Blackphone is an Android-powered privacy-centric smartphone

TECHi's Author Michio Hasai
Opposing Author Techcrunch Read Source Article
Last Updated
TECHi's Take
Michio Hasai
Michio Hasai
  • Words 82
  • Estimated Read 1 min

As more news regarding NSA spying and insecure public communications surface, two companies feel there is a market for a new smartphone that is focused on offering users a secure and private way of communicating. Encrypted communications company Silent Circle and Firefox OS device developer Geeksphone, have teamed up to create a new device called Blackphone that “comes preinstalled with all the tools you need to move throughout the world, conduct business, and stay in touch, while shielding you from prying eyes.”

Techcrunch

Techcrunch

  • Words 76
  • Estimated Read 1 min
Read Article

As the reality of the extent and invasiveness of the security services’ dragnet surveillance programs hits home, the pro-privacy movement has been cranking up its own ideas to counter spy-tech with pro-privacy tech. The Lavabit founder’s recent Kickstarter for a secure end-to-end open source encrypted email project called Dark Mail is one example. Today, here’s another: meet Blackphone, a smartphone that’s been designed to enable secure, encrypted communications, private browsing and secure file-sharing.

Source

NOTE: TECHi Two-Takes are the stories we have chosen from the web along with a little bit of our opinion in a paragraph. Please check the original story in the Source Button below.

Balanced Perspective

TECHi weighs both sides before reaching a conclusion.

TECHi’s editorial take above outlines the reasoning that supports this position.

More Two Takes from Techcrunch

James Cameron’s Caution on Generative AI Reflects Industry Concerns and Future Challenges
James Cameron’s Caution on Generative AI Reflects Industry Concerns and Future Challenges

James Cameron, the acclaimed director known for pioneering visual effects in movies like Avatar, has expressed strong reservations about generative…

ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Integrated for Natural Conversations and Better User Experience
ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Integrated for Natural Conversations and Better User Experience

ChatGPT's voice mode has been integrated directly into the main chat interface, making it easier and more natural to use. …

X New About This Account Feature Reveals Account Details including Country Location but it faces Trust Issues
X New About This Account Feature Reveals Account Details including Country Location but it faces Trust Issues

X has rolled out a new ‘About This Account’ feature showing when an account joined, username changes, and importantly, geographic…

WhatsApp is Getting its Own Version of a Status Update Feature, Similar to Instagram Notes
WhatsApp is Getting its Own Version of a Status Update Feature, Similar to Instagram Notes

WhatsApp has relaunched its "About" feature, which functions similarly to Instagram Notes, allowing users to post short text updates visible…