service will cost consumers $47.45 a month and will offer '5G service through all three major cellular carriers' – T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T. According to the statement, it will offer telemedicine, unlimited texting plans with 100 countries, and roadside assistance. ALSO READ: Apple WWDC: Everything Apple announced including Liquid Glass 'Change the game' The eponymous Trump Mobile was announced in a Monday statement issued by The Trump Organization, which is led by President Donald Trump's son, Eric. 'Trump Mobile is going to change the game, we're building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service. Our company is based right here in the United States because we know it's what our customers want and deserve,' said Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, Donald Trump Jr. 'Sloppy' The 'T1 Phone' is advertised as 'proudly designed and built in the United States'. The Verge questioned the viability of building a phone in the US so quickly. 'All we have is a website that was clearly put together quickly and somewhat sloppily, a promise that the phone is 'designed and built in the USA' that I absolutely do not believe, a picture that appears to be nearly 100% Photoshopped, and a list of specs that don't make a lot of sense together. 'The existence of a 'gold version' of the phone implies a not-gold version, but the Trump Mobile website doesn't say anything more about that,' David Pearce at The Verge reported. Targeting Apple? The T1 announcement coincides with increased tension between the Trump administration and Apple in particular. In May, Trump threatened Apple with a 25% tariff for any iPhone sold but not made in the United States, putting new pressure on CEO Tim Cook to move manufacturing out of Asia. 'I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or any place else,' Trump in a Truth Social post. 'If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the US. Thank you for your attention to this matter!' China However, the US president later expanded the threat to include all smartphone makers. While Apple designs its products in Cupertino at the company's headquarters in the United States, most iPhone assembly occur at the Foxconn factory in China. Apple has announced plans to shift some production to other countries, including India, but Trump said this would not satisfy his demands. ALSO READ: [REVIEW] Huawei Mate XT: No tri-fold gimmick smartphone, but it's pricey
Stuff.tv
17-06-2025
- Stuff.tv
5 reasons to buy the new Trump Mobile phone
There's going to be a Trump phone. Of course there is. I'd have written about this sooner, but I was stunned into silence for a full day by the news. Because even accounting for *waves hands around* everything, this new device is mind-boggling. And not in a good way. Trump offspring 'three from five' said Trump Mobile will 'revolutionise cell phones'. So far that amounts to a bad Photoshop job and year-old Android specs. Then there's the name: T1 Phone 8002, which makes me wonder whether the Trump family angrily tore up 8001 previous concepts for not being gold enough. It's also unclear whether the phone will ever exist in reality. But if it does, millions of idiots will buy one. Are you one of them? Find out by checking out these five reasons you might buy a T1 Phone 8002 Trump Mobile phone. 1. It's made in the USA* Note the asterisk. If we did footnotes, the above would link to one saying 'Ahahahahahahaha. No.' I did, however, wonder if Trump might at least finish units in the US, a bit like a Subway of phones. Instead of slapping salad on bread, someone would spend their day spray-painting imported phones gold and installing Trump-flavoured Android. But no. Eric Trump admitted they'll only 'eventually' be made in the US. So while we'll see claims this phone could only be more American if it came with a bald eagle attached and belted out the Star-Spangled Banner 24/7, it's actually from China. But who cares about facts these days? So just ignore this section (apart from the title) and move on! 2. You like surprises The Trump Mobile website lists specs like screen size (6.8in) and main camera (50MP) but skips over the processor, waterproofing, and a bunch of other things. It is clearly a rebadged Android, but which one? Just think: you could have months of excitement after placing your preorder, not knowing precisely what you'll receive! (That is, if you receive anything.) 'Buy a Trump phone or I will tear your face off.' (Eagle by Pixabay.) 3. You rock it, old-school Trump fans love the past and hate the present. The Trump phone leans into that with its 3.5mm headphone jack, which… argh. OK, this one's hard to mock. It lets you use cheap headphones that don't need charging. It's good for the planet. Which I've calculated technically makes the Trump Phone 17.3% woke. Alas, once this news makes it back to the White House, those ports might all get filled with anti-woke glue. Sorry. 4. You don't care about privacy The privacy policy for the phone is more or less 'we're watching'. Not unusual these days, but I'd personally trust a Trump phone as far as I can throw Donald Trump. Which isn't far. You might not care. You might want to send all your thoughts Trump's way. In fact, you might want the phone to go further, preinstalling Trump's latest crypto wheeze or redirecting all web traffic to 'patriotic' sites like Fox News and Truth Social. If so, this blower's your jam. Assuming it exists. 5. You really hate Apple. And Samsung. And possibly yourself. This device lets you stick it to the man. As long as that man isn't Donald Trump. He's threatened to impose tariffs on Apple and Samsung, but will surely skip them on a gold-plated Trump phone. Conflict of interest? Absolutely not. This is patriotism. Although it's patriotism at arm's length, because this is a licensing deal. If it all goes horribly wrong, the Trumps will shrug, absolve themselves of responsibility, and blame Obama. Which you might be totally on board for. So: still keen to own the phone equivalent of a Cybertruck, only in gold? Put $100 down today and you'll get your phone in September. Possibly. Oh, and no refunds. Now read (unless you've preordered a Trump phone): Best mid-range phones to buy reviewed and ranked
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Donald Trump launches smartphone after threatening Apple, Samsung with tariffs: What T1 Phone 8002 phone's listing tells and does not
President Donald Trump has unveiled his own smartphone brand, Trump Mobile, just weeks after threatening Apple and Samsung with steep tariffs unless they move production to the United States. The timing appears designed to capitalize on his "America First" manufacturing rhetoric while offering consumers a domestic alternative to foreign-made devices. Trump's flagship device, the T1 Phone 8002 (Gold version), carries a $499 price tag and can be reserved with a $100 down payment for September delivery. The phone is marketed as "designed and built in the USA," positioning it as the patriotic choice Trump has been demanding from major manufacturers. The launch comes after Trump's May threat to impose "at least 25 percent" tariffs on iPhones and similar devices manufactured overseas. He specifically targeted Apple CEO Tim Cook, stating that iPhones sold in America must be manufactured domestically, not in India or elsewhere. Trump extended the tariff threat to "Samsung and anybody that makes that product," as he told White House reporters, with implementation potentially beginning at the end of June. The timing appears designed to capitalize on his broader commitment to reshoring technology manufacturing. Specifications of T1 Phone 8002: What the listing page tells and what it does not The T1 Phone 8002 boasts some impressive hardware for its price, including a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 256GB storage, 12GB RAM, and a 5,000mAh battery. The device features three rear cameras led by a 50MP main sensor, Android 15, and notably includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity among modern smartphones. However, the Trump Mobile website doesn't tell much about the smartphone, and displays what appears to be heavily manipulated product images. No processor is listed despite a dedicated section on the specifications page, a critical omission for any smartphone launch. Why Trump's America-made T1 Mobile is a far-fetched reality Industry observers note that the September delivery timeline seems optimistic given the typical 12-18 month development cycle for new smartphones. The Trump Mobile venture requires customers to place $100 deposits for pre-orders, with the remainder due upon delivery. Trump's assertion that the phone is manufactured domestically contradicts industry consensus about smartphone production capabilities in the United States. Even Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly stated that domestic iPhone production faces significant infrastructure and supply chain challenges. Currently, virtually no smartphone manufacturers, including those based in the US, produce their devices on American soil. The complex supply chains and specialized manufacturing capabilities required for modern smartphones remain concentrated in Asia, particularly China, despite ongoing efforts by companies like Apple to diversify production to countries like India.
