TL; DR
- Wendy’s Canada is giving away 20 branded Android phones.
- One phone a day is awarded through a Twitter competition.
- The device has a 6.4-inch screen, triple rear-view cameras and a voice command “Hey Wendy”.
In one of the more unusual promotions for a fast food chain, Wendy’s Canadian branch is giving away 20 units of a custom Android phone.
To qualify, Canadian residents (outside of Quebec) must download the official Wendy’s app, take a screenshot of a favorite order, and share it on Twitter using the hashtags #WendysPhone and #Contest, according to a post discovered by MobileSyrup. The competition runs from September 27th to October 17th, with a new person being awarded every day. On the final day, the final winner will be determined via livestream and chat starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
To get yours, download the Wendy’s app, 💗 and take a screenshot of your favorite Wendy’s order and then tweet it #WendysPhone and #Competition. You can try again every day. Learn more about the phone here: https://t.co/sRHZ7UXUuF
The phone is likely just a rebranded budget model, but some confirmed specs include three rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and a 6.4-inch (1,600 x 900) HD + screen. Wendy’s adds that owners can use “Hey Wendy” for voice commands, suggesting the promo branding goes beyond a logo on the back. It is not clear which voice assistant is triggered by the wake-up word.
Aside from being a very different breed of fast food giveaway, a phone might hold a particular appeal to Canadians. Locals are used to paying elevated prices for both smartphones and cellular services, the latter often being some of the most expensive tariffs in the world relative to their advantages.