A rare encounter with the Trump phone and a solid gold iPhone
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Allison Johnson
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Summary
A tech journalist recounts handling two rare phones at a gathering of tech enthusiasts: a solid gold, ornate iPhone and the elusive "Trump phone" — a device announced nearly a year ago that has shipped to almost nobody. The article contrasts the two, noting the gold iPhone is a work of art while the Trump phone, despite its rarity, shares little in common with it.
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The other was the Trump phone.
The one announced almost a year ago that has shipped to almost nobody.
After spending a few moments with the Trump phone and a real, solid gold iPhone, I can't say there's much in common between the two.
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