Jesus Dash Plans $449 PineCone Smartphone
The Christian technology project targets early 2027 for its Linux-based phone while already offering a free iPhone and iPad companion app.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Christian technology project Jesus Dash has announced a $449 smartphone called PineCone, targeting early 2027. The project combines Linux, AI-powered assistance and religious resources, and a free iPhone and iPad companion app is already available.
Why it matters
The announcement offers a faith-oriented alternative to mainstream smartphones, pairing a dedicated device with religious content and connected AI services. Readers weighing new devices or subscription costs will want to see the pricing and privacy details as the product develops.
The PineCone phone uses Pine64 hardware, and connected AI features rely on external providers with a $19.99 monthly starting subscription. Temporary server-side user messages are intended to be deleted after 24 hours, but independent verification of these practices is not yet available.
The players
Jesus Dash
A Christian technology project that combines Linux, AI-powered assistance and religious resources into software and a planned smartphone.
The details
Jesus Dash is developing the PineCone phone alongside Windows, macOS and Linux applications that run inside existing operating systems. The Jesus New OS includes the Temple Suite with prayer spaces, guided meditation and Bible reading, while conversation histories are intended to be kept locally.
Timeline
Early 2027: PineCone smartphone targeted for release.
January 1, 2027: Earliest estimated availability of PineCone.
The Tech Race
The PineCone phone builds on Pine64's open-hardware platform, positioning a faith-focused device against mainstream smartphones from larger manufacturers. The approach is a niche counterpoint to the broader race among major tech companies to dominate the smartphone market.
Buyers considering PineCone should factor in the $449 device price plus any connected-service subscriptions, which start at $19.99 monthly. Users should also review the temporary 24-hour message deletion policy and local-storage claims before relying on the service for private conversations.
The takeaway
Price alone will not decide the PineCone's appeal; buyers should compare the ongoing subscription costs and privacy practices against their actual needs before reserving a device.
What happens next
Reservations are open and the PineCone smartphone is targeted for early 2027, with January 1, 2027 cited as the earliest estimated availability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
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