That Awful Gold Trump Phone Will Reportedly Ship This Week

Trump Mobile says the gold T1 smartphone will start shipping this week after repeated delays from its original August and October targets.

The company reportedly took $100 deposits from about 600,000 buyers, bringing in nearly $60 million before delivery.

The phone has drawn scrutiny over shifting claims about U.S. manufacturing and its ordinary Android specs.

The delayed rollout comes amid criticism over the long wait, heavy preorders, and doubts about the phone’s value and marketing.