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Cat Goetze’s Retro ‘Physical Phones’ Set December Shipments After $120,000 Launch

The Bluetooth accessory pairs with smartphones to offer a tactile, lower-screen way to handle calls.

Overview

  • Physical Phones confirmed a manufacturing partnership with initial customer shipments scheduled for December 2025.
  • Founder Cat Goetze reported $120,000 in the first three days of sales, surpassing 3,000 units and roughly $280,000 in revenue by the end of October.
  • The landline-style handsets connect to iPhone and Android via Bluetooth, ring for incoming cellular or app calls, and route call audio to the receiver.
  • Users can place calls by dialing numbers or by pressing the star key to trigger their phone’s voice assistant for contact calls.
  • Five retro designs are priced between $90 and $110, tapping consumer interest in nostalgia-driven tools to curb screen time.