These are the 5 popular apps I switched to this year
…Some of them offer complete privacy thanks to end-to-end encryption, while others are at least more privacy-focused than their replacements. Here’s which apps I switched to, and why…
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Fairphone is officially ending support for this phone, but software updates aren't stopping
…Murena will extend its life by two more years via /e/OS, delivering continued security updates, stability fixes, and privacy-focused features like tracker blocking and Advanced Privacy. Users can switch to…
Your favorite Android apps might hide dozens of trackers — here’s how to find them
…It’s built and maintained by the French non-profit Exodus Privacy, a group of “hacktivists who want to protect privacy everywhere.” So, how does it work? After installing the app, Exodus…
Android Halo is Google's new way to keep AI agents from feeling sneaky
…The feature builds on Android’s upcoming Privacy Dashboard upgrades focused on AI transparency and activity tracking. Google has announced a new Android feature called “Android Halo” that’s designed to make…
I ditched Chrome, Firefox, and Samsung Internet for this underrated Android browser
…Chrome integrates seamlessly with Android, but it also feels barebones without extension support, ad blocking, and stronger privacy features. Firefox sits at the opposite end of the spectrum. It offers extensions, privacy…
Samsung shows off wild new phone displays with insane colors and private health tracking
…There’s also a privacy angle — that little “extra” magic we spoke about earlier. Samsung’s “Flex Magic Pixel” tech, essentially the Privacy Display tech on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is also…
I wish more people knew about this free, open-source note-taking app
…When it comes to feature-rich apps, many don’t give users much privacy, or they lock significant features behind paywalls. On the other hand, there are a number of privacy-focused…
Google swears (again) that data-sharing rules will help scammers, threaten your search history
…But other academics recognize the privacy risks but say they must be considered alongside the Commission’s technical protections and not be dealbreakers. The Android side of the case is causing similar…
Meta’s smart glasses face-recognition plans may be further along than you realize
…Ray-Ban Meta glasses are already facing fresh privacy questions after a report highlighted how modders are physically disabling the recording LED for covert filming. That’s unsettling enough, but hidden recording…
GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does
…Mobile GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does Your VPN may be less airtight than Android suggests, unless you use the privacy-focused OS. By • May 7, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority…