Science & Tech
Greg Evans
Jul 15, 2021
Until now, you’ve probably never heard of the world’s youngest Bitcoin billionaire Erik Finman, but he wants to change the way that you use your phone with his new creation, called The Freedom Phone.
In a video launched on social media on Wednesday, Finman introduces the world to his Freedom Phone which he claims is the world’s first “uncensorable phone”. It’s being marketed to US conservatives who feel their voice is being marginalised by big tech firms.
Today I'm announcing the Freedom Phone. This is the first major pushback on the Big Tech companies that attacked… https://t.co/VOiKYwliGR— ERIK FINMAN (@ERIK FINMAN) 1626275591
According to the phone’s official website, it will retail for $499.99 (£361.44) (ironically via big tech methods such as Google Pay, PayPal, or credit/debit card) and will come preloaded with numerous apps popular amongst conservatives like Parler, Rumble and Newsmax. The phone’s unique app store will also continue to host apps that have been deleted or banned elsewhere and even has its own FreedomOS operating system.
This might look like a parody but it would appear to be 100 per cent real. Outspoken conservative and Trump supporter Candace Owens, amongst other conservatives, has already given the Freedom Phone her backing by offering her followers a 10 per cent discount.
Learn more about the #FreedomPhone and use code: CANDACE at checkout for a 10% discount. https://t.co/MIoNQGIF9X https://t.co/1FR5jbJrax— Candace Owens (@Candace Owens) 1626301350
Nice work @erikfinman the country needs this more than ever. The left said “build your own app” and Erik said “hold… https://t.co/cRTHIsTItR— Paul Gosar (@Paul Gosar) 1626289987
Epic Freedom Phone discount here with promocode Poso https://t.co/XfQrv2qTEO https://t.co/lMzmnBFX2N— Jacek Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@Jacek Posobiec 🇺🇸) 1626292838
As we said, this would appear to be legit but the launch video had people convinced that it is some sort of elaborate comedy sketch.
You cannot convince me this isn't Tim Heidecker in I Think You Should Leave s3. https://t.co/YKiM1lEj8X— Rhys James (@Rhys James) 1626306983
Sir, this is a Radio Shack. https://t.co/67lWG490sw— Chloe Condon (@Chloe Condon) 1626306483
Is this a SNL short cut for time or https://t.co/89BVo2hEH9— Hanna Ines Flint (@Hanna Ines Flint) 1626300799
@erikfinman this is so fucking funny sjjdjdjd i love americans— Seth Everman (@Seth Everman) 1626309197
@erikfinman Big Tech is attacking us and needs to be stopped! Buy the Freedom Phone...with Apple Pay. 😂 https://t.co/v57oqelJKN— Matt Haze (@Matt Haze) 1626299677
@erikfinman Hey Guys are you tired of Big Auto censoring you? Because I’ve got the new Freedom Wagon! But one… https://t.co/uGjSbIIGGx— disguyyy (@disguyyy) 1626299268
@erikfinman Your data, your rules, on our platform. https://t.co/jj6ksCkMXb— Chloe Condon (@Chloe Condon) 1626306522
ah yes, freedom phone, two people famously never silenced by a private individual https://t.co/4gWBKQiM2h— Malcolm Pierce (@Malcolm Pierce) 1626299038
Freedom Phone CANNOT BE TRACKED!!! https://t.co/R6Kbz7bKOv— Onward and Upward (@Onward and Upward) 1626299310
US conservatives have become increasingly sceptical and critical of big tech and social media firms since former president Donald Trump was banned for virtually every platform online following the violent scenes at the US Capitol building on 6th January which shocked the world.
The item will reportedly be shipped from August.
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