Going Retro with Native Union POP Phone in Neon Yellow

Earlier this month, I received a very interesting phone accessory for review. You might have seen it already. You might have even loved it or hated it already. But let me share with you what I think about the Native Union POP Phone from a layman's point of view.

I think it was late last year when I started seeing a lot of ladies sporting a very retro phone handset in this modern and smartphone-infested age. My first reaction? WTF! I really didn't understand why they'd be lugging around big handsets which would inevitably take a lot of space inside the bag. Okay, it's cute. I get it, it's quirky. But is being hipster really worth more than one's convenience? Then, something unexpected happened...

The beau also started using the Native Union POP Phone.

Initially, I was shocked. I also pestered him with tons of questions why he started using one. I wanted to understand why my boyfriend who makes every effort to look and feel macho would use this trendy POP Phone. And after he told me why he decided to use it, I became intrigued. Then, I became interested to own one too.

The Native Union POP Phone comes in a variety of colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink, black, white and many many more. Aside from solid colors, it can also come with prints, or even transparent! The beau uses a blue handset, while I fortunately received a neon yellow one -- something that's happy, bright and literally pops.

You might be wondering why I suddenly became interested after being a skeptic at first. Well, even before I received my own Native Union POP Phone, the beau had already shared a good number of benefits one can get from using this retro handset.

• It's very comfortable to use, especially if you talk on the phone for a very long time as it won't heat up the way a mobile phone would.
• No more accidentally pressing buttons on your phone.
• It keeps you away from your actual phone minimizing absorbed radiation.
• Calls are definitely clearer. I've been on the receiving end when the beau was using his POP Phone, and I can attest the sound quality became a lot better.
• As a traditional handset, it's easier to hold with your hand or even cradling it in between your neck and shoulder than you would with a mobile phone.
• You can use it on your tablet or PC. Make your calls via Skype, Viber and other VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) feel like a telephone call.
• It's easy and comfortable to grip with its soft and rubberized texture.
• It also has a built-in pick-up and hang-up button for added convenience.

Whether you're using an iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy, a Sony Xperia, an LG Optimus, a Blackberry, or any other querty or smartphones, the Native Union POP Phone is compatible. You can of course use it with your tablet, laptop or even with a desktop.

The Native Union POP Phone comes in with a 3.5mm plug. It's basically compatible with virtually every audio jack. However, older phones may not support it. Just like how I can't ram the plug into my ancient and battle-scarred Nokia 1662 (with 2.5mm jack).

It fits like a dream to my Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 though.

Aside from using it for phone calls, the Native Union POP Phone can also be used to listen to music! I know, I know, it sure feels weird listening to music from a handset. It reminded me of the times I'd patiently wait for customer representatives to unhold my call after letting me rot listening to their looping phone on hold music. But hey, if this is your thing though, we won't judge you. (As consolation, I tried doing it myself a few times.)

After personally experiencing the Native Union POP Phone, I can definitely say that I approve of this product. I might not bring it with me when I go out, but it has been a nice phone accessory to have at home -- perfect for making telebabads with the beau, and perfect for my mom whose cellphone calls usually last for 3 hours.

The Native Union POP Phone retails for P1,200.
It's available at Beyond the Box, Digital Hub, and Digital Walker nationwide.
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