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 <p class="paragraph">Solana Mobile is gearing up to release its second smartphone following the unexpected performance of its inaugural crypto-enabled device, the Saga.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">The upcoming device seeks to uphold the essential characteristics of its forerunner, including a built-in crypto wallet, customized Android software, and a specialized dApp store catering to cryptocurrency applications, as reported by <em>CoinDesk</em> on January 16.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">In addition, the new <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="phone" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/phone.html">phone</a> will boast a more appealing price tag and upgraded hardware. This decision follows challenges encountered with the initial pricing of the Saga at $1,000, prompting adjustments to stimulate sales.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on with you</p>— Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) January 11, 2024
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 <p class="paragraph">The <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="launch" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/launch.html">launch</a> of a second <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="smartphone" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/smartphone.html">smartphone</a> by Solana Mobile highlights the increasing enthusiasm and possibilities at the crossroads of mobile technology and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency.&nbsp;</p>
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 <p class="paragraph">With improved features and a more competitive price point, the new device seeks to build upon the Saga’s initial success and solidify mobile-first solutions within crypto trading and NFT collecting.</p>
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 <p class="paragraph">The success of the Saga, especially in generating returns through token and NFT airdrops for its users, has greatly bolstered the Solana (SOL) community. It has also sparked developers’ curiosity in crafting additional mobile applications for the Solana ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>
 <p class="paragraph">A favorable reception of the Saga’s features and advantages has paved the way for the eagerly awaited debut of Solana Mobile’s second smartphone, which holds the promise of broadening the influence and functionality of mobile-centric platforms in crypto and NFT.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">Additionally, its popularity surged abruptly when <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="crypto" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/crypto.html">crypto</a>currency traders recognized that the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="phone" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/phone.html">phone</a> included an allocation of BONK tokens, surpassing the device’s cost. Within a week, the Saga experienced a complete sell-out.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">This success can be measured by the amount of bids the scarce existing Saga smartphones face. A factory-sealed Saga device is attracting bids on eBay at $3,200, marking a fivefold increase from its price just five weeks ago.</p>
 <p class="paragraph">Whether the new phone from Solana will be able to replicate the unexpected success of its predecessor and supply investors with airdrops and convenient ways into the cryptocurrency market remains to be seen.</p>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/solana-mobile-plans-to-launch-second-crypto-smartphone-tbt76700.html">https://thebittimes.com/solana-mobile-plans-to-launch-second-crypto-smartphone-tbt76700.html</a></p>

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