The 'unhackable' Turing Phone:

The Turing Phone is claimed to be virtually unhackable and unbreakable
Android handset has end-to-end encryption built into most of its core apps
5.5-inch smartphone has a liquid metal shell that's stronger than steel
It can be pre-ordered from July 31 with prices starting at $610 (£392)

From transferring money to sending private photos and documents, we use our smartphones for lots of private tasks.

Now a company has created what its claims is an 'unhackable' and 'unbreakable' handset, aptly named the Turing Phone.

The Android handset enables a protected communications network to keep private information private, as well as supporting a cryptocurrency which its creator hopes could one day rival Bitcoin.

A company has created what its claims is an 'unhackable' and 'unbreakable' handset, aptly named the Turing Phone (illustrated). The Android handset has end-to-end encryption built into most of its core apps as well as a cryptocurrency

The angular 5.5-inch smartphone, which has yet to go on sale, will run Android 5.1 and will be switched on using a fingerprint reader on the side of the handset.

With end-to-end encryption built into most of its core apps, it's designed to keep as many servers and thirds parties out of a user's business as possible.

San Francisco-based Turing Robotic Industries explained its end-to-end authentication system produces a 'protected communications network that is entirely insulated from cyber-threats and privacy intrusions'.

This means that users will be able to share documents and data without worrying it could be intercepted.

The handset (pictured) will boast an 'unbreakable' liquid metal shell made from Liquidmorphium – an alloy of zirconium, copper, aluminium, nickel and silver

TURING PHONE SPECIFICATIONS

Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Screen: 5.5-inches with full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels)

Cameras: 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera

Battery: 3,000 milliamp-hour

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

Memory: 3GB RAM

Storage: 16, 32 or 64GB

Security: Fingerprint sensor and protected communications network

Body: Liquidmorphium and Gorilla glass

Waterproof: To 30ft (9 metres) below water

Price: $610 (£391) for 16GB model rising to $870 (£558)

The Turing Phone is not the only handset designed with security in mind.

Earlier this year the Blackphone 2 was unveiled, which comes fully encrypted by default with a suite of secure features that let users make calls and send texts that are impossible to eavesdrop on or track.

The handset, built by Spanish manufacturer GeeksPhone and security experts Silent Circle and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is for people who 'want to stay private without compromising on the features seen on typical Android phones.’

However, it's also claimed that the Turing Phone will be unbreakable.

The handset will boast a liquid metal shell made from Liquidmorphium – an alloy of zirconium, copper, aluminium, nickel and silver.

The company describes it as an 'amorphous 'liquid metal' alloy tougher than either titanium or steel - so what's in your hand is as strong as your privacy protection.'

Apple already uses the material, but only in the Sim slot on the iPhone.

The handset will come in three models: the Pharaoh, Cardinal, and Beowulf which are different colours and textures.

Despite its futuristic appearance, the phone has an older Snapdragon processor and 16GB of storage.

However, it boasts a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel model on the front.

There is a custom jack instead of a USB port and headphone jack.

SYL Chao, the firm's CEO, told Wired that the phone's software will be a 'masterpiece' and a huge improvement on Android screens people are currently familiar with.

The handset is also designed to be waterproof, although it uses nano-coatings rather than rubber.