The gesture of picking up, smartphone edition
Holding a flat smartphone against your cheek during a long conversation is not very comfortable. This retro USB-C phone handset makes the gesture more familiar: you pick up, you listen on one side and you speak on the other.
The handle is curved, with a separate earpiece and microphone, which lets you set the phone down beside you during the call. The photos show the handset on a desk or held in the hand, with a coiled cord. The idea is simple: keep using your smartphone, but with the comfort of a handle you hold naturally, without hunching a shoulder or wedging the device against your ear.
The handset plugs in by a USB-C cable: the connection is wired, with no Bluetooth pairing, and there is nothing of its own to recharge. Your device must support wired USB-C audio and microphone input.
Volume controls are on the handle, within reach of a finger during the call. How it works depends on your phone and its settings: check your device's compatibility before ordering. No app is mentioned: the handset plugs in and is used like a wired audio accessory.
The coiled cord gives the handset its classic telephone look. It is decorative as much as practical: set beside the computer or an armchair, it invites you to make a proper phone call. The eight colours also let you match it to a desk, a room or a more vintage taste, from bold red to a more discreet white.
Eight colours are available: red, black, blue, green, pink, purple, white and yellow. Colours may look slightly different depending on lighting and screen. The phone visible in the photos is not included.
Choose your colour, check that your device handles wired USB-C audio, then order to enjoy a slightly calmer call.
In detail
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Curved handle: to hold the handset comfortably.
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Earpiece and microphone: separate, at both ends of the handle.
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USB-C connection: wired, with no Bluetooth pairing.
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Coiled cord: for the look of a classic telephone.
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Volume controls: placed on the handle.
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Eight colours: red, black, blue, green, pink, purple, white and yellow.
Ideas for use
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Relaxed calls: talk with a handset rather than a smartphone pressed to your ear.
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At the office: set the handset beside the computer.
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Decoration: add a retro touch to a desk or a bedside table.
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For fun: bring back the gesture of picking up.
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As a gift: for someone who likes nostalgic objects.
What's in the box
- 1 retro USB-C phone handset, in the colour you choose
The phone visible in the photos is not included.
Use and care
- Check that your device supports wired USB-C audio and the microphone.
- Plug in the handset's USB-C cable.
- Make or receive a call, then adjust the volume with the controls on the handle.
Care: wipe the handset with a soft, dry cloth, avoid pulling on the cord and store it without bending the cable.
Good to know
The smartphone visible in the photos is not supplied. Your device must support wired USB-C audio and microphone input.