A phone experience built around people
Uniquely Yours
Cioré is working toward a phone that puts people first.
We are making a device designed to last longer, give you clearer control over privacy, and treat your everyday life with respect. Our Explore page goes deeper on the technology.
Why Cioré exists
Smartphones are part of everyday life. People use them to stay connected, work, learn, take pictures, get directions, and manage important parts of their day.
Many people feel that phones ask too much from them and give too little control in return. Cioré exists because we think people deserve better choices.
A phone can still have useful parts, but a broken screen, worn battery, missing updates, or expensive repair can make replacement feel like the only option. That creates more electronic waste and makes people spend money before they should have to.
Phones and apps can collect details about where people go, what they search for, who they talk to, what they buy, and how they use their device. People deserve a clearer understanding of what information is being requested, why it is needed, and what choices they have.
People care about where a phone's parts and materials come from, how workers and communities may be affected, and what happens when a device reaches the end of its life. Cioré wants to ask better questions about sourcing, labor, materials, repair, waste, and the choices behind every device.
AI is being added to more phones and apps, even when people did not ask for it. Some people find it useful. Others want to decide when it is used, what information it can access, and whether it belongs in their everyday phone experience. Cioré believes people should have clearer information and more choice.
Core principles
We are exploring ways to make Cioré easier to repair and keep for longer.
Careful questions about components, where they come from, and waste.
We want to consider different bodies, senses, and needs from the start.
We want people to understand when AI may be involved and choose what they are comfortable using.
We share what we are learning, what we are building, and what still needs work. Simple updates and plain language, always.
Cioré is shaped by people who share ideas, feedback, research, creative work, and practical knowledge as the project grows.
Going the extra mile
Lumé OS is the phone software we are developing. It shapes what you see on screen and how you interact with your device. We are designing it to make everyday phone use feel calm, straightforward, and easier to understand through plain-language settings and clear notices.
Gaia is an AI indicator we are researching and developing to help our users have more control over their interaction with AI. It is not meant to be a required assistant. It is about giving people more visibility and more choice.
We are exploring practical ways a phone might make better use of energy during everyday life, including support from everyday light and warmth from use. This work is still being researched.
Our audience
How it all started
Founder & Product Architect
Chrissy started Cioré to build a phone experience that respects people, makes careful choices, and listens closely to its community.
Her work brings together software, user-interface design, and product engineering. She is focused on making privacy easier to understand, helping phones stay useful for longer, and considering accessibility from the beginning.
Our contributors
Cioré is an early-stage project shaped by people who bring ideas, research, design, and practical knowledge to the work.
Exploring the phone software and the choices that shape how it works.
Considering how different people may use the phone in different situations.
Exploring clearer ways for people to understand and manage app requests.
Looking at repair, parts, materials, and longer phone life.
Focusing on readability, visual clarity, comfort, and everyday use.
People contribute in different ways as Cioré grows. Their perspectives help us ask better questions, understand tradeoffs, and make more thoughtful decisions.
Looking ahead
Here is where we are and where we are headed.
Current stage
Next milestones
Our goal is to have our first phones ready for early testing in Winter 2026. If our timelines change as we learn, we will share that directly with you.
We are inviting the community to help move prototype development forward. Your support helps fund materials, testing, and early builds. Visit our Donate page to learn how to support the mission.
Community
Building a better phone experience takes perspective and community insight. We welcome your feedback, ideas, research, and practical knowledge as Cioré grows.
Join the waitlist to hear what we are learning and see meaningful updates when there is something to share.
