Gadgetory

the sample phone is a Kickstarter project that helps to limit the distractions of a modern smartphone we demoed its software features on a nexus 5 but this device if funded will be its own phone that will cost three hundred and forty nine dollars first it has a super simple interface you'll get the essential apps like email a browser and maps but you won't find any social media or even the Google Play Store here to do anything on the phone you have to type an intention you can call or text your contacts or make a note to yourself the sample phone also lets you set up your notifications in time batches by setting a regular tempo this helps you retrain yourself so you don't feel the need to compulsively check your phone throughout the day third if you're in a meeting or just need a break you can silence notifications immediately for a given time period by pressing a quick access button on the side in this demo unit it's been programmed into the volume rocker but you get the idea lastly sample lets you set up a mindful routine for small goals you want to accomplish at a set time you can set timers for tasks like journaling meditating or exercising this feature is meant to keep you focused and more goal oriented on daily tasks that you actually want to do again this phone doesn't give you all the bells and whistles of the latest flagship and it doesn't really aim to it's for users who consciously want a calmer and I know this sounds cheesy but sort of a more peaceful experience with their phones and Sampo could be a way for them to finally do that