To be honest I have never heard of them until now Simple mobile tool Heard. A substantial collection of simple apps now replaces the very basic functions that are actually provided by the manufacturer. But that’s the right keyword: the developer has now executed its announcement that it wants to bring its own smartphone to the market.
Android without Google, it works
Well, the part isn’t new, after all we’re not dealing with anything later here. It’s very much a no-name smartphone, equipped with mediocre hardware, but perhaps attracting interested parties because of the software easy phone It is based on Android, but fully distributed with a connection to Google, which is otherwise almost a prerequisite for the proper use of such a smartphone.
So here we introduce you to our brand new Simple Phone. Only software and hardware controls ensure ultimate privacy and security. The target audience includes more privacy-oriented people who don’t want to be tracked or rely on big companies, Google Play, etc. It’s aimed at people who want to block out ads and get things done without having to think about what the system is doing in the background.
But open Android, as it is well known, allows installing apps not only through the Play Store, but also from other sources. A popular alternative is F-Droid, a solution recommended by developers. Like many common mobile tools, the F-Droid Store comes pre-installed.
Simple Phone: Specifications
A quick look at the data sheet shows what you can expect from the smartphone:
- 6,53 Zoll, LCD, Full-HD+
- MediaTek MT6771 (Octacore, 4 x 2,1 GHz + 4 x 2 GHz)
- 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, non-expandable
- 4.500 mAh, USB-C
- Camera: 48 + 8 + 5 MP rear, 25 MP front
The SoC and limited working memory will probably ensure that you won’t get huge leaps in performance. Also a big downer: Android 11 is now a fairly old version on board. The Simple Phone can currently be pre-ordered for 399 Euros via the official online store – Is it exciting for you?
Alternative: /e/-foundation
Incidentally, this is not the first idea of its kind. The /e/ Foundation sells smartphones with its own Google-free custom ROMs, but uses existing smartphones.
