PauseOS: Distraction-Free Phone OS

> NO TYPICAL APP STORE

> Instead of unrestricted app stores, we provide a curated selection of essential, distraction-free applications that align with our mission.

That's quite a big undertaking and a lot of control handed over to the manufacturer/maintainer. Phone is still a communication device, so it would be nice to see Signal, Conversations, Element (all of which are FOSS and could be easily rebranded), but then half of the world needs WhatsApp. Or is it distracting because you can contact businesses on it? (Like the Uber example on their page) Many people want banking apps too, do they plan to vet every single banking app?

> No Typical Web Browser: Instead of a standard browser, our devices feature an allowlist-based approach to access specific, distraction-free websites.

> Future Plans: We aim to expand the allowlist over time, but decisions will be made internally to ensure it remains aligned with our vision of distraction-free usability.

This alone sounds like a it should be a deal breaker for everyone.