Turing Phone

Liquidmorphium Turing Phone
Manufacturer Turing Robotic Industries
Compatible networks 4G LTE [1]
First released 2 April 2016 (2016-04-02)
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 version adopted to security-hardened purposes including Sailfish Secure platform
  • Android OS Devices (announced in 2017 as intended)
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 released
Website turingphone.com

Turing Phone is a Sailfish OS and Android 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 company state, "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".[2]

At first the device was to run Android 5.0 which was abandoned in favour to the more resistant to attacks and threats Sailfish OS modified for Turing specifications and adjusted for the Turing UI. The OS licence and cooperation with Jolla enabled use the secure mobile solution of Sailfish Secure. It was provided for Turing in cooperation with Jolla together with SSH Communications Security the inventor of Secure Shell SSH protocol, among other advanced security projects. That exclusive Sailfish OS which is also full Linux supports Turing Phone ultra secure solutions and disallow infiltration or spyware attacks. Sailfish OS also supports launching Android apps in secure emulation, hence Android apps performances are isolated to protect data, the OS and the device.[3]

The ability to launch Android software fluently and specific Turing UI makes some users think they use Android and the Sailfish is a launcher, when actually they use TuringPhone customised Sailfish OS. In 2017 TRI announced intention to release a Turing phone in version with Android OS besides used Sailfish OS, however specifications and schedule has not been availed.

Besides being robust thanks to Sailfish Secure OS in terms of IT security, the device body is made of a material called "Liquidmorphium" which is described by the manufacturer 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

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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