This Week in Privacy [Weekly Blog Trial]

So our first update could be on the 10th and look something like this:


Privacy Guides Updates

  • We’re looking into budget Android hardware more closely. We all know Pixels are the way to go, but they can be tricky to find with a <$200 budget. Are there any good options in this space? We’re not sure, this discussion is ongoing on our forum: ~$150 Budget Android Hardware [Suggestions Needed] (submitted by @jonah)

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Privacy News

  • Simple Mobile Tools was acquired by ZipoApps. This company is well known for acquiring popular apps and adding advertisements, tracking, and subscriptions. F-Droid paused automatic updates for the suite for the time being, and we’re monitoring these developments within our community: Simple Mobile Tools to be bought by ZipoApps (submitted by @Parish2555)
  • Apple and Google were prevented by the U.S. Government from disclosing a program in which foreign governments were able to surveil mobile phone users through push notifications: Apple reveals 'push notification spying' by foreign governments (submitted by @Paced0594)

Community News


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