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.
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
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.
