Solana Mobile Ends Support for Saga Smartphone
Solana Mobile has officially stopped software and customer support for the Saga smartphone. The device, which sold around 20,000 units, gained unexpected fame due to its role in lucrative memecoin airdrops.
Solana Mobile has announced the end of software and customer support for the saga smartphone. This decision marks the conclusion of a two-year journey for a device that sold about 20,000 units. The Saga gained unexpected popularity due to its involvement in memecoin airdrops, rather than its original Web3 ambitions.
The company’s recent notice states that Saga owners will now only receive general inquiries support. This move effectively halts further advancement of the device. The team expressed gratitude to Saga users and developers, acknowledging their contributions to shaping the company’s future.
Launched in May 2023, the Saga aimed to integrate blockchain tools into mobile hardware. However, its primary utility shifted to becoming a hotspot for lucrative crypto airdrops. Preloaded wallets on the Saga became targets for token distributions, turning it into a golden ticket for speculative memecoin airdrops. The short support cycle aligns with Solana Mobile’s focus on its next device,the Seeker.
The Saga’s short support window contrasts sharply with industry standards.apple and Google offer longer support periods, raising questions about the challenges of crypto-native hardware. This leaves Saga owners with devices that are vulnerable to security threats.
Meanwhile, Solana Mobile is shifting its attention to the Seeker, its second-generation device.With over 150,000 preorders, the Seeker is set to generate notable revenue, indicating a more receptive market. The Seeker began shipping in early August to over 50 countries, signaling the company’s growth and adaptation.
