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Privacy First
Meet Apostrophy - The Sovereign Operating System For Modern Smartphones
For those who want privacy that is unrivalled in the modern smartphone era, European corporations looking to comply with data privacy legislation, and enterprise professionals looking for a zero touch fleet solution, Apostrophy has become the go-to option as an OS in the sovereign smartphone space.
Privacy Partner
Proton Just Revealed How Many Data Requests They Refused This Year
As part of that commitment to transparency, Proton regularly publishes a report on how many court-ordered data requests they receive, and how many have resulted in user data being provided.
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New and improved Proton Drive
Proton Drive has been upgraded, with enhanced speeds, greater sharing control, new viewing options (particularly of note for photo sharing), and more. Proton Drive is available for free or for purchase.
Be Vigilant
Here's How AphyOS Keeps You More Secure On Public Wi-Fi
Connecting your smartphone to a public, unsecured Wi-Fi network (whether at an airport, a bustling metropolitan café, or a hotel lobby) is never an ideal cybersecurity practice. From a pure risk-mitigation standpoint, entering an unencrypted wireless space exposes your device to immediate threats, ranging from passive packet sniffing to aggressive man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.
Privacy Partner
The Privacy Suite Showdown: Proton vs. Google Workspace on AphyOS
Google Workspace and Proton Workspace are two similar, yet foundationally different enterprise productivity suites. Google scans your data to provide AI suggestions and automatic sorting, whereas Proton uses end-to-end encryption to provide the highest level of security. Explore the differences between the two here.
Only The Best
How Apps Are Verified For AphyOS
To maintain an uncompromised mobile ecosystem, the application delivery pipeline for AphyOS operates under a strict, multi-tiered curation framework. Unlike standard mass-market directories that prioritize catalog volume over software integrity, the ecosystem powering AphyOS relies on formal verification criteria to determine how applications are distributed, highlighted, or embedded...
Sovereign Smartphones
Why AphyOS Rebuilt the Mobile OS Architecture from the Kernel Up
Standard mobile architectures often expose decrypted sandboxed data at the hardware layer via un-audited vendor frameworks. In this op-ed, Petter Neby outlines how AphyOS purifies the smartphone architecture from the initial boot sequence; introducing kernel-level hardware isolation across cameras, microphones, network modems, and screen memory buffers to deliver true enterprise data...
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Lumo 2.0 - The Private AI Assistant
Lumo is the AI assistant from privacy-focused Proton, designed to be a zero-encryption AI assistant to rival ChatGPT and Gemini. Proton has just released Lumo 2.0, with higher processing speeds, image capabilities, and total control over the AI's memory retention. Free and paid options are available.
Code Integrity
The Steps AphyOS Takes To Manually Clean Up Code
When a technology brand decides to manufacture a new smartphone, they rarely build the underlying software from scratch. Instead, they rely on a heavily outsourced supply chain. At the top of this chain, core operating system blueprints are governed by central ecosystem gatekeepers. Below them, silicon chip providers deliver the physical processors alongside foundational software...
Better Together
Why the Punkt MC03 is the Ultimate Hardware for Your Proton Account
Software alone can only protect your privacy so much. Enter, the The Punkt MC03, a smartphone designed to run the AphyOS operating system and protect your device from any unwanted tampering. By blowing a special eFuse before shipping, the MC03 is immune from firmware tampering. For the ultimate in data protection, both hardware and software need to be in sync, and the MC03 is designed...
MC03 Launch
The Punkt. MC03 (The Next Apostrophy Powered Smartphone) is Available Now
A new phone has entered the market that is powered by Apostrophy, the world's leading privacy-by-default operating system. The Punkt. MC03 is now shipping, giving users who want a more secure option for doing business, while still being able to use familiar apps, an excellent option for both hardware and software.
MC03 Launch
The Next Apostrophy-Powered Smartphone is Now Shipping
The next AphyOS-enabled phone is now shipping. Punkt's MC03, announced at CES 2026 is now being deployed to customers across Europe.
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Switching from Gmail to Proton Mail has never been easier
Proton Mail has introduced a new feature to manage your Gmail address and messages entirely within the Proton environment, providing additional security features without losing your existing Gmail address or messages. The Easy Switch enables a two-way connection with a few easy clicks, creating a seamless transition.
Sovereign Supply
How AphyOS & Punkt. MC03 Solve Mobile Data Sovereignty
Running a secure app on a standard smartphone can easily undermine the methodical levels of security the app was built for. Pairing a privacy-centric OS with privacy-first hardware adds a more secure element for individuals and enterprise when using their devices for daily activities.
Work Messengers
Do Slack and Teams Work on AphyOS?
Because AphyOS operates completely free of Google Mobile Services (GMS), applications like Teams and Slack face a hard environment shift. The native Google libraries they rely on for push notifications, location triangulation, and licensing checks are completely absent.
Social Connections
The Launch of W Social: A Privacy-Focused European Social Network
A new social network focused on verifying and validating users to ensure bot-free, authentic interactions online has launched. W Social re-imagines the social media experience, grounding it with the legislative framework of European data privacy rules.
Breach Breakdown
Mobile Patient Zero
With employees using their smartphones as a device to access work tools, new vulnerabilities have opened up for bad actors to infiltrate corporate networks. These are some of the ways they're pulling it off.
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Do you get free access to Proton apps with AphyOS?
Big Tech productivity apps aren't really free; while they may not charge money, they are harvesting your data and selling it to the highest bidder, or with the stroke of a pen may be providing it to national governments. Enter Proton, where Swiss privacy laws and dedication to data security meet to provide a truly free-to-use suite of mobile productivity applications. Learn more about...
The $10M Problem
The Real Cost of a Data Breach
Data breaches through smartphones continue to grow in frequency and cost. Here's how this is skyrocketing baed on the latest reports.
Swiss-Level Secure
The Swiss Shield: Why Data Sovereignty Starts in Your Pocket
In the high-stakes world of 2026, we've moved past the point where digital sovereignty is just a "nice-to-have" for the IT department. In many jurisdictions it is now a legislated mandate, and enterprise and corporate users need to be prepared to "show their receipts."
Reclaim Your Data
What are Data Brokers and How Do You Stop Them?
Data Brokerages are big business. Unfortunately, many people don't even know they exist, and therefore, don't realize how their personal data is being used by these massive firms. In this article, we'll break down what data brokers are and how you can reclaim your digital identity from them.