I’m afraid I personally would never get used to it in these modern days.
I really like the looks of the Pure and the idea behind it, but in these modern times it’s very hard to do without:
- Whatsapp. I hate it, but most, if not everybody, of the people I communicate with are using it and will never use something else.
- Bank app and paying. It’s the future, no matter if you like it or not.
- GPS. It’s a safety feature. Driving with a paper map and looking for the route is absorbing to much of your attention. And the ability to locate you in case of an emergency is really useful.
- Authentication apps of all sorts. Passwords will be used less and less.
- Parking apps. No more waiting in line with coins to get a ticket. Being able to extend your parking time without having to walk to you car.
- ID / check apps. Think of the corona apps.
- Having documents with you when travelling. More and more documents are digital these times.
- The ability to take snapshot photo’s. It’s very inconvenient to carry a separate camera for in case you want to take a few photo’s.
- Etc …
Right now I’m managing to use my iPhone as less as possible (30-40 minutes screen time per day), mainly because I don’t use social networks.
What would be a great phone that will work in these modern days is one that has at least the essential features (like the ones I mentioned) and great battery life (at least a week). I don’t need a App Store to download games or social apps.
Therefore I won’t buy the current Pure phone, but I admire the idea.