You'd be WISE to get the Wisephone!

It's a SMART choice to get a WISEPHONE

We really gotta keep these rolling 🙌🏻

regular Google Messenger has a camera at the top for video chat. Does this have any video chat?

let me guess... just like the ghost phone and gabb phone its only for the us. i hate this fuck i feel hopeless

For sure! That's why im excited for Wisephone II.. they will have some apps in their tool drawer that they will vet!

CAT S22 flip. You can get social media but its so horrible to use that you wont want to use it.

@@SpencerScottPugh Great!

this could be achieved with a custom android OS i think

No gallery?! Wut.

We shall see!

For the humans that actually want to be alive yes. But most do not want to live, they want to be slaves because it's comfortable for them not to think for themselfs.

He says while watching KZfaq videos.

This should have both if they add Spotify to the tool drawer. I haven't asked the CEO yet, but I imagine Spotify would be totally acceptable... at least in some way shape or form. The tool drawer is what is going to make this device much different from other dumb phones out there.

just get a cheap mp3 player. most of them have bluetooth feature

WhatsApp and Maps app, I'm sold

@@cincogus I seriously think both of those will be in the tool drawer. Definitely keep Techless on your radar for updates there!

Yes! Wiesphone II might just be the phone for you. It’s going to have Bluetooth capabilities and we are working on vetting various streaming apps for use within the Tool Drawer. We understand that music is a valuable feature to have on the phone, but we also want to maintain the privacy and distraction-free environment that so many crave.

For sure! I know you can mess around with screen time settings and permissions there, but it's a bit of a hassle!

You could just not install them? I don't have social media apps installed on my phone.

@@SpencerScottPughplus it’s too easy to work around those intentional obstacles. Not worth the time

@@SpencerScottPugh Samsung Galaxy A series and S series phones parental controls are fairly easy to use, anyways the thing I would miss the most on the Wisephone is the S Pen.

Sadly, unless its a permeant block, that just won't work, as long as the temptation is there, self control will wain after time.

Exactly what I had in my mind

Exactly!! I want to be able to do a bit more than the lightphone can do for when I need it, and have a larger battery to reap the benefit from an eink screen. Ultimately something like the Hisense a9 but with support for US bands would be my dream phone.

i need a dumb phone based on iphone 5s design

For some reason, as popular as it seems the mini iphones were, they just werent selling... I think mkbhd just made a video about the end of the small smart phones. I did love the 12 mini!! Knowing this company started with the idea of phones for kids, i would assume it's not out of the question in future iterations to make smaller form factors. We will see!

@Shazwani-Iris really loved Iphone 5s. Really handy to hold

Weird. I am surrounded by gyms that don't have this requirement. My supermarket still has a physical card you can scan, and coupons that I can print out, if I bothered to. None of my banks requires a smartphone to use their website. You're ether very unlucky, or missing something.

@@smileychess the world is a big place.

@@Oldasianguy - Exactly. The world is huge and varied. So if you have the perception that all the businesses near you require a smartphone, you should consider not giving them your business, and instead broaden your horizons to find those that are less elitist.

@@smileychess you say it's weird this person has that experience. I'm saying it might be normal in her part of the world.

@@Oldasianguy - Yes, and that's a weird situation to be in.

ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!

Just buy a 5s then. Its software is too old to run a lot of apps

@bombombalu that’s actually a great idea… tons of people say the 5s is the best iPhone ever

Nice opinion! The light phone for sure intrigued me.. i just dont think e-ink works for phones in its current iteration

Heck yeah! Excited to get my hands on mine and see how it changes my life! 🙌🏻

Hey I appreciate it man! Thanks for the comment!

I don't know about the bus schedules... might be something they include in their tool drawer. I can say there is location sharing. Though I dont know how closely it will be to Apple's find my in terms of usability. It is mostly geared toward seeing where your kids are in the parent portal!

Likewise! I appreciate you all letting me test drive wiseOS on Wisephone I!

I bought a separate sim and number. Just told family and friends my dumb phone number and to text/call that one on weekends!

EXACTLY. Get excited. I am!

Yes 🙌🏻 I’m excited for it as well!!

Absolutely! Can’t wait to see how 2024 shapes up for you all!

Not sure! I'm sure specs are on the website! I would hope it's a bit waterproofed though I'm not around water all that much.

Maybe in the tool drawer!

Ahhhh bummer. maybe some day!

Good question! Check their website!

Oh nooo

It’s still cheaper than any other carrier with the is fee

​@@thefernwehbus nahhh its too much

Makes sense to me. It made them able to lower the price of the phone itself. You could look at it as a payment plan if you want, which most phones come with anyway through various carrier options.

We recognize that our model may not align with everyone's preferences, and that's perfectly fine. We believe it's the most suitable approach to ensure continuous maintenance and development while also prioritizing the security of your data and attention.

Yes. Wisephone I is a motolora phone running wise OS. Wisephone II will be a brand new device made by techless.

might be hard convincing some parents... but I AGREE!!

Good question! Maybe in the tool drawer on wisehpone II!

Not at this time. However, transit is on our list for apps to look into and we hope to eventually have some transportation apps approved for use in the Tool Drawer.

@@gotechless Ah so it’s just not in the maps app but in a separate app correct? Also thank you so much for answering my question. Saved me some time doing research lol.

@@gotechless If you guys perfect this phone you will be rich! good luck lads

​@@ambersummer2685 The Wiesphone Maps Tool does not have Transit information but are looking at adding some 3rd party maps apps through the Tool Drawer that would include transit information for those who need it.

Some of these I wouldn't think would be necessary like email! Personally! But, the second phone will have the tool drawer of apps the company vets. Some of these might be included!

Pretty sure! More info on their website :)

You forgot games

First gen? Battery? Looking at the photos you take with that big camera? I would assume it being first gen is the main reason.

Not sure man 🤔

Good point 🤔

😂😂😂 Bruh

Or children children

Indeed! Little steep, but business is business i guess!

It’s about access

@@SpencerScottPugh just give someone you know an access pin, tell them to make a screen time limit and lock on apps you dont want to use, then tell them to make it locked away. then you cant easily get on apps

100% I’ve got high hopes for this company! Thanks Ben!

I've seen a few options out there for this concept!

Seems like that defeats the purpose 🤔

Keep watch in the tool drawer feature. They may add those apps!

You could say that. Excited to upgrade to level II at some point 😁

@@SpencerScottPugh Nice. Curious to hear how this one goes for an extended test. So far it seems to be a wise decision.

lol my mic wasn’t plugged in all the way… did the best I could with my camera audio 🤦‍♂️

On the surface!

Not sure if you can on the WP II but i know you cant send from WP I and didnt receive any yet from anyone so idk about receiving

Hmmm maybe find a particular launcher if you’re on android? Or an app and product like brick for iOS?

It helps lower the cost of what would probably be another $1000 device. I see it as a built in payment plan. That and it helps the small team of developers continue their work on making it a great device and software over the coming years.

@@SpencerScottPugh Nah. The CHEAPEST plan, which comes with minimal data, is $25/month which adds up to $300/year. That means in two years time you've paid $600 for a plan that sucks compared to what you could get from Mint Mobile. You have to pay $70/month for mobile hotspot, an essential feature for many, which means you're paying more than $800 the first year alone. No matter how you slice it, this is a raw deal for most people. If they wanted to give people the OPTION of using their plan, like Light Phone does, that would be fine. But forcing people into it is scammy. Hell, if it really is to keep the cost of the phone down (which I sincerely doubt), give people the option to pay more to not be locked into these bad phone plans!

​​@@SpencerScottPugh A payment plan eventually gets paid off; this plan forces you to pay in perpetuity. Plus, the cheapest plan is $24, and it's $70 to get mobile hotspot which many people, especially digital minimalists, would consider a necessity and that means you're paying almost $1,000 in the first year alone. Light Phone has a phone plan, but it's optional. That would have been fine, but forcing people into it is an atrociously bad deal. Only way I could see this being justified is if the phone were free.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. We understand that our approach may not suit everyone's preferences, and that's absolutely fine. Our goal is to ensure ongoing maintenance and development while prioritizing the security of your data and attention.

Subscriptions help providers kick the can forever... seen it in video games seen it in services... Netflix has been increasing the costs but shittyfiying the service... Subscriptions end up being a ponzi of sorts... or vaporware.

Gotta remember the company started with the goal of making safer phones for kids - those who should require supervision and can’t make those kinds of decisions for themselves, yet would like to have a great communication tool with modern tools. I hear you, but it’s not just for social media addicts or something.

I really wish you didn't need their carrier!! Love the design though

That's a great point. Has to be a way to scan and view one url but not then be able to surf the web... not sure how they can attack that!

Regular screen!

@@SpencerScottPugh oh well, wish list for the wise phone 3.

Maybe in tool drawer!

Nice idea! I do wonder if and when we will ever trade in the flat glass in our pocket for some other device… hard to imagine!

It would be a delight to wear a microwave device pegged to your skin 18h 7 days a week. Thankfully watches can't house a good antenna.

Why not? Is size what makes it dumb or smart? What if I wanna look at photos or videos of my kids on it? Don’t want it to have a 2 inch screen for that!

It’s not really about the size of the phone but what the phone is capable of doing that is what matters to minimalist users and I’m happy I found this video about this phone! Thanks KZfaqr!

Thanks for the comment. Sorry it felt like a puff piece. I just really like the company and the product. Am i not allowed to talk highly of brands and products i like?

@@SpencerScottPugh Just adding to the conversation... it is a public video I assumed you were open to less flattery comments and I was not rude was I? You do you man but that is what I explicitly used the word "FELT" my own personal subjective appreciation of the infomercial... I mean, review :)

lol we’re good brother!

So a flip phone is a smart phone since you can text?

I think they might be considering a few messaging apps like this in their Tool Drawer idea.

Literally the only reason I’ve not bought any phone like this. Hopefully the Tool Drawer works out that way.

We hear you! Signal Messenger is being evaluated and could potentially be accessible through the Tool Drawer. We will be updating our website with more information about this feature and approved apps soon!

@@gotechless Would open up a lot of potential for folks that need a productivity happy medium. Look forward to seeing what you guys can get done.

It will with the tool drawer in Wisephone II :)

Your suggestion is fantastic, and we're actively working to meet it. Group texting is in the pipeline, and we're also exploring the possibility of adding a streaming podcast feature. While the Music Tool currently enables playlist curation and listening to downloaded podcast episodes, streaming functionality is a priority. We're searching for third-party apps that align with our commitment to healthy technology.

Might be in the tool drawer!

Ah to each their own I suppose! I see it as a payment plan since the phone doesn't cost $1000

but then you realized it's going to be much, much better ;)

Gen 1 product!

At what price point would you purchase Wisephone II, knowing that we will never sell your data and always fight to protect your attention?

@@gotechless Right now? 300. If you add the correct features 400.

@@RHATHEN Thanks for sharing! What features would you say you need to justify $400?

@@gotechless Features: - Water Resistance - Using satellites when you're outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage to share location in emergency. - Call and text - Wifi, Bluetooth and 4g - High Megapixel Camera and good at low lighting without flash needed - Capable of videos at least 60fps - Good photo editing - Reasonable storage capacity - Emergency Alerts (tornado, tsunami…) - Regulable super strong flashlight/torch (no need to carry flashlight at night) - Capable of scanning QR codes for things like restaurant menu's - Big battery life and swappable batteries replacement from your website - Fast and Reliable software specs which don’t overheat easily - Universal phone design that allows multiple case manufactures to provide great cases - Fast charging - Loud clear speakers - Gallery function on photos - Easy SOS feature - Wireless Charging - Dual SIM Capability - Privacy controls - Easy operating system so elders can use the phone - Reading mode or night mode - Capable of downloading music podcasts or books to the phone - A touchscreen that works when wet - Emoji’s - Text to Speech Most of these features are a must. I'm surely missing a few more features. App Recommendations: - Great navigation, maps and GPS - Reliable Weather Forecast - Calculator - Calendar - Alarm - Transportation apps - Notes (perhaps notion?) - Free form of global communication. Whatsap, Messenger, Facetime… - Spotify - Chatgtp - Shazam - Translator - Recorder - Dictionary For the apps, you guys could add a new one with every update once the product is released. So overtime the product would get only better and better keeping your customers happy and promoting customers to recommend your product whilst having time to think through on which apps to add. Ha! You guys should hire me.

Tool drawer 👍🏻

lol in the good sense? Or bad sense?

Yessir!

Can’t talk highly about products/companies I like?

rhathen's idea. mention?

lol I'm already an affiliate... just not sure what I want to make a video on!

@@SpencerScottPugh What about Techless's wisephone 2 making a collaboration with Notion? Notion is notes but a million times better. Perhaps notion could be their notes?

And hardware with WPII

lol

Good point… idk how I feel about going back to the physical keyboard, but for sure different sizes would be great - especially for kiddos! We will see if they do this in the coming years! V1 is always a big challenge and I think it looks fantastic for a first attempt at bat!

We totally get where you're coming from! Finding a manufacturer to shrink down our phone to iPhone SE levels is like searching for a needle in a haystack while blindfolded. But hey, we've got our magnifying glasses out and we're on the hunt. In all seriousness though, it is quite the challenge to find a manufacturer that will take us on as a relatively small company - we're still growing and working hard to expand our capabilities though. Keep holding onto the dream and checking in with us. Also, Wisephone does have an onscreen keyboard to text from. Cheers!

lol they didn’t pay me, but I did get to talk with the CEO and our values align really closely. Really like the company and I am really excited to see what the WP II is like!

Because the itch to redownload will always be there

Exactly. It's setting hard boundaries! Modern phones and apps are masters at addiction and rabbit holes to sell us more stuff and keep us consuming. This allows for complete walls to such things.

We know that Wiesphone is not for everyone. If you are someone who can simply install the apps you need without worrying about installing others or getting sucked into hours of screen time, then we say go for it! Most people switching to Wiesphone, however, are looking for a phone that actually takes these things into consideration. Let’s face it, tech companies want you on your phone constantly and strategize ways to keep you there. Techless wants to change that and instead create a phone that gives you the tools you need and nothing you don’t, so you can worry less about your screen time and live more fully in the world around you!