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Trump Fails to Deliver on Promise of $500 Gold Phone in 2025. Could We See It Next Year?

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's promise to deliver a $500 gold-plated phone by 2025. However, it appears that the release of this phone has been delayed until 2026. The article notes that there has been some confusion surrounding the timeline for the phone's release, with the initial promise being made for 2025. Despite the delay, the article suggests that the gold phone could potentially be seen next year, in 2026. The article does not provide any further details or context regarding the reasons for the delay or the specifics of the phone's design and features. It simply focuses on the timeline and the unfulfilled promise made by the former president.

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Jan 15, 2026·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet report
Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones

The article discusses the ongoing issues with Trump Mobile, a company that has failed to deliver preordered phones to its customers six months after their initial release. The article highlights that lawmakers are seeking an investigation…

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Jan 15, 2026·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones

The article discusses the ongoing issues with Trump Mobile, a company that has failed to deliver preordered phones to its customers six months after their initial release. The article highlights that lawmakers are…

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Jan 8, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Where's the Promised Trump $500 Gold Phone?

The article discusses the confusion surrounding the T1 phone, a $500 gold-plated smartphone that was announced with much fanfare as a product associated with former President Donald Trump. However, it appears that the…

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Jan 2, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
The Trump phone just missed another release date

The article discusses the repeatedly missed release dates for the Trump Phone, a smartphone product associated with former US President Donald Trump. The article notes that the company behind the Trump Phone has missed…

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Trump Fails to Deliver on Promise of $500 Gold Phone in 2025. Could We See It Next Year?

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's promise to deliver a $500 gold-plated phone by 2025. However, it appears that the release of this phone has been delayed until 2026. The article notes that there has…

Read original at CNET →

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaJan 15, 2026

The article discusses the ongoing issues with Trump Mobile, a company that has failed to deliver preordered phones to its customers six months after their initial release. The article highlights that lawmakers are seeking an investigation…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNETJan 8, 2026

The article discusses the confusion surrounding the T1 phone, a $500 gold-plated smartphone that was announced with much fanfare as a product associated with former President Donald Trump. However, it appears that the release of the T1…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeJan 2, 2026

The article discusses the repeatedly missed release dates for the Trump Phone, a smartphone product associated with former US President Donald Trump. The article notes that the company behind the Trump Phone has missed multiple promised…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNETDec 31, 2025

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's promise to deliver a $500 gold-plated phone by 2025. However, it appears that the release of this phone has been delayed until 2026. The article notes that there has been some confusion…

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