Introducing Sage Mobile: A Revolutionary New Smartphone Experience for UK Families

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Sage Mobile, a new tech brand that's redefining the modern smartphone experience, has launched in the UK with the world's first iPhone designed for kids and teens, free from internet browsers and social media. Developed on a foundation of digital wellbeing and simplicity, Sage Mobile offers a sleek and secure alternative to traditional smartphones, aiming to reduce online risk to UK families and smartphone users for the first time.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sage Mobile is a new smartphone brand that offers a device built on digital wellbeing and simplicity, designed for children and adults seeking a healthier relationship with tech.
  • The phone has no social media or app store access and defaults to have no internet browser, providing a safe and secure environment for users.
  • Sage Mobile has been launched in the UK, marking the international expansion of Techless, Inc., the US-based company behind the cult-favourite Wisephone.
  • Sage Mobile will debut with two iPhone models, the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro, each preloaded with Sage software, which removes the most common digital distractions and risks.
  • The UK launch is rooted in growing concerns around online safety, youth mental health, and tech overload, with over 7,000 online grooming crimes recorded in the UK in a single year.
  • Sage is not just for kids, but also for young adults seeking distraction-free devices, creatives, minimalists, and anyone who wants to live more and scroll less.
  • Founded in 2025, Sage Mobile is the creator of the world's only healthy iPhone, built to help families stay connected without the chaos of modern digital life.

Statistics:

  • Over 7,000 online grooming crimes were recorded in the UK in a single year, with most victims aged 12 to 15.
  • Sage Mobile aims to reduce online risk to UK families and smartphone users for the first time.
  • Sage Mobile is available on two iPhone models, the iPhone 16e and iPhone 16 Pro.
  • Sage software removes the most common digital distractions and risks, providing a safe and secure environment for users.
  • The UK launch marks the international expansion of Techless, Inc., the US-based company behind the cult-favourite Wisephone.

Sources:

  • A recent NSPCC report.
  • Techless, Inc.
  • Sage Mobile.
  • Christopher Kaspar, CEO and Founder of Techless.
  • "The world's first healthy phone for kids in Yorkshire" (Caption by John).
  • "Dumbed down Iphone by Sage" (Caption by JPI Media).