@kirkmahoneyphd All electronics should be made to last. From a sustainability point of view, there really is no point in buying a brand new phone every two years. I have an 8 year old Blackberry Q10 that works fine, does what it’s supposed to do. I don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon.
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Just related to the OP, I really think the only genuinely internet enabled feature I can say is essential is text over the internet via any service, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, anything. I have friends abroad and it would be too expensive to send texts traditionally. Also, my partner works in an area without signal but plenty of internet, so a service like Signal is 100% necessary.
Other than that, everything else is non-internet based. SMS, Calls, and t9 predictive texts are all thats required.
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In my mind, a true smart phone is a connected device that allows full connection to important life enhancing functionalities and tools like email, messaging, encyclopedia, calculator, book reading, lists and reminders, calendar, music, navigation, online banking, etc.
My top requests would be as follows:
*** Physical keys. In my fantasy world, any truly efficient communication device MUST have a full qwerty keyboard like the more modern BlackBerrys plus hard keys for send and end. I think a blackberry style optical “mouse” button (like the center button on the Pure phone “D” pad) would be a fantastic way to ditch touch screen dependency.
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Google calendar is a critical part of keeping my business running and my life in order. If not google, it must be a platform that allows two-way sync with popular systems like online customer scheduling services. They key factor is auto sync without needing to plug in. I need to see stuff just appear on my calendar so I know what my customer obligations are.
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Extremely long battery life. I’d be happy with e-ink display if it meant charging only once or twice a week.
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Nook and/or Kindle book reader apps. I love reading when I have down time in a waiting room or coffee shop but I almost NEVER remember to bring my nook device with me.
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Tidal music app. Again, I have an audiophile dedicated music player but I rarely have it with me on the go.
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Led flashlight. Let’s face it, having a light in your pocket is a life-saver when you need it and we rarely plan for such a need.
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Super simple, direct, easy access to priority phone numbers. My favorite system for this is a two-digit speed dial memory that shows a 10-number dialer with the standard letters under the numbers. Almost any important contact can be stored with a simple 1 or 2 digit recall associating a person’s first and/or last name with the letters on the keys. Example button sequence from default home screen simply press SEND to open the dialer and then a number for the contact… to call “Mom”, press SEND, 6, SEND. To call Neil Buckland press SEND, 62, SEND.
Some “Nice to have” features:
I’m quite happy with my Garmin dash-mounted GPS navigation. A nice simple “walking” version of gps for city life would be nice. Don’t need all the google maps bloatware like photos and reviews and ad links, etc.
No need for full internet but a wikipedia app would be quite useful and satisfying. Perhaps an app for searching for local businesses (something like old school yellow pages) with the ability to click an address and go to navigation.
Some sort of aggregated messaging app that can send and receive DMs from all the major apps without seeing or accessing the feeds. Something like facebook messenger Lite that also works for instagram, whatsapp, sms, etc.
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In a device designed to not occupy me. I am looking for two things phone calls and secure messaging like Signal. For me I look at a device like this as a complement to a second device.
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If a phone has internet capabilities, I would prefer them to be able to be shut off with a hardware switch if we are talking about WiFi. This would also apply for GPS. With those addendums said, I would say that my only must haves that come in with wireless connectivity are Signal and maps. Maps are actually of lesser importance as SMS directions are an option. I suppose Signal is the key feature for me as a phone is primarily a communications device.
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I get the feeling that I am in a minority group that thinks Pure is a perfect PHONE as it is.
Can’t wait to get mine 
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I wouldn’t say that you are really in the minority. All of us are here because we think that the Mudita Pure represents the best phone that a person can presently get. My thought was, were I to add anything, what would it be? For me, as I noted, I think that Signal is it.
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E-ink screen with Apps for eReading, Navigation, Communication (Email, Messaging), Calendar, Music, Minimal Games (Chess, Cards, crossword puzzles), Password Managers (MFA), Amazing Battery, Bluetooth
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Having experienced the past and now living in the present future, I’d be happy using two gadgets: A phone small enough not to notice it in my pocket that makes calls, sends & receive texts, has an alarm and perhaps a calendar, and then another gadget that does everything else a modern smart phone offers (social platforms, music, map, etc).
The Mudita phone am looking for needs to have exceptional, almost analogue-like, full bodied, clear and loud audio for calls (both ways). Secondly, to have a tenacious signal reception strength but with the lowest harmful radiation emission possible. Am sure the latter can be achievable.
All the best for your business venture.
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@urszula Been on the forums for roughly two weeks. One thing I am certain of is that Mudita will never be able to please everyone…. please don’t try.
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@mindful321 Thanks for the support. I think Mudita is doing its best while sticking to its ideals.
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