Coming Soon: BP2 – Get out of your phone and into your life
Tired of being controlled by your phone? It’s time for a change. Introducing BP2 – the next generation of tech that respects your time and attention.
In a world of endless notifications and addictive apps, BP2 is something completely new and different. It’s not just another smartphone – it’s a revolution in human-centered technology.
- Reclaim hours of your day
- Boost your focus and productivity
- Strengthen real-world connections
- Protect your privacy and save money
BP2 is a physical device, not just an app. It’s built from the ground up to give you control over your digital life.
How is BP2 different from the original BoringPhone?
Like the original BoringPhone, BP2 is built from the ground up to be as boring and functional as possible. What we’ve added is the ability to customize how that functionality to suit your life.
Even if you want to spend less time on your phone, this long term decision is continually undercut by an almost unconscious habit of checking for new messages, content and diversion.
The BP2 allows you to prioritise your long term aim to spend less time on your device through minimalist design and tools and controls that you can adjust to suit your goals.
There is the ability to choose exactly which apps you put on your device and then choose to lock your settings for a set amount of time (no more reinstalling social media in a weak moment!)
This means a user can set up the device with just a few key utility apps and no browser or social media. You can then temporarily or permanently lock those settings in place.
Or you could set up like a regular smartphone during the day, but go into dumbphone mode from 9pm and overnight. You could lock the settings for a week and see if that setup works for you before adjusting.
How exactly does BP2 allow me to control my time and attention?
Showing the setup process is the simplest way of illustrating how the BP2 is a step beyond any other smartphone. This demonstrates the level of control available to the user:
Why is this a thing?
The BP2 is for people who want to spend less time on their phone, and more time doing the things that matter to them.
Smartphones are great, but by design they draw us into spending more and more time on them.
Because smartphones are engineered to capture our attention, it’s often not enough to simply say “I’m going to use my smartphone less.” To shift an unconscious habit we need to take conscious steps that change our behavior.
Deciding to use the BP2 is a deliberate choice to limit the amount of time you spend on your phone. When your phone is boring, there’s simply nothing mindless to do on it and so your time becomes available for other things.
What are the benefits?
Time
It’s pretty common for us to spend ten, twenty or even thirty hours per week on general unfocused smartphone use. That time can be freed up and redirected towards whatever it is you choose – reading actual books, getting out and exercising, learning something new, starting a side hustle – it’s all there if you have the time.
Focus
Every time you stop a task to check your phone for notifications, you lose focus on what you are doing. The BoringPhone doesn’t have social media or email, which reduces notifications. You’ll still be available for calls or important messages from friends and family, but you won’t be interrupted because a picture of an egg is trending.
Connection
We’ve all been guilty of it: Half listening to someone while waiting for them to finish so we can check our phone, or simply looking at our phone while we’re talking to people. It’s not the end of the world, but it is good to be really present with our friends, family and partners. Removing the smartphone can remove barriers and allow the space to truly connect with the people that matter to us.
Privacy And Cost Saving
Smartphones these days are set up to suck up as much data as possible. Multiple apps track not just their own usage, but our location and other data they can access. The BoringPhone slows this deluge down to a trickle. Less data also means less cost.
Would this be good for kids?
Yes! One of the reasons for creating the BoringPhone was for it to be a “first” phone for children. There are a number of advantages to the BP2:
- It looks like any other sleek, high quality smartphone.
- It can be set up to have NO internet browser, social media, mobile games or application store.
- It can have data messaging, voice and video calling.
- It is a high quality handset, that will last several years (if looked after!)
- The background can be changed to remove the BoringPhone logo!
BP2 is an option when you want to be able to contact your child when they are away from home, but don’t yet want to provide everything that regular smartphones have.
Will it work in my country?
We are working to make the BP2 work in as many countries as possible. Due to frequency and carrier restrictions, it may not be possible to achieve 100% coverage.
How much is it?
The final price of the BP2 is yet to be determined (but we’re aiming for a similar price to the iPhone SE).
Who are you?
We are b-tek, a small NZ startup with a big vision: to improve our relationship with technology. We are childhood friends, Alex Davidson and Jasper Mackenzie, and we have both experienced the challenges and frustrations of using smartphones in our personal and professional lives.
The BoringPhone was our first product, a minimalist smartphone that offered only the essential features and nothing more. We launched it on Kickstarter in 2019 and received an overwhelming response from backers who shared our vision. The difference in quality of life using the BoringPhone was so profound that we believed other people might also benefit from this type of phone.
We would like to accelerate our program and so we are working to partner investors who are aligned with our mission to provide the world with human centred technology that respects user time and attention.
Find out more at b-tek.org
How can I get one?
The BoringPhone’s initial Kickstarter success was just the beginning. Thanks to our amazing backers, we’ve proven that there’s a strong demand for mindful technology. Now, we’re preparing for a much larger launch to bring BP2 to the world, and we want you to be a part of it.
We’re building support for our next crowdfunding campaign and aiming big! Our goal is to have 50,000 people on our waitlist before we launch. By joining our waitlist, you’ll be among the first to get exclusive updates, special offers, and early access to our campaign.
Our current progress:
Joining the waitlist gives you the following benefits:
- Early Bird Specials: Get access to limited-time offers and special discounts only available to our waitlist members.
- Exclusive Updates: Receive behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks, and the latest news on BP2’s development.
- Priority Access: Be the first to know when our campaign goes live, giving you the best chance to secure your BP2.
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Help us reach our goal of 50,000 supporters! Share our waitlist with friends, family, and anyone who believes in the power of mindful technology.
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Together, we can make BP2 a reality and take a stand for technology that truly enhances our lives.