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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories, from Commodore flip-phone nostalgia to Tim Cook's Apple price-hike warning

The week's 7 biggest tech news stories, featuring Commodore, Apple, Microsoft and more, for June 20, 2026.

TechRadar

Millennials and Gen Z have found a new way to digitally detox – using two phones

LET’S UNPACK THAT: More and more young people are buying a second smartphone to curb their online addiction. Maira Butt, who has 2,200 unread messages on WhatsApp and 425 unread conversations on iMessage, is one of them. She explains how an alternative device has helped her feel free

The Independent UK

Fears for Xbox as it puts its developers on the chopping block once again

After the billion-dollar company’s leaders sent staff a memo saying the brand had ‘over-extended’, game studios may be in the firing line

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A new flip phone that blocks social media at a system level is coming out, and you'll never guess which retro gaming company is making it

It's billed as 'less scroll, and more soul.'

PC Gamer

Commodore Callback 8020 is the retro flip phone that's far from dumb – are you watching Nokia?

The reignited Commodore is no longer just about a retro computing revival

‘A speed bump for your mind’: Commodore’s retro-inspired flip phone could be the perfect way to break your smartphone addiction

The Commodore Callback is a retro-flavored phone that sits between smartphones and dumbphones.

TechRadar

No, Commodore's next project isn't an Amiga remake, it's a flip phone with 2000s vibes that's already prepped to deal with the under-16s UK social media ban

Commodore just announced the Callback 8020, a flip-phone that shuns social media and doomscrooling while retaining compatibility with Android apps.

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Commodore is back with a de-Googled feature phone for the anti-doomscrolling crowd

Commodore's Callback 8020 strips away social media and distractions, betting that burned-out users want a simpler phone without giving up the essentials.

Android Central

Commodores co-founder Ronald LaPread dies aged 75

His former bandmate Lionel Richie said ‘he will be missed’ when paying tribute.

Evening Standard

Amiga 1200 remake is delayed until December, and chip shortages are partly to blame

Retro Games Ltd has delayed its full-size THEA1200 remake of the Commodore Amiga to December, citing chip shortage setbacks that have impacted OS development.

GamesRadar

Slimline Commodore 64C Ultimate Edition computers go up for pre-order — firm reintroduces the C64’s sleeker 1986-1994 styling across the range

Commodore 64C Ultimate Edition reintroduces the C64’s sleeker 1986-1994 styling across the range using original molds and tooling.

Tom’s Hardware

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold

Commodore is releasing a new C64C Ultimate that uses the original microcomputer mold from 40 years ago to remake the '80s Amiga-inspired redesign with FPGA.

GamesRadar

Commodore backs down over FPGA firmware lockdown — firm stops trying to block third-party firmware installs but will stand firm against bricked modded units

Iconic home computer brand has reversed its no-third-party firmware decision but makes it clear that users will get 'no free support/replacement for bricked modded units.'

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore is gearing up to block custom C64 Ultimate firmware, but it's exploring ways to balance "user freedom with user protection"

Commodore has addressed criticism surrounding decisions to lock down C64 Ultimate FPGA firmware, citing issues that could lead to "hardware returns."

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Tom’s Hardware

Commodore fans split over C64 Ultimate FPGA firmware lockdown — firm says it wants to protect its hardware and reduce support fallout

The retro community seems sharply divided over a decision by Commodore regarding locking down firmware access in its C64 Ultimate computer.

Windows Central

Ex-Xbox exec Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' just joined this legendary gaming brand, but he says it's not his "full time gig" — "I am still working on that"

Former Xbox programming director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has joined Commodore, but it's not his "full time gig." Could he return to Xbox at some point?

TechRadar

The Commodore 64 Ultimate takes me back to my very first days with a computer and I loved nearly every moment

More than just an emulation of the iconic home computer, the Commodore 64 Ultimate is a fantastic project for fans of that era. It’ll take some practice and memory recall from a bygone time, but it’s worth pursuing with some great quality of life improvements.

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Chelsea’s 10 Best Kits of All Time—Ranked

From bold tangerine away kits to French-inspired home strips, Chelsea have produced some truly stunning designs over the years.

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The Guardian - UK

Commodore 64 Ultimate review – it’s like 1982 all over again!

Showing the value of great design over visual impact, this faithfully resurrected home computer seamlessly integrates modern tech with some wonderful additional touches

The Independent UK

Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down

Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, once a hub for foreign journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has closed amid the country’s economic crisis

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore 64 floppy drive has the power to be a computer — bulky 1982 Commodore 1541 5.25 inch drive packs a 1 MHz MOS 6502 CPU

TechTuber shows that the Commodore 1541 floppy disk electronics were powerful and capable enough to work as a standalone computer.

Tom’s Hardware

Amiga A500 Mini user builds working scale-sized Commodore 1084 monitor with 3D printed components — 3D printer project details shared for all

A retro computing aficionado with a love of the classic mini releases has built a complementary, compact, and cute 'Commodore 1084 Mini' monitor.

Tom’s Hardware

Enthusiast modder stuffs an entire gaming PC inside a gutted Commodore PET 2001 — replaced the screen with an iPad Retina LCD, but the original keyboard still works

A Redditor found a "pre-gutted" Commodore PET 2001 that they repurposed as a fully-fledged gaming PC, while keeping the Commodore's keyboard intact and functional. The internals are relatively modest, but they can still play most modern games on the retrofitted screen, which is a Retina LCD from an iPad.

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore International challenges Italian rival’s trademarks in escalating brand dispute — firm says clarity needed to clear the path for new licensed products

Commodore International Corporation has initiated legal action against Italian start-up Commodore Industries, claiming that a set of Commodore trademarks registered in Europe in 2017 were improperly granted.

Tom’s Hardware

This scratch-built, period-correct Portable Commodore 64 is a love letter to an alternate Commodore history — Noki's cleverly designed homage to the era merges Commodore, Apple, and Raspberry Pi

An industrial designer with a love for old computers has created a working prototype of a Commodore 64 laptop.

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