Purism Announces New Liberty Phone Model
Purism, a well-known manufacturer of laptops and smartphones running on Linux, has unveiled its latest phone model – the Liberty Phone. This new device is an enhanced version of the Purism Librem 5 and comes with exclusive accessories and services. Priced at $2199, the Liberty Phone offers a premium smartphone experience to its users.
Advanced Features and Specifications
The Liberty Phone boasts a 5.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. It is powered by an I.MX8M Quad processor with four cortex-a53 cores and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in memory. The phone also includes a MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
In terms of photography capabilities, the Liberty Phone is equipped with a 13MP main camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It features a high-capacity 4500mAh battery and offers connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB-C. The phone supports GSM, UMTS, and LTE networks for seamless communication.
PureOS Operating System
One of the key highlights of the Liberty Phone is its use of the PureOS operating system, which is based on Debian Linux. The device also employs the PHOSH graphic interface, allowing users to run a wide range of Linux applications and install other Linux distributions. Furthermore, the phone incorporates hardware switches to easily disable the camera, microphone, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and modem.
Exclusive Accessories and Services
The Liberty Phone differentiates itself from the standard Librem 5 not only in terms of price but also through its comprehensive set of accessories. The package includes:
- Leather cover for the phone with the Purism logo
- Librem AWESIM wireless headphones with noise reduction
- Librem Awesim Subscription, providing unlimited calls, SMS, and data in the USA
- Subscription to the Librem One service