This Android phone manufacturer intentionally does not include Google services or applications for reasons of protecting privacy. This mobile phone called Murena One X2 was launched.
Initially, Murena founder Gael Duval was disappointed that either Apple or Google were constantly collecting data from their users. A study from Vanderbilt University revealed that Android sends data to Google even when the phone is idle.
Well, as quoted by us from ZDnet, the Murena phone is trying to be the solution with a software called /e/OS V1 which is a modified operating system from Android.
In this operating system, almost all Google services are removed and replaced with open source software that is claimed to protect privacy. For example, the Google search engine was replaced by Murena's own one.
Web browsers, email clients, messaging applications, to the calendar are also replaced. Similarly, map applications that rely on OpenStreetMap. Even a Google Assistant replacement is in the works.
Users can still get Android apps in the App Lounge. This App Lounge is actually connected directly to the Play Store. Here, users will be able to see the privacy rating of existing applications.
There's still a big problem though, App Lounge requires users to sign in with a Google account. So, this Android phone is not completely free from Google services, in fact it can be said that its dependence is quite crucial.
However, the founders promise that Lounge will be able to make data anonymous, unless the app requires payment. Then what about the Murena phone specs? Just standard compared to today's phones with a 6.5 inch screen.
The key specs include a MediaTek processor, 4GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, a 25 megapixel front camera and 3 rear camera units with a resolution of 5.8 and 48 megapixels.
This Android phone will initially be marketed in the United States, Canada, England, Switzerland and several European regions in June with a tag of USD 369.