Have you wondered that your iPhone might not be as private as you think? A recent article from Wired confirms what we've been saying all along: Apple's closed ecosystem, while secure in some ways, fails to protect your privacy at scale.
Blog post: https://puri.sm/posts/wired-confirmed-iphones-worst-kept-secret-closed-systems-fail-at-scale/
Purism is happy to announce that we are currently looking to hire a Shipping & Inventory Technician located in Carlsbad, California. If you or anyone you know is interested, here is the link: https://puri.sm/job/shipping-inventory-technician/
"For decades, the phrase “Year of the Linux Desktop” has been tossed around like a tech industry punchline. But now, it’s no longer a meme—it’s a movement.
This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about momentum. GNU/Linux’s desktop share hovered below 2% for years. But since 2020, it’s been climbing fast.
From the lens of @purism this shift is more than market share—it’s a cultural awakening."
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@opensourceopenmind @abhirajbibhar @itsfoss Liberty phone does ship to India. https://shop.puri.sm/shop/liberty-phone/
Purism recently announced the Librem PQC Encryptor, encrypting data-in-transit (DIT) with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) according to the NIST FIPS 203 standard.
https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-librem-pqc-encryptor/
Google Tightens Android Sideloading—At What Cost to Digital Freedom?
Google has begun blocking sideloaded Android apps in Singapore, citing security concerns over apps requesting sensitive permissions like SMS and accessibility services.
Read more at Purism: https://puri.sm/posts/google-restricts-android-sideloading-what-it-means-for-user-autonomy-and-the-future-of-mobile-freedom/
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/
America’s Mobile Security Crisis: Time for a Secure Alternative
ABC News reports a disturbing reality: smartphones used by U.S. officials, journalists, and tech execs are being hit by zero-click cyberattacks—many tied to Chinese state-backed hackers.
These silent intrusions bypass user interaction entirely, turning mobile phones into weapons of espionage.
Learn more at Purism: https://puri.sm/posts/americas-mobile-security-crisis-why-its-time-for-a-secure-private-alternative/
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/
In a recent CNN report, skepticism surrounds the Trump Organization’s claim that its new “T1” smartphone is “Made in the USA.”
Experts, including Todd Weaver, CEO of Purism, challenged the claim, citing striking similarities between the T1 and a low-cost Chinese phone, the Revvl 7 Pro 5G, made by Wingtech, a Chinese manufacturer.
Weaver emphasized the logistical and technical difficulty of building a phone in the U.S.
See the interview at Purim: https://puri.sm/posts/cnn-report-purism-is-the-only-known-u-s-phone-manufacturer/
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