The Dumb Phone That FINALLY Got It Right
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
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I share my experience with the Wise Phone, a minimalist/mobile device designed by Techless. We compare it to my past experience with Light Phone 2 and emphasize how Wise Phone better addresses my personal needs. While detailing my weekend spent exclusively using the Wise Phone, I highlight the basic functionalities, the pros and cons of the device, and its operating system. I really appreciate Techless's dedication to enhancing life without the distractions of conventional smartphones, and I looks forward to the release of Wise Phone 2, discussing its features and updates in response to user feedback.
00:00 Introduction to the Wise Phone
00:21 Overview of Techless and the Wise Phone
00:59 Pre-ordering the Wise Phone 2
01:32 Personal Experience with the Wise Phone
02:19 Exploring the Wise Phone's Features
07:06 Pros and Cons of the Wise Phone
13:09 Comparing the Wise Phone to Other Devices
19:07 Anticipating the Wise Phone 2
20:09 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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#dumbphone #wisephone #lightphone
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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
i just want a dumb phone that has spotify and bluetooth
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.
This is what we need in a dumb phone:
- Concert tickets (because a lot of these a-hole vendors don’t allow paper tickets anymore)
- Uber/Lyft for transportation
- Maps (just in case you get lost)
- Text
- Calls
- Music/ Podcasts
Basically a phone where you cant have social media or internet browsing…..
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.
To be honest, just seems like iOS or Android just needs to come out with an option to block social media apps.
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.
Digital minimalism is the future
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 RUclips videos.
What I hate nowadays is that almost for every purchase or service I use, I need to download an app for. I have to have an app for my gym membership (and they cannot accomodate otherwise, I already asked), for getting coupons for the supermarket I go to (they went paperless years ago), bank app (I have to identify myself on the app, even if I wanna log in through my laptop) etc. It's not that I have issues with social media like others. I have issues with life changing to think that everyone has and need to use smartphones.
i would like it to be smaller (like iphone 13 mini for example) and also an e-ink desplay. than it would have been perfect.
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
if there's a dumb phone based on iphone 5s design, imma spend my whole bank account
ABSOLUTE CLASSIC!
The only argument he makes, that I actually agree with is photos! Most Dumb phones have a stripped down camera and photo app, and if your kids are small and cute, they won't be that cute forever.. so take plenty of pics!
No, you don't need video chat.
No, you don't need a weather app.
No, you don't need group chats, all group chats suck always.
If you want to talk to someone call them and talk to them. Like a normal human being, it's better for your mental health.
After doing much research personally I’m not a fan of most of these non smartphones that still looks like a smartphone. I think even though the light phone with its lack of features has set the tone for what a non smartphone should be in terms of design and functionality. I’m especially a fan of the e-ink display and can see that being the future of displays. I appreciate your reviews.
Nice opinion! The light phone for sure intrigued me.. i just dont think e-ink works for phones in its current iteration
Call, text, maybe photos. I miss my Nokia 2660 flip
My biggest question is why is it so big? Without RUclips, browser, or games, why shouldn't it then be more compact? That's sortve a deal breaker for me.
First gen? Battery? Looking at the photos you take with that big camera? I would assume it being first gen is the main reason.
Incredible, honest review brother. Thank you.
Hey I appreciate it man! Thanks for the comment!
So interested in this! Thanks for the review!
Truly a “distraction free” phone! Wouldn’t change a thing. Can help remove A TON of anxiety and help us to realize we don’t really need a lot of the things we use on smart phones.
Heck yeah! Excited to get my hands on mine and see how it changes my life! 🙌🏻
This is the phone I've been thinking about for so long. Everything I dreamed of
Yes 🙌🏻 I’m excited for it as well!!
Spencer, thanks for the review...we're grateful for you & your intentional perspective! -The Techless Team
Likewise! I appreciate you all letting me test drive wiseOS on Wisephone I!
Thanks for sharing brother...
Absolutely! Can’t wait to see how 2024 shapes up for you all!
I have an app called minimalistic which is the same as the wise dumb phone 😂😂
Does it let you share your location to friends or family for safety reasons? Also, I live in NYC, busses can come early or late. How accurate are their real time predictions for bus schedules?
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!
It needs audio books and an eReader
it looks terribly unresponsive as you are tapping it ... this killed it for me
Damn it's not available in Canada!! After watching your review I was hovering over the preorder button but damn that's a bummer.
Ahhhh bummer. maybe some day!
The smartphone that elementary and high school campuses should only allowed to be carried by students.
might be hard convincing some parents... but I AGREE!!
I wish they would include spotify. But I realize that they market this phone like other "dumb phones", which is "no ads". If they incorporate spotify, you'll experience ads as the consumer, even if you're a premium user or on a family plan. You'll experience ads from podcasts for sure. And non paying Spotify users would experience ads regularly throughout their session. So I'm not sure how they would please the consumer without compromising their purpose with this product.
Good point 🤔
My list:
Cellular
Phone
Text
Working maps
Spotify
Offline music/audiobook player
ChatGPT
Sony Camera only on back with physical cover
Eink display with high refresh
Bluetooth
Obsidian
Signal
Small size and lightweight
Chi charging
Is the Wisephone 2 water resistant at the same level the new iPhones are? Less gimmicks hopefully means more room for perfection.
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.
I definitely don't want to subscribe to use an operating system...$7 a month to use the OS?... Good idea though... Headed in a bad direction... Thanks for the review and awareness...
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.
the only problem i found for this phones like "light phone" or the "wise phone" is the price!!!
Indeed! Little steep, but business is business i guess!
Is that a motorola branded fingerprint scanner at 4:25?
Yes. Wisephone I is a motolora phone running wise OS. Wisephone II will be a brand new device made by techless.
Does the wisephone work in canada?
Good question! Check their website!
I need a gallery!
When this has WhatsApp and Spotify than shut up and take my money.
Keep watch in the tool drawer feature. They may add those apps!
Can you find bus schedules in the map app?
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.
Sounds quite interesting but you didn't consider in the mix the 399 price for the phone AND the carrier cost... Because this phone works ONLY with their carrier service.
In theory it is a great cause... Minimalism. In practice it is yet another company that is literally making money over people that can't put a lock on their devices and use a phone as a phone. Which I find borderline insulting because taking advantage of people that have no self control and go for "distraction free" devices (which are crippled devices on purpose...) is like to go after people with a gambling addiction with something that is aimed at taking advantage of their addiction.
If the phone was just 399, I would say it is an interesting portable e-reader and a phone; but if you have to pay a fee just to use it as phone; then do yourself a favor, put your phone in silent mode and offline and start gaining control over your tech yourself, instead of give money to a company for a product you don't really need.
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
I love this idea, but problem is when I need to order bolt / uber, buy ticket to bus, find open hairdresser, split bill with friend in restaurant on revolt or add contact to google or receive email.
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!
Wisephone forcing you sign up for a costly subscription through them is a nonstarter. EXTREMELY dumb move on their part
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.
I definitely think this Wisephone is a huge improvement over the lite phone. It seems to be an easier transition to the non-smart devices rather than a painful experience that will take weeks to get used to. I'll be interested to hear your review when the Wisephone II comes out, I think the idea of switching numbers for a weekend is great, and I wonder if there's a cost effective option to have that SIM card and not pay a monthly price for it and just get a "use it when you need it" type of card? Either way, I really like the concept of the phone and the company behind it, might not be a bad first phone for my son when he gets much older lol!
100% I’ve got high hopes for this company! Thanks Ben!
Looks like you got Wiser.
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.
I want a phone that would just give me access to Google, Google maps, Whatsapp and Spotify😢
Hmmm maybe find a particular launcher if you’re on android? Or an app and product like brick for iOS?
Why is there a blinking (I guess Infra red) led on the phone? Is it distracting?
The final version does not seem to be offering a headphone jack... I like to short circuit my phone's mics when I am not using them... do not like without HP-J
No uber? Kinda just want an e-ink phone with uber and maybe telegram.
Oh and it requires a subscription? Nah, pass... BTW this felt more like a puff piece than an honest review, just being honest.
This just looks like a smartphone with a dumbphone app activated.
On the surface!
Does it have a hotspot?
Pretty sure! More info on their website :)
You could just simply use an android launcher I forget the name of to have exactly similar effect. Much cheaper that way.
I've seen a few options out there for this concept!
the future of dumb phones, or smart phones if you will, will be smart watches with eSIM. You just disable social media on it and thats it.
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.
Great video! Heads up though, you audio is super echoey my man. Get a better mic or maybe soundproof your studio?
lol my mic wasn’t plugged in all the way… did the best I could with my camera audio 🤦♂️
bro could you tell me about a dumb phone that has Bluetooth and Spotify compatibility that is available in India ?
Not sure man 🤔
No podcasts?
Maybe in tool drawer!
$399 is too expensive for this kinda phone, tbh
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.
Is the screen like an e-reader?
Regular screen!
@@SpencerScottPugh oh well, wish list for the wise phone 3.
Looks like this is going to require their proprietary phone plan. 100% nope.
Ah to each their own I suppose! I see it as a payment plan since the phone doesn't cost $1000
I hope it can read QR codes. Restaurant menu's these days you know?
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!
If only it could use signal messenger.
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.
Too many people need too many things. This will never succeed. I want my banking apps. Others want music apps. Some want or need email. People just need to learn that a dumb phone with a few apps has always existed. People have no self control, and are therefore dumb themselves.
Tool drawer 👍🏻
At first I thought this was a Samsung budget phone.
but then you realized it's going to be much, much better ;)
I only ask for group texting and podcasts. This doesn't have podcasts. Not for me.
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.
this was an Ad.
needs messeging apps like whatsapp to be useful in europe
Might be in the tool drawer!
Motorola with custom rom lol
Yessir!
This is so sick
lol in the good sense? Or bad sense?
Why would a "dumbphone" have a 6.5" screen....
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 RUclipsr!
Collab with Notion?
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?
So it's just another os
And hardware with WPII
i need whats app are these dumb phone makers stupid. whats app is not addictive. its like lieferando or amazon wich are also a must
Why do they make them with such large screens, it should be smaller, it should have a keyboard!
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!
Can you play games on it
lol
You can just literally delete your apps on your current phone for minimalization. Why buy another?
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!