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On many phones, apps talk to each other in the background and ask for access they do not truly need. That is part of why you can mention something in conversation and later see an ad that feels too close.

On Cioré, the system is built to block that kind of hidden tracking as much as possible. You will see when an app asks for access. You choose what it can see. Permissions are described in plain language. You stay in control of what each app can use.

When you are out in the world, you can turn these options on so your phone quietly pulls small amounts of energy from light and warmth. It helps stretch battery life so you are not always rushing for a charger.

Most phones are sealed shut with glue and clips. Cioré uses a screw based assembly instead. When it is time to swap a part like a battery or camera, it is built to be straightforward with clear guidance. Many people will be able to do simple swaps themselves, and others can use a repair partner instead.

We spent months researching alternative and ethical materials for the phone down to the circuit level. We care about the planet and about people, so we work with suppliers who share that. Our partners are expected to avoid exploitation and harmful practices and to be transparent about how parts are made.

Protecting your data is not just about blocking things in the background. It is about giving you the ability to see what is happening and make your own decisions about it.

Cioré is pronounced like core.

Our team has spent months doing the work behind the images. We are researching components, talking with suppliers, and planning around real technical limits. The path is first a working prototype, then testing, then a device you can hold. We treat this as an engineering project.

The operating system controls what apps can do and see. We start from a hardened open Android base and add our own privacy rules. Apps get less access by default, run in tighter spaces, and you get clearer controls over things like camera, microphone, location, and contacts.

Privacy first means protections are on from the start. You see when an app wants access. Permissions are narrow and explained in plain language. Apps are kept in containers so they cannot quietly dig through your other data or follow you across the whole device.

No. The phone is solar assisted. You still charge it in the usual ways, but small surfaces pull extra energy from light and warmth to support the battery and help slow the drop between charges.

You still plug in your phone. Between charges, small surfaces pick up light on your desk, more energy outside in sunlight, and a little warmth from your hand. These are small streams of power that work together to stretch your battery life.

Modularity means the phone is built to be opened and serviced, not sealed and thrown away. We use a screw based design so key parts can be replaced. Many people will be able to swap simple parts with clear instructions. If you prefer, you can have a repair partner do it for you.

We spent months studying materials and components, including at the circuit level, to choose safer and more sustainable options where we can. We also vet suppliers for ethical sourcing and avoid partners that rely on harmful or exploitative practices.

You are seeing the concept design on this page. As the design improves, we will share more views. As we move closer to hardware, our community will see fuller previews and can send feedback on what we are building.

Our AI is designed to run on the phone instead of in large remote data centers. More of your data stays on your device. We focus on local processing, less data leaving your phone, and features that respect your control. You can turn it on or off at any time.

We are building on the Android ecosystem, so many familiar apps will work. The difference is that we run them in tighter spaces and give you more control over what they can see. Some apps that ask for too much access may be discouraged or blocked with clear reasons and safer options.

We are designing the phone to work with common carrier standards so you can use a usual SIM or eSIM. As we move closer, we will publish a list of supported carriers and regions so you can check your own.

Each phone will show a clear list of materials and key parts. From the device you will be able to see what it is made of, which parts are replaceable, and how to order pieces if something wears out or breaks.

No. It is for anyone who feels uneasy about how much their phone knows. You do not need to know the technical terms. We translate protections into a calmer, clearer experience so you can just live your life with more trust in your device.

Your interest helps prove that people want private, repairable, honest devices. Following the project, sharing feedback, and staying engaged tell us this work matters and guide what we build next.