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The MP02 New Generation 4G voicephone
Looking for balance? Here it comes.
Designed with the 21st century in mind.
“If anyone wants to talk to me, they can give me a call. Other forms of communication, for example email or social media, are available when I choose to use them – and via a linked device that allows me to use them more effectively.”
Petter Neby, founder of Punkt.
The Internet as a tool
Being here, being effective
Connection in the digital age
Low-key, stylish design
Designed for security
The MP02’s minimalist operating system is hardened against attacks. Coupled with the fact that it is not designed around its owner entering sensitive personal information like bank details, private images, etc., this is a phone built for autonomy in the 21 st century.
Pigeon
The MP02 is the first voicephone to offer a downloadable privacy feature that uses the Signal protocol to provide free, encrypted Internet-based calls and texts worldwide via Wi Fi or mobile data (subject to data charges). We believe Signal provides vastly greater security compared to the widely-used encrypted alternatives, which exist primarily as tools for harvesting and selling valuable metadata (contacts lists, who communicated with whom, when it happened, etc.). In the Signal system, all metadata is encrypted.
By using the Signal-protocol, it is possible to add group messaging and voice messages to the MP02.
Donate:
Signal is provided by a non-profit foundation. To find out how to support the work that they are doing, click here.
Bespoke tones
Rare tactility
Minimalist interface
“The MP02 builds on the paradigm shift of its revolutionary predecessor. From components to aesthetics, it’s an entirely new product inside and out – with a particularly striking contextual user interface.”
Design by Jasper Morrison
The body of the phone is reinforced with glass-fibre for maximum durability. The recessed screen is protected with Gorilla Glass.
Easy to hold and use – with real buttons. Remains cool during extended use.
Monochrome+ (black, white and occasional red). Unusually, it is text-based. Click through in seconds.
Up, down, select, go. Quick to learn, easy to use. Dedicated Contacts and SMS buttons for instant access.
Voice communication via VoLTE. Internet access available to secondary devices via WiFi/Bluetooth/USB.
T9 keypad as a backup to phone calls: texting with threaded messaging, MMS receipt/display and distinctive monochromatic ideograms.
The operating system is hardened against attack.
Transflective LCD.
The speaker housing is designed to optimise its acoustic properties.
Selection of original ringtones specific to the MP02, created by Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen.
Simple to connect to an earpiece or car system.
Always have power.
- easy-set alarm clock;
- stopwatch and countdown timer;
- world clock;
- basic calendar;
- notes feature with reminders option;
- calculator.
Free international calls and texts (subject to data charges), with world-leading data security built in.
Owner’s name can be displayed when the keypad is locked, for easy differentiation between multiple handsets.
Pigeon is Signal-compatible
Pigeon is compatible with the Signal system which uses VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology to make phone calls and exchange text messages.
Note: Pigeon is an independent creation and has not been endorsed by The Signal Technology Foundation
Pigeon is private
Group messaging
Voice messages
Self-destruct setting
Quote message
Read receipts
Typing indicator
Dedicated notification sounds
Note to self
Registration Lock
Archiving facility
View-once media
Auto-trim messages
VICUS phone case
Handmade in Marco Lazzaroni’s atelier in Ticino, Switzerland. Responsibly sourced leather from Tuscany, treated using the eco-friendly vegetable-tanning process.
(Note that as a handmade product, the texture of the leather may vary slightly from that shown in photographs).
QWSTION phone case
The QWSTION phone case is made in Zurich using Bananatex ®: a fabric notable for the fact that it comes from the banana tree. The lining is Merino-rayon felt, and the extractor strap is veg-tanned leather. The water-resistant coating is natural wax, and the entire product is plastic-free and biodegradable.
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About VICUS
The manufacturer VICUS was founded in 2015 by Marco Lazzaroni, with the aim of preserving traditional leather-working techniques.
Everything that the workshop produces is created by hand mainly by Marco himself.
Further info
QWSTION: the company
The manufacturer. Launched in 2008 by a team of five young designers, QWSTION produces a range of strikingly elegant and refreshingly eco-conscious bags and accessories.
They have established a strong reputation for combining classic Swiss minimalist design with 21st century sustainability.
Further info
MP02 + phone cases
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High-durability coating
Front glass-fibre reinforced (10%)
High-dispersion rear speaker housing
Soft-touch rear pad
Backlit keys
Anodised aluminium Power key and SIM tray
Splash-proof to IP52 (IEC standard 60529)
Up to 80% recyclable materials (ex. battery)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Resolution: 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Type: VA TFT transflective (sunlight-readable)
Viewing angle: > 80 / 80 /80/80
Protection: Gorilla Glass 3 (fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating)
Rear (hands-free) speaker (1.5 W max output)
Front microphone
Rear (noise-cancelling) microphone
Audio power amplifier class K
Vibrating alert motor
3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20
The MP02 is supplied unlocked
Bluetooth v4.2
USB 2.0 with USB-C connector, supports USB-C to UBC-C data transfer
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
eCompass
Charging method: USB-A to C and USB-C to C
Charging time: 2.5 hours (max.)
Standby time: 180 hours
Talk time: 4.2 hours
Anticipated lifespan: 5 years
Actual performance will vary according to usage
The battery is non-removable and irreplaceable.
SMS with predictive text-entry, user dictionary, threaded messaging, monochrome ideograms and MMS receipt/display
Contacts
Notes (with reminder facility)
Clock (including alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, world clock)
Calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Month-view calendar
Internet tethering (WLAN, Bluetooth and USB)
Aeroplane mode
OS updates via WLAN or 4G LTE
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian
Input languages:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm)
Getting Started guide
SIM-tray tool
*USB-C to C also supported.
Non-inclusion of charger to reduce e-waste
Minimised packaging for 40% reduction of transportation CO2
SW Version APHY v1.1 (03.01.0346)
MP02 new generation (released 11/21)
APHY v1.1 on the MP02
Carefully read this section before downloading and installing the latest software update APHY v1.1.
The MP02 mobile phone runs on Apostrophy (APHY) Punkt.'s in-house OS. Apostrophy is built upon AOSP (Android Open-Source Project).
With Apostrophy (APHY), we will be launching new features and services in the future to optimise the user experience and increase the value of our product.
If you download and install APHY v1.1 onto your MP02, you will receive update notifications OTA (over the air) from the next release onwards, and your device will automatically check for software updates.
Preparation
Ensure the MP02 battery is charged
Connection to the Internet for downloading the software: Wi-Fi or the MP02's own 4G LTE connection.
If you are using the MP02 for the first time, please follow the instructions 'Setting up the MP02'. If you are already using an MP02, follow instructions from 'Checking for and installing software update'.
Operating System update APHY v1.1
Setting up the MP02
f you are using the MP02 for the first time
Step 1:
- Press and hold the Power button to turn on the MP02.
- Set the time and date.
- Select the OS language.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
To complete download and installation, follow instructions in the Downloading and Installing APHY v1.1 section of this document.
Checking for and installing the software update
If you are already using the MP02
Step 1:
- Go to Settings > About > Firmware.
- scroll to "Check for update" and press to select.
- If a new update is available, it will be shown as APHY 1.1 (03.01.0346)
- Select Yes and press the Punkt. key to confirm.
The MP02 will now start downloading and installing the latest software. It may appear to be switched off for several minutes. Do not try and switch it on. Once installation is complete, the MP02 will restart.
Downloading and installing APHY v1.1
OS update APHY v1.1 delivers updated information concerning our privacy practices to the handset. This applies to the information we have previously collected from you and any information we may collect in the future.
Once APHY v1.1 is successfully installed onto your handset, we will then ask you to consent to the terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy to use our software services, including future updates.
If you do not consent, you will not receive update notifications for future software releases and Punkt. will assume that you consent to the handling of your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Policy on our website.
i) Privacy Policy
With APHY v1.1, we have updated our privacy policy, designed to protect your privacy; it contains information about what personal data we process - such as your IP address - to provide software updates and enable certain features. At no time does Punkt. have access to stored data on your phone.
By agreeing to the terms and conditions of our Privacy Policy your phone will automatically check for software updates in the future and you will receive update notifications on your home screen when new software is available.
If you choose 'Opt-out', you will not receive update notifications about future software releases on your MP02.
It is possible to opt-in or opt-out of the Privacy Policy at any time by accessing it from the Main Menu as follows:
Settings > About > Legal > Privacy Policy, then select either ‘Agree and continue’ or ‘Opt-out’ from the menu by pressing the Punkt. key.
We recommend all MP02 owners to update to APHY v1.1 as we are expecting to launch new features, which will require software version 1.1 installation and to receive future SW updates via FOTA without checking for updates manually.
Release Note MP02 APHY v1.1 (03.01.0346)
Additions:
- A Privacy Policy (PP) is now included with the new software; accepting the terms and conditions will enable future software updates on your device.
- An update on the FOTA (firmware over the air) application service means that installing APHY v1.1 will enable notifications to show on your home screen when software updates are available in the future.
Fixes:
- WebView application update: 4x4 CAPTCHA tiles are now correctly displayed when registering with Pigeon.
- Danish text string: the text string for emergency calling has been fixed.
- Volume control during calls: it is now possible to adjust the volume from the call menu. When Bluetooth is turned OFF, long press the UP key to control the volume.
