In a move that's left many scratching their heads, Trump Mobile – the company behind the much-hyped, yet woefully delayed Trump Phone – has announced plans for an even more premium device: the Trump Phone Ultra. According to a top executive from the company, this new phone will build on the success of its predecessor with enhanced performance, upgraded features, and that unmistakable "American-proud design."
However, when it comes to specifics, things get hazy fast. The exec in question, Don Hendrickson, mentioned that the Ultra will offer a top-tier user experience, while staying true to Trump Mobile's mission of combining value, functionality, and patriotic branding. But as for what exactly that means in terms of actual specs – well, let's just say we're still waiting on an official answer.
It's worth noting that the original T1 Phone has been stuck in development limbo since its launch last November, with some lawmakers even going so far as to ask the FTC to investigate whether Trump Mobile took deposits from customers without delivering a working product. So, can an unlaunched phone really be considered successful? Probably not, but Hendrickson seems convinced otherwise.
The Ultra, meanwhile, appears to be aimed at customers who are eager to buy into something new and exclusive – though, again, we're still not entirely clear what that means in practice. The exec did claim that he was the originator of the Trump Mobile idea, approaching the Trumps with the concept because they know how to build movements, not just businesses.
Of course, all this is coming a bit late in the day – especially given that Hendrickson's comments seem to have been pre-written for an interview that never actually took place. As ever, Trump Mobile has declined to comment on these developments.
So what can we expect from the Trump Phone Ultra? Well, one thing's for sure: it won't be cheap. With a price point significantly higher than its predecessor – possibly even in the realm of over $1,000 – this new phone is looking like a serious contender in the premium market. But with so many unanswered questions about its specs and release date, it's hard to get too excited just yet.
However, when it comes to specifics, things get hazy fast. The exec in question, Don Hendrickson, mentioned that the Ultra will offer a top-tier user experience, while staying true to Trump Mobile's mission of combining value, functionality, and patriotic branding. But as for what exactly that means in terms of actual specs – well, let's just say we're still waiting on an official answer.
It's worth noting that the original T1 Phone has been stuck in development limbo since its launch last November, with some lawmakers even going so far as to ask the FTC to investigate whether Trump Mobile took deposits from customers without delivering a working product. So, can an unlaunched phone really be considered successful? Probably not, but Hendrickson seems convinced otherwise.
The Ultra, meanwhile, appears to be aimed at customers who are eager to buy into something new and exclusive – though, again, we're still not entirely clear what that means in practice. The exec did claim that he was the originator of the Trump Mobile idea, approaching the Trumps with the concept because they know how to build movements, not just businesses.
Of course, all this is coming a bit late in the day – especially given that Hendrickson's comments seem to have been pre-written for an interview that never actually took place. As ever, Trump Mobile has declined to comment on these developments.
So what can we expect from the Trump Phone Ultra? Well, one thing's for sure: it won't be cheap. With a price point significantly higher than its predecessor – possibly even in the realm of over $1,000 – this new phone is looking like a serious contender in the premium market. But with so many unanswered questions about its specs and release date, it's hard to get too excited just yet.
. An Ultra version of their phone that's gonna cost a pretty penny? It sounds like more of the same old hype to me 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for innovation and competition in the tech world, but this whole thing feels like a mess to me.
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. If they can actually deliver on this promise and make some real changes to their product, then maybe the Trump Phone Ultra will be worth getting excited about. But until then, I'll just have to keep a healthy dose of skepticism in my wallet 
. Ultra sounds like a bunch of hype 
. Can't trust anything that comes out of Trump's inner circle 
. I'm curious to see what actual specs we'll get, but for now, it's all just hype 
. I'm trying not to get too caught up in the hype, but at the same time, I feel bad for customers who are getting excited about a product that we still don't know much about 
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, can we talk about how Trump Mobile always takes forever to deliver on their promises? Like, the T1 Phone has been stuck in development limbo since last November and now they're announcing another one without giving us any real specs. I'm not even sure what to expect from this Ultra thing... is it just going to be a rebranded iPhone with a "Trump" logo slapped on it? 
The fact that Don Hendrickson claims he came up with the whole idea and approached Trumps like they're some kind of tech visionaries is pretty laughable. And $1,000 for this thing? No thanks 
. And don't even get me started on the fact that the original T1 Phone has been stuck in development limbo for months - what does that say about their commitment to delivering quality products? Not much, if you ask me 
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. Trump Mobile is still trying to recover from the T1 Phone debacle 
, and now they're coming out with another premium device? That's a lot of overconfidence 
. And what's up with the secrecy around specs? If they're really as confident as Don Hendrickson claims, why can't we get any real info? 
. And who gets to decide what that means in practice? The CEO or the customers?