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As an alternative to #WhatsApp usually two messengers are mentioned. #Signal and #Threema. Usually together with the hashtag #unplugTrump.
But why Signal then? Signal is backed by the Signal Foundation, located in Mountain View, California, USA.
At the end of the day it’s only a question of time until MuskTrump will take over control here as well. So from my point of view Signal isn't a safe alternative. Only Threema is left.
Maybe its time using the #hashtag #unplugUSA instead of #unplugTrump

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 🇨🇭 ( apostrophy.ch).

Check their website to see all features:

punkt.ch