iPhone 16e in hand

Sage Mobile launches First ‘Healthy iPhone’ in the UK

Default Sage Mobile system has no social media, internet browser, or app store access

 Sage Mobile is officially launching in the UK with the debut of what they are calling “the world’s only healthy iPhone” for kids and teens.

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Sage Mobile says it offers a sleek, secure alternative to traditional smartphones, free from social media, internet browsers, and algorithm-driven apps.

The UK launch marks the international expansion of Techless, Inc., the US-based company behind the cult-favourite Wisephone.

With Sage, the brand is bringing its mission to protect focus, foster intentional connection, and reduce online risk to UK families for the first time.

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.

Designed for children taking their first step into digital life, as well as adults seeking a healthier relationship with tech, Sage challenges the norms of always-on culture.

“We didn’t want to build a ‘parental control’ phone,” said Chris Kaspar, CEO and Founder of Techless.

“We wanted to build a device that’s safe by design, not safe by surveillance. With Sage, we’ve created a smartphone that helps people reconnect with real life, not just reduce screen time.”

Sage Mobile Healthy iPhone

Key Features of Sage Mobile

  • Default system has no social media, internet browser, or app store access
  • Preloaded with essential tools only (messages, music, camera, calendar, maps)
  • Explicit image detection and factory reset prevention
  • Simple, unified setup with no loopholes for workarounds
  • iPhone hardware plus Sage software, bundled as a monthly subscription
  • AppleCare included on the 16e, AppleCare+ included at no additional charge on the 16 Pro (both managed directly by Apple)

Sage Mobile Pricing & Pre-Orders

  • iPhone 16e: £119/month (includes AppleCare, AppleCare+ available as add-on)
  • iPhone 16 Pro: £149/month (includes AppleCare+)
  • One-time set-up fee: £119 (16e) or £149 (16 Pro), refundable if the plan is cancelled within 14 days of receiving the phone
  • No credit checks and no long-term contracts – all plans are month-to-month

Pre-orders open at launch with 50% off the first month; shipping estimated late August following an extended QA period

The brand’s UK launch is rooted in growing concerns around online safety, youth mental health, and tech overload.

A recent NSPCC report revealed over 7,000 online grooming crimes were recorded in the UK in a single year, with most victims aged 12 to 15. Sage removes the risk at its root by eliminating the platforms predators use.

The Launch Event: Above the Noise

Sage Mobile’s UK launch, Above the Noise, will be held at the Tate Modern in London today (Wednesday, 16 July, 2025).

The invitation-only lunchtime event will feature a keynote by a leading UK psychologist and an intimate panel discussion exploring healthy tech use, with expert insight from Techless founder Chris Kaspar.

A limited number of Sage Mobile devices will be available to media and early adopters on request.