Turing Phone

Liquidmorphium Turing Phone
Manufacturer Turing Robotic Industries
Compatible networks 4G LTE [1]
First released 1 April 2016 (2016-04-01)
Predecessor Jolla
Dimensions
  • Height: 151.80 mm (5.976 in)
  • Width: 77.10 mm (3.035 in)
  • Thickness: 9.05 mm (0.356 in) [1]
Operating system Sailfish OS 2.0
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz 4 cores4-core [1]
Memory 3 GB RAM [1]
Storage 16,64 or 128 GB built-in memory [1]
Battery 3000mAh battery
Data inputs Capacitive touchscreen
microphone fingerprint reader[1]
Display 5.5" full HD (1920 x 1080 px) + Gorilla Glass 4[1]
Rear camera 13-megapixel rear-facing camera
Front camera 8-megapixel selfie snapper
Development status Announced
Website www.turingri.com

Turing Phone is the Sailfish OS smartphone by Turing Robotic Industries (TRI) which provides end-to-end encryption for ultra-secure communications and a more sustainable production process than a regular smartphone. The device uses decentralized authentication to encrypt any communications and comes with its master public key and unique private key pre-installed with the phone. When a device is communicating with another Turing Phone, the two devices can directly verify their identity, side-stepping the need to route it via a Key Distribution Center. The TRI declares that “A protected communications network that is entirely insulated from cyber-threats and privacy intrusions. Within this circle of trust, users can exchange sensitive data such as social security numbers or bank wiring instructions and know that the information will reach only the device intended,” the company says.[2]

At first the device was to run Android 5.0 which was abandoned in favour to licensed from Jolla the Sailfish OS with the Turing UI.[3]

Besides of robust in terms of security, the device body is made of material called “Liquidmorphium” which is by manufacturer described as an “unbendable” metal that’s stronger than titanium or steel and more resistant to shock and screen breakages.[1]

The phone is released in three memory capacity versions, the cheapest one of which costs 610 USD. A Cnet.com article called the pricing high, but noted that the ”phone remains aimed at the well-heeled and security conscious, and not the average consumer”. [4][5] Turing Robotic Industries has announced having shipped the first batch of Turing Phones on July 12th, 2016, with the second and third batches to follow on July 22nd and July 29th respectively.

See also

Excavator (weight of 13 tones) vs Turing Phone Dark Wyvern

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Błaszak, Konrad. "Turing Phone to super wytrzymały smartfon, który na dodatek będzie super bezpieczny". komorkomania.pl. Blomedia.pl sp.z o.o. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Woods, Ben. "Super-durable 'Liquidmorphium' Turing Phone promises ultra-secure communications". thenextweb.com. thenextweb.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  3. ↑ Ghoshal, Abhimanyu. "Do you still want the Turing Phone now that it's switched to Sailfish OS?". thenextweb.com. thenextweb.com. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  4. ↑ Ralph, Nate. "Turing Phone release date, price and specs". cnet.com. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
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