Today we're going to talk about something that one of us has considered buying in the past, but opted for a smartphone with /e/OS instead. But since we like the concept and design, let's talk about Punkt 🇨🇭, the "detox" and pro-privacy smartphone 📱.
Do you think we really need all those apps that are installed in our smartphones?
In our world of "app-obesity", Punkt offers a breath of fresh air with a simpler approach to technology.
Petter Neby 🇳🇴, a Norwegian entrepreneur, founded Punkt in 2008, a company that create products that focus on the things we really need without any of the distractions we don't.
Punkt is based in Switzerland 🇨🇭, it had around 50 employees and offers 2 different mobile models:
The 1st is the MC02. It has basic digital tools and focuses on privacy and security - email, calendar, contacts, notes, storage and a built-in VPN. They have an agreement with #Threema, which comes pre-installed. This model has a subscription and costs around CHF 12/month (1st year free).
The 2nd one, the MP02, is a classic #dumbphone. The interface is 100% text-based, with no icons, and it has the most basic functions of a telephone.
#Punkt devices use AphyOS, an OS based on #GrapheneOS developed by Apostrophy AG 🇨🇭 ( https://www.apostrophy.ch).
Check their website to see all features:
