After making a healthy splash following its announcement, the Blackphone is ready to preorder for $629 and will be shipping in June. The Blackphone runs a version of Android they’re calling PrivatOS, which, as the name suggests, aims to provide users with the utmost security and privacy.
From a pure specs standpoint, the Blackphone packs a 4.7″ HD IPS screen, 2 GHz quad-core CPU, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB storage, an 8 megapixel camera with flash, and LTE/HSPA+ connectivity. We’re all a bit more conscious of privacy after the Snowden leaks, though it’s unrealistic to expect the Blackphone will suddenly make you impervious to NSA monitoring. We’re going to hunt one of these handsets down at Mobile World Congress and get a look for ourselves.
Anyone interested in getting a Blackphone can get preordering over here, or you can check out their promo video for a full run-down. Any takers?