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Aptos Foundation has unveiled a new crypto smartphone called JamboPhone priced at $99 and already available in 40+ countries. 
In a <a href="https://aptosfoundation.org/currents/aptos-foundation-partners-with-jambo-to-empower-emerging-markets-through-web3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blog announcement</a> on Feb. 15, <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/aptos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aptos</a> Foundation said it has entered into a collaboration with African tech startup Jambo to roll out its rival for <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/solana/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Solana</a>‘s Saga, dubbed JamboPhone. According to Jambo, the smartphone, boasting <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/android/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Android</a> 13 and a 6.5″ IPS LCD display, is reportedly already on sale in numerous emerging markets, starting at $99. 
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While Jambo touts its product as “the best gaming smartphone in its class,” it looks similar to the Chinese custom smartphone <a href="https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/-Factory-AGM-NOTE-N1-Ultra_1600991543735.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.p_offer.d_image.6af46218tdBy4P&amp;s=p" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AGM Mobile N1</a>, which also shares similar hardware and is priced at $85 on Alibaba for orders of six or more units. 
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Nevertheless, Aptos Foundation stressed that JamboPhone represents more than just a device, labeling it “a bridge to the Aptos ecosystem” due to pre-installed applications tailored to Aptos’s ecosystem, such as Petra, an Aptos-compatible digital wallet. 
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 “By prioritizing accessibility and education, we aim to ensure that the benefits of technological advancement are accessible to all, paving the way for a more connected and empowered global community.” 
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Following the announcement, the price of Aptos’s cryptocurrency, APT, surged by nearly 3% and is currently trading at $10.6, according to data from CoinMarketCap. 
The successful launch of smartphones has emerged as a win-win strategy for crypto projects seeking to bolster activity within their ecosystems. For instance, Solana has already <a href="https://crypto.news/solana-mobile-opened-pre-orders-for-new-smartphone/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">launched</a> pre-orders for the second generation of its Saga smartphone, anticipated to be more affordable than its predecessor and scheduled for shipment in the first half of 2025. 
 Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/solana-saga-called-by-tech-industry-critic-as-worst-smartphone-of-2023/"> Solana Saga called by tech-industry critic as worst smartphone of 2023 </a>

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