While many critics have turned their ire toward artificial intelligence, smartphones have also become problematic because of their addictive qualities. If you find yourself addicted to your phone and want to take a break, check out the upcoming Mudita Kompakt ink screen phone, which has a custom operating system, e-ink display, and many other features to bring balance to your life.
The Mudita Kompakt regularly sells for $439, but during the pre-order period, the company is offering a 27% discount, so you'll only pay $335 if you decide to buy it now. The great thing about this device is that it doesn’t have to pay Mudita post-purchase through advertising, an increasingly popular tactic for manufacturers. Mudita promises the device will be free of trackers, ads and any distracting apps.
Another unique feature of this phone is Offline+, which is a hardware switch located on the side of the device that turns off the microphone and GSM modem at the hardware level and the camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth at the software level. This feature is useful for privacy-conscious users who want more airplane modes.
Technical specifications are as follows:
Display: 4.3-inch E Ink, 800x480 resolution
Battery: 3300 mAh lithium polymer battery, up to 6 days of standby time
Processor: Quad-core MediaTek MT6761V/WBA
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (expandable via microSD)
Audio: ACC speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
Location: GPS
Camera: 8 million pixels with dual-color flash
Operating System: Custom Mudita OS K (go to Google)
SIM configurations: Includes eSIM, 1 nano-SIM, and a hybrid slot (2nd nano-SIM or microSD)
Durability: IP54 dust/splash proof, reinforced internal metal frame
Sensors: accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Polish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch
The company said it will launch a global version of the device outside of North America, with a North American version planned for May. So, if you want to take a break from your busy schedule, this phone will be available soon, and you can get a 27% discount on pre-ordering.