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Samsung quietly rolled out a new security feature that automatically restarts your Galaxy phone after 72 hours of inactivity, making it harder for anyone to access your data. It's a simple privacy boost that requires zero effort once you turn it on.
WhatsApp just launched a privacy feature that lets you message new people using a username instead of your phone number. The rollout starts now, with full availability coming later this year for all three billion users.
A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.
A new cellphone carrier called Cape is protecting Americans from threats that regular security apps can't stop, including hackers who steal phone numbers and surveillance devices that track movement. The privacy-first service is now available nationwide after raising $61 million from major investors.
Kenya just approved a major privacy upgrade that could protect 37 million people from scammers. M-Pesa will now mask phone numbers during transactions, blocking fraudsters who've been stealing this data to drain bank accounts.
A founder who helped friends with phone privacy at parties just raised $20 million to protect the data companies hold on all of us. Her AI-powered tool is transforming how businesses keep our information safe.
Dutch authorities are stopping phone searches of asylum seekers after inspectors ruled the practice illegal without proper legal protections. The move prioritizes privacy rights and ensures fair treatment for vulnerable people seeking safety.
Apple just launched a new feature that stops cell carriers from tracking your exact location. The privacy tool is rolling out now on the newest iPhones and iPads across several global carriers.
More restaurants across America are asking diners to put away their phones, and customers are loving the unexpected connections that happen next. From Iowa to Texas, phone-free policies are turning strangers into friends.
A phone fraudster picked the worst possible target when he called a Dutch crime show that was filming an episode about phone scams. The 30-minute call turned into an unintentional comedy of errors.
Students and teachers report feeling better after schools adopted phone pouches, though test scores haven't changed. A major study of 40,000 schools reveals the real impact of phone restrictions.
Gen Z and Millennials are ditching their phones at social gatherings in record numbers, with phone-free events exploding by 567% globally. The generations that grew up glued to screens are now leading the charge back to real connection.
Over 200 NYU students locked their phones away for an evening of real conversation, launching a movement that's spread to 12 countries. Phone-free events skyrocketed 567% globally as young people reclaim connection from screens.
Africa's largest mobile money platform just made fraud a whole lot harder. Starting now, M-Pesa users won't see full phone numbers during transactions, cutting off scammers at the source.
The minimalist smartphone designed to fight distraction is getting a carefully selected app store this fall. Developers can now create tools that respect privacy and attention without turning the phone into a digital dopamine machine.
Mozilla's upcoming Firefox redesign makes it easier than ever to control your privacy and AI settings with just a few clicks. The fresh, rounded look arriving later this year also brings back features users have been requesting.
Kenya's largest mobile money service is protecting 37 million daily users by hiding their phone numbers from merchants and banks. The change tackles a major source of unwanted marketing and scams in Africa's busiest payments system.
The privacy advocate who made end-to-end encryption mainstream is now working with Meta to protect your conversations with AI chatbots. Billions of people chat with AI daily, but unlike your private texts, those conversations aren't encrypted.
Researchers built an AI image generator that works 10 times faster than current models and runs right on your phone or laptop. The breakthrough means faster, more private, and greener AI without needing massive data centers.
Former Signal developers just released new technology that could bring military-grade encryption to everyday collaboration tools like team chat and shared documents. The open-source system makes it simple for any developer to build privacy-protecting apps without needing cryptography expertise.
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