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Murena's Pixel Tablet offers a privacy-focused alternative to Google devices, encouraging users to prioritize online privacy despite some limitations like map features, and demonstrates that privacy-centric gadgets can be both effective and desirable.
The Murena 2 smartphone, a privacy-focused device with a built-in physical privacy switch, has surpassed its Kickstarter goal, raising over $156,000. The phone features a 6.43-inch screen, 128GB of storage, a 4,000mAh battery, and a MediaTek Helio P70 chip. It runs on /e/OS, a fork of Android without Google apps, and offers custom apps and access to the App Lounge marketplace. Various backing tiers are available, with estimated delivery dates ranging from December 2021 to January 2024. Crowdfunding campaigns can be unpredictable, so caution is advised when supporting such projects.
The Fairphone 4, a user-repairable smartphone made with ethically sourced materials, is finally coming to the US through a partnership with Murena. The Murena Fairphone 4 variant runs on the privacy-oriented /e/OS and offers two configurations with expandable storage. The phone features a modular design for easy component replacement, an IP54 rating for dust and water protection, and comes with 5G and dual SIM support. It also includes a range of default Murena Cloud apps and a dedicated app store that highlights privacy ratings. The Fairphone 4 is available exclusively from Murena's webstore, with T-Mobile recommended as the carrier. The Murena version is the only model being introduced to the US for now.