SLEKE. builds distraction-reduced smartphones on refurbished Google Pixel hardware, running a custom Android-based operating system called OdysseyOS. The phones block millions of NSFW links, trackers, and distractions while restricting app installation to a curated store, helping users stay present in the real world. Each device is carrier unlocked and supports both SIM and eSIM.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Modern smartphones are engineered to capture and hold attention through endless notifications, addictive apps, and unrestricted web access, pulling users away from real-world interactions and experiences. This constant digital stimulation undermines focus, mental well-being, and the ability to engage meaningfully with people and activities around them.
Solution
SLEKE. offers a purpose-built smartphone that strips away distracting elements while retaining essential communication and utility functions. The device runs OdysseyOS, a custom operating system based on Android 16, which integrates privacy and security hardening alongside the latest AOSP features. SLEKE. blocks over 3,000,000 NSFW links, trackers, and distractions through a hidden web engine, and prevents side-loading of apps outside its curated store to maintain a focused user experience. The phone is built on reliable Google Pixel hardware, using refurbished units to reduce e-waste, and comes carrier unlocked for easy switching with SIM or eSIM support.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individuals seeking a less distracting smartphone experience, including minimalists, digital wellness advocates, and people who want to prioritize real-world activities and relationships over constant device engagement.
Features
- OdysseyOS based on Android 16 with integrated privacy and security hardening
- Hidden web engine that blocks over 3,000,000 NSFW links, trackers, and distractions
- No side-loading: app installation restricted to the curated SLEKE. store
- Refurbished Google Pixel hardware for durability, performance, and reduced e-waste
- Carrier unlocked with support for both physical SIM and eSIM