YotaPhone 2 likely not coming to US after all
Citing supplier issues, the Russian phone maker has pulled an about face on plans to bring its unique smartphone to North America.
Despite raising far more than enough money required, Russian phone maker Yota Devices will not be offering its unusual, double-sided YotaPhone 2 in the US. At least not this year.
Yota Devices purportedly emailed a letter to backers of its successful Indiegogo campaign, citing logistical issues that are causing the company to scrap its short-term North American plans, tech site The Verge reports.
Those who backed the device through the crowdfunding website now have two options: obtain a refund, or receive the international version of the YotaPhone 2. Although the global model does work on AT&T and T-Mobile networks, it doesn't support their respective 4G LTE bands.
The YotaPhone 2 is an interesting device in that it has two displays: a traditional LCD panel with an e-ink screen on the rear. Powered by Android KitKat, other notable specifications include an 8-megapixel rear camera, 32GB of storage and a 2,500mAh battery. Be sure to check out CNET's review of the handset here .
On the brighter side, Yota Devices has secured a new manufacturing partner that may be able to handle scalability demands. Provided everything goes according to plan, a new-generation YotaPhone will offer more impressive hardware at a lower cost -- even in North America.
Yota Devices did not respond to a request for comment.
