Moving Offline
Moving Offline Podcast
A Balanced Phone with Albert and Carlos
0:00
Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:04
-22:04

A Balanced Phone with Albert and Carlos

Two ways to support Moving Offline:

Esta entrevista esta disponible en Español.

Welcome to Moving Offline! Today, we dive into the world of digital minimalism with the founders of The Balance Phone, Albert and Carlos. Discover how they're revolutionizing the mobile phone market by designing a device that focuses purely on essential functions while eliminating distractions like social media, streaming services, and more.

We'll explore who this phone is for, how it works, and the principles guiding their decisions on allowed apps. Whether you're a digital minimalist or a parent seeking a safer first phone for your child, this episode offers a lot of insights for the journey.

Timestamps

00:00 Smartphone Simplicity Meets Functionality

05:19 Digital Minimalist Phone Appeal

09:30 App Blacklisting Strategy Overview

10:39 Content Blocking Strategy Explained

14:16 Screen Time, Revenue, and Power Struggle

20:11 Community-Driven Project Appreciation

Links

https://www.thebalancephone.com/

How to turn a Smartphone into a Dumbphone

Moving Offline is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Discussion about this podcast