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Privacy is Calling You, Will You Answer?—Looking for a smartphone and service that puts you in control of your data, privacy, and security?

Try the Librem 5 paired with Librem AweSIM, powered by PureOS—a fully open-source OS.

Purchase here: https://puri.sm/products/librem-awesim/

PureOS Crimson Milestone Nears Completion

The PureOS team has made major progress toward delivering ready-to-flash Crimson images for the Librem 5.

May’s work focused on resolving core bootstrapping issues that prevented automatic image builds—particularly for arm64 builds from amd64 hosts.

Learn more at Purism: https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-may-2025/

Freedom of Choice vs. Oppression of Big Tech

The rise of Big Tech and the erosion of privacy

The modern smartphone landscape is dominated by a handful of technology giants, whose influence extends far beyond their own ecosystems.

In the heyday of the PC revolution, multiple companies fought tooth and nail for market share by differentiating on feature functionality as well as price – offering a plethora of alternatives.

Read more at Purism: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4821792/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true

Is Google’s AI secretly reading your private texts?

Here’s what’s really happening—and how to stop it before it’s too late.

MSM reported that Google silently activated a controversial update: its Gemini AI began scanning popular third-party apps like WhatsApp and Messages on Android devices.

While Google claims this “helps with daily tasks,” it also exposes an uncomfortable truth about AI data harvesting.

Read more at Purism: https://puri.sm/posts/is-googles-ai-reading-your-private-messages-why-its-time-to-consider-a-secure-alternative/