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Blackphone sends software update that bricks unauthorized devices

Silent Circle’s Blackphone line of smartphones are designed to be super-secure devices that run a modified version of Google Android called Silent OS that places an emphasis on privacy and security. But it’s hard to ensure that a device is secure if it’s purchased from an unauthorized seller, since the “Blackphone” you buy from eBay […]

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Silent Circle’s Privacy-friendly Blackphone 2 now on sale

As promised, Silent Circle’s Blackphone 2 is now available to purchase. This second-generation privacy-centric device features a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel display screen, a 64-bit processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, a microSD card slot, quick charge support, and runs a special, extra secure version of […]

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Silent Circle’s Blackphone 2 smartphone coming in September

Silent Circle launched the original Blackphone in 2014. It’s a smartphone with an Android-based operating system called PrivatOS that attempts to put privacy and security front and center. Now the company is getting ready to launch it’s second phone. The Blackphone 2 should be available in September. The new model features a 5.5 inch, 1920 […]

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Blackphone 2 and Blackphone+ Tablet launching this year for the privacy-minded set

The Blackphone is a smartphone that launched last year which featured a custom version of Android and an emphasis on privacy and security. Now the makers of the Blackphone are getting ready to launch two new devices: a phone with better specs and a tablet. The Blackphone 2 smartphone should launch this summer, while the Blackphone+ tablet […]