PureOS – Purism https://puri.sm/ High-quality computers that protect your freedom and privacy Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:29:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.28 https://puri.sm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-purism-logo-rectangle-1-32x32.png PureOS – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 PureOS Crimson: August 2025 – Alpha Released https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-august-2025-alpha-released/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:33:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84330 We have released alpha images for PureOS Crimson for all Librem devices and have closed the first milestone!

Thank you to all of our supporters and PureOS subscribers who have made this possible.

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]]> Closing the App Gap; Focus and Momentum https://puri.sm/posts/closing-the-app-gap-momentum-and-time/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:51:50 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83717 Purism set extremely ambitious goals starting with its founding as a Social Purpose Company—putting protecting digital rights above profit, putting individual freedom above controlling users, inventing and innovating GNU/Linux for mobile, creating the first truly convergent OS (PureOS), to shipping the first phone with Made in USA Electronics. The constant throughout the entire company is a belief that people should be in control of their technology. This belief is also extremely valuable to organizations and agencies who need the security provided by controlling their devices fully.

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]]> The Quiet Revolution: GNU/Linux Crosses 6% Desktop Market Share—And It’s Just the Beginning https://puri.sm/posts/the-quiet-revolution-gnu-linux-crosses-6-desktop-market-share-and-its-just-the-beginning/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:21:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84000 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. According to the U.S. government’s own analytics, GNU/Linux has officially crossed the 6% threshold in desktop usage. That’s not hype. That’s hard data.

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]]> Instagram’s Mapping Feature: A Privacy Wake-Up Call https://puri.sm/posts/instagrams-mapping-feature-a-privacy-wake-up-call/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:38:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84003 Instagram’s latest update introduces a mapping feature that quietly turns your location into a public breadcrumb trail. While it may seem like a harmless way to tag your favorite coffee shop or scenic overlook, the reality is more insidious: this feature keeps your location sharing always-on by default. That means every time you post, you’re potentially broadcasting your whereabouts—not just to friends, but to advertisers, data brokers, and anyone else watching. It’s a textbook example of how convenience is weaponized against privacy.

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]]> Ethics over Exploits – Use PureOS over Android/iOS https://puri.sm/posts/ethics-over-exploits-use-pureos-over-android-ios/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:07:12 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83951 As Purism has been saying for years, the battleground for digital privacy has shifted squarely into our pockets in the form of smartphones. Mobile devices are now (more than ever) the prime targets for sophisticated cyber threats, having a duopoly with centralized control from two vendors; Apple and Google; the problem gets exacerbated.

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]]> SharePoint Zero-Day Breach Hits Hundreds of Companies, Affecting Thousands of Users — Why PureOS and Linux Servers Are a Safer Alternative https://puri.sm/posts/sharepoint-zero-day-breach-hits-hundreds-of-companies-affecting-thousands-of-users-why-pureos-and-linux-servers-are-a-safer-alternative/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:10:31 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83694 The recent Microsoft SharePoint breach is yet another stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities embedded in our overreliance on monolithic tech ecosystems. When you centralize critical infrastructure—especially within sprawling platforms like SharePoint—you create a single, oversized attack surface that adversaries can exploit with devastating precision. This wasn’t just a technical failure; it was a cultural one.

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: June 2025 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-june-2025/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:13:29 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83640 That one task Welcome back!  As we enter the second half of 2025, we’re wrapping up the last few tasks to release the PureOS Crimson alpha for all Librem devices. In our last post, we mentioned that there was a key task remaining for gnome-control-center, the GNOME Settings application.  In that post, we referred to […]

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]]> Purism CEO Todd Weaver: U.S.-Made Liberty Phone Proves Domestic Tech Manufacturing Is Possible—and Competitive https://puri.sm/posts/purism-ceo-todd-weaver-u-s-made-liberty-phone-proves-domestic-tech-manufacturing-is-possible-and-competitive/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:35:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83633 In a recent Bloomberg Technology interview, Todd Weaver, CEO of Purism, challenged the widespread belief that building smartphones in the U.S. is economically unfeasible. Purism’s Liberty Phone—manufactured with made-in-USA electronics—stands as a working proof of concept.

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]]> Google to Pay Texas $1.4 Billion to End Privacy Cases https://puri.sm/posts/google-to-pay-texas-1-4-billion-to-end-privacy-cases/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:09:27 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83629 Google’s $1.375 billion settlement with Texas is a wake-up call for digital privacy (Bloomberg Law).

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]]> Trump T1 Phone Android OS vs. PureOS https://puri.sm/posts/trump-t1-phone-android-os-vs-pureos/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:59:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83489 Is the Trump T1 Phone Secure, Private, and Truly Made in America? The newly launched Trump T1 Phone is being marketed as a secure, privacy-respecting smartphone made in America. But while the hardware may be assembled in the U.S., the operating system—Android 15—raises significant concerns for anyone who values digital privacy, sovereignty, and freedom from surveillance capitalism.

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]]> The 2025 Most Secure Phone in The World Reviews Are In: Efani, Analytics Insight, Navi, and Cashify https://puri.sm/posts/the-2025-most-secure-phone-in-the-world-reviews-are-in-efani-analytics-insight-navi-and-cashify/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:16:22 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83592 Purism’s Librem 5 and Liberty Phones Named the Most Secure Smartphones in the World Top cybersecurity and tech publications agree—Purism leads the industry in mobile security for 2025.

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]]> CNN Report: Purism is the Only Known U.S. Phone Manufacturer https://puri.sm/posts/cnn-report-purism-is-the-only-known-u-s-phone-manufacturer/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:06:27 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83557 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.

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: May 2025 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-may-2025/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:26:07 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83461 Welcome back! If you've been following our PureOS Crimson milestones, you'll see that the few remaining tasks relate to providing ready-to-flash images for the Librem 5.

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]]> America’s Mobile Security Crisis: Why It’s Time for a Secure, Private Alternative https://puri.sm/posts/americas-mobile-security-crisis-why-its-time-for-a-secure-private-alternative/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:31:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83429 As reported by ABC news, "Chinese Hackers and User Lapses Turn Smartphones into a "Mobile Security Crisis", June 8th, 2025, A wave of mysterious smartphone crashes among government officials, journalists, and tech professionals recently revealed something far more disturbing than a software glitch.

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]]> Hidden Operating Systems in Chips vs. Secure, Auditable OSes: A Cybersecurity Comparison https://puri.sm/posts/hidden-operating-systems-in-chips-vs-secure-auditable-oses-a-cybersecurity-comparison/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:18:36 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83347 The Threat Beneath: The Invisible Operating Systems Inside Your Devices Beneath the surface of nearly every modern computer lies a hidden threat—one most users never see or control. Today’s Intel and AMD processors ship with embedded subsystems like the Intel Management Engine (ME) and AMD’s Platform Security Processor (PSP)—proprietary, low-level firmware environments that operate outside and below your main operating system.

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]]> Google Restricts Android Sideloading—What It Means for User Autonomy and the Future of Mobile Freedom https://puri.sm/posts/google-restricts-android-sideloading-what-it-means-for-user-autonomy-and-the-future-of-mobile-freedom/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:40:54 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83335 Google has recently implemented new restrictions on sideloading Android apps, citing growing security concerns. In a pilot program launched in Singapore, the tech giant now blocks the installation of certain sideloaded apps—particularly those requesting sensitive permissions such as SMS access or accessibility services—if they are downloaded via web browsers, messaging apps, or file managers. The move, developed in partnership with Singapore's Cyber Security Agency, is designed to prevent fraud and malware-enabled scams.

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]]> How Big Tech Exploits Apps to Circumvent Privacy Laws & a Solution from Purism https://puri.sm/posts/how-big-tech-exploits-apps-to-circumvent-privacy-laws-a-solution-from-purism/ Thu, 22 May 2025 15:51:14 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83303 Despite the promises of robust privacy laws like Europe’s GDPR and California’s CCPA/CPRA, Big Tech continues to push the envelope when it comes to data collection. This is especially the case with regard to mobile applications.

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: April 2025 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-april-2025/ Fri, 16 May 2025 13:17:45 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83284 Thanks for tuning in! Like in March, we have a number of updates for April. We've been working up the stack to finalize the remaining packages that make up the PureOS Crimson release.

While that is ongoing, we've also made more fixes and reliability improvements to the Linux kernel used in the Librem 5. These changes benefit both PureOS Crimson and existing installations on PureOS Byzantium.

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]]> Apple Moves iPhone Production to India—Purism Has Been Leading the Way for Years https://puri.sm/posts/apple-moves-iphone-production-to-india-purism-has-been-leading-the-way-for-years/ Thu, 15 May 2025 17:10:32 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83026 Apple is accelerating its shift of iPhone production from China to India, aiming for a complete transition by 2026.

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]]> FBI Raises Alarm on Encrypted Messaging Apps: A New Front in the Battle for Digital Privacy and National Security https://puri.sm/posts/fbi-raises-alarm-on-encrypted-messaging-apps-a-new-front-in-the-battle-for-digital-privacy-and-national-security/ Tue, 13 May 2025 18:11:26 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83023 As attackers continue breaching U.S. telecom infrastructure, the FBI has issued a stark warning: Americans should move away from insecure SMS messaging and toward encrypted platforms. But the story doesn’t end there. FBI’s Real Message: Encryption Must Be “Responsibly Managed” The FBI encourages users to adopt end-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Messenger—but with […]

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]]> What Is PureOS? A Beginner’s Guide for iOS, Android, and Windows Users https://puri.sm/posts/what-is-pureos-a-beginners-guide-for-ios-android-and-windows-users/ Wed, 07 May 2025 15:21:44 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=83018   In today’s world, privacy and control over your digital life have become rare luxuries. Every tap, swipe, and click on most smartphones and PCs is tracked, analyzed, and monetized—usually without your explicit consent. That’s where PureOS comes in. So What Is PureOS? PureOS is a privacy-focused, secure, and open-source operating system developed by Purism. […]

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: March 2025 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-march-2025/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:12:20 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82946 Welcome back! Since our first update in July 2024, our PureOS Crimson updates have addressed major foundational work. We've handled archive maintenance, infrastructure work, and critical functionality. These lay the foundation for a solid operating system. Now that the foundations are strong, we're working up the stack into the individual packages that form PureOS.

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]]> The Importance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) https://puri.sm/posts/the-importance-of-software-bill-of-materials-sbom/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:02:56 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82807 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been at the forefront of enhancing software supply chain security through its Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) initiatives. The SBOM is a comprehensive inventory of all components, libraries, and dependencies used in software development. This transparency is crucial for identifying potential vulnerabilities and mitigating risks associated with software supply chains.

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]]> Why the Salt Typhoon Hacks Make Our Public Networks Vulnerable https://puri.sm/posts/why-the-salt-typhoon-hacks-make-our-public-networks-vulnerable/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:39:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82719 The recent Salt Typhoon hacks by the People's Republic of China (PRC) have exposed significant vulnerabilities in our public networks. These hacks, which targeted major telecommunications providers like Verizon, AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, Windstream, and T-Mobile (although the later says that they prevented access to PII data) have shown just how susceptible our public communication systems are to sophisticated cyber threats. The hackers exploited weaknesses in unencrypted messages and phone calls, allowing them to gain access to sensitive data and even geolocate individuals. The compromise to the public networks may indeed have follow-on repercussions such as muti-factor authentication (MFA) via SMS texts but that is a subject for a future post.

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: October 2024 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-october-2024/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:11:50 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82591 Welcome back Welcome to the fourth installment in our PureOS development series!  We are pleased to provide more progress updates from October.  In addition to subscription-funded development, Purism continues to fund the infrastructure work needed to release PureOS Crimson.  Your support helps us advance PureOS for all Librem devices and for the larger FLOSS ecosystem. […]

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]]> The Case for Free/Libre and Open-Source Software: Enhancing Security and Privacy in the Digital Age https://puri.sm/posts/the-case-for-free-libre-and-open-source-software-enhancing-security-and-privacy-in-the-digital-age/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:23:39 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82548 Given the 21st century world’s reliance on digital technology, it should go without saying that privacy and security are pressing concerns — for individuals as well as federal and corporate entities. With an abundance of tools at our disposal, however, how do we make informed decisions about which to use to best ensure sensitive information is safe from prying eyes? At Purism, we advocate for the use of Free/Libre and Open-Source Software (FLOSS / OSS) as a cornerstone of any secure and private digital environment.

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: September 2024 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-september-2024/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:20:43 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82503 In our last update, PureOS development was blocked in August as the Laniakea maintainer was away.  In September, we tasked another team member to start learning Laniakea and address these issues. We've now addressed the two issues that we discussed previously, and we expect to have a build worker processing the job queue soon.  This effort was funded by Purism, providing us more resources to get Crimson out to devices.

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]]> True Choice for Smartphone Privacy and Security https://puri.sm/posts/true-choice-for-smartphone-privacy-and-security/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:22:41 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82492 Since the mass-adoption of consumer smartphones in 2007, much has been written about the tradeoffs consumers and business users alike have been forced to accept when it comes to mobile computing.

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]]> A Secure Foundry for Government Mobile Computing Needs https://puri.sm/posts/a-secure-foundry-for-government-mobile-computing-needs/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:28:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82388 Purism offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking to protect their digital lives. As threats to digital security continue to evolve, Purism’s dedication to privacy and security positions it as a leader in the field, providing a solid foundation for secure mobile computing.

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]]> PureOS Crimson Development Report: August 2024 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-crimson-development-report-august-2024/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:50:21 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82377 Make new friends, and keep the old I’m very pleased to announce that we continue to see new PureOS subscriptions coming in. Thank you very much to our subscribers, new and old! Your support enables us to continue advancing PureOS, and we are pleased that it remains freely available to all. Archive maintenance As we […]

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