If you read my very recent Review: Fairphone 4 with /e/OS privacy operating system, you will want to hear about the details of the new 2.0 version of the /e/OS which Murena just released yesterday as a free update. Last night, I updated my Fairphone 4 to this latest version. I found the over-the-air download to be smooth and simple. Ahead you’ll find details of the enhancements in /e/OS, which I call the the «Goldilocks» solution among the three de-Googled Android privacy-oriented operating systems I have tested to date, from the perspective of security, privacy and practicality.. I also remind you about my upcoming related book Get telephone privacy, where the Castilian version is Privacidad telefónica.
Here are the main improvements in /e/OS 2.0 according to Murena:
Improved usability and more informative Advanced Privacy feature
With Advanced Privacy, users gain better control over their data, from managing in-app trackers to masking IP addresses and locations. Murena says that the Advanced Privacy’s design is more understandable and quantifiable for the user. Notably, the Advanced Privacy widget offers real-time information about the amount of data leak attempts made by installed third-party apps subsequently blocked by /e/OS’s Advanced Privacy.
Users can now also easily see which apps are attempting data leaks in the past 24 hours or 30 days.
Unrivaled mobile app compatibility
/e/OS V2 provides users the highest number of compatible apps available in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) world:
- Play services and safetynet pass compatibility with compatible hardware (see my article for more details)
- Largest choice of apps ever in a single place, the App Lounge, which pulls apps from: Google Play Store (anonymously), F-droid apps and PWA (progressive web apps)
Camera App QR code recognition
The /e/OS new enhanced camera application now features QR code recognition by default, so managing QR codes has never been easier. Whether for payments, authentication, or information retrieval, /e/OS V2 ensures safety and convenience.
Bliss Launcher 3
With enhanced reliability and a visually appealing interface, Murena says that the user experience of home screens, menus and more is significantly improved.
How /e/OS users can get the free update
Users can expect to find it available for download within the system updates section of their /e/OS settings within a few days. Mine offered it to me yesterday, which is when I downloaded it. For more information about phones which come /e/OS preinstalled, click here. I also remind you about my upcoming related book Get telephone privacy, where the Castilian version is Privacidad telefónica.
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Murena lanza /e/OS 2.0 con mejoras en los controles de privacidad y más
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