librem 5 – 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 librem 5 – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Secret Service Telecom Bust Exposes Cellular Weaknesses https://puri.sm/posts/secret-service-telecom-bust-exposes-cellular-weaknesses/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:31:07 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84546 The Secret Service’s disruption of a massive SIM-server network near the U.N. is proof that the threats to our communications are real, organized, and capable of overwhelming public safety systems.

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Purism Releases STEP File for Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/purism-releases-step-file-for-librem-5/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:00:23 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=82425 We're excited to announce another significant step forward in our commitment to open hardware: the release of the STEP file for our Librem 5 smartphone. This move builds upon our previous efforts, where we released the Librem 5 hardware layouts, which can be found here.

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]]> Free-Software Purism Game Jam https://puri.sm/posts/free-software-purism-game-jam/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:52:40 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81850 The first Purism Free Software Game Jam is right around the corner, scheduled for June 10th! This event is designed to promote freedom-respecting software through the creation of video games. Purism understands that it’s not just tools that should be open source; games play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of developers to […]

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]]> Get Your Hands on the Librem 5 for Just $699 https://puri.sm/posts/get-your-hands-on-the-librem-5-for-just-699/ Mon, 13 May 2024 17:25:06 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81784 As Purism reached price break quantities, we can pass those savings onto customers. We have now reached the inventory in our queue that has a slightly lower cost of goods, and with this product in stock and ready to ship, we are adjusting the pricing down from $999 to $699 for the Librem 5! Time to Try […]

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]]> Hardware Encrypted COMSEC Bundle by Purism https://puri.sm/posts/hardware-encrypted-comsec-bundle-by-purism/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:28:10 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81647 The long sought after secure communication of end-to-end hardware encrypted (HWE) chats is now available. Purism is proud to bring this innovation to the market in our Hardware Encrypted COMSEC Bundle. The Liberty Phone (or Librem 5 phone), running PureOS, has always had an encrypted hardware card slot, and these OpenPGP smartcards generate their own […]

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]]> Librem 5 Flash Sale at $599 https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-flash-sale-at-599/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:08:52 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81719 To celebrate the tremendous success of the Librem 5 product and delivery, we are for a limited time offering the Librem 5 for just $599! (This is rollback pricing to the original crowdfunding campaign price!) The Librem 5 runs Purism’s own PureOS with all the source code released, offering the best security through peer-reviewable code. The Librem […]

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]]> $99/mo Librem 5 + Librem AweSIM https://puri.sm/posts/99-mo-librem-5-librem-awesim/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:07:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=81421 We are happy to announce the Librem 5 + Librem AweSIM cellular service bundle and payment plan starting at $99/mo (4GB Data), or $129/mo (10GB Data), or $169/mo (Unlimited Data), Customers are now able to buy a Librem 5 bundled with any of the three available Librem AweSIM cellular service plans for a low monthly […]

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]]> To Be Free or Not to Be Free- PureOS vs. Android OS, Apple iOS, and MS Windows https://puri.sm/posts/to-be-free-or-not-to-be-free-pureos-vs-android-os-apple-ios-and-ms-windows/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:02:59 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80893 As a professional security advisor, I am always asked what smartphone, OS, and apps provide the best security. The answer to this question is simple yet complicated, and my answer is The Liberty or Librem 5 smartphones running PureOS by Purism. To understand why Purism smartphones with PureOS are secure, one must understand the difference […]

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]]> Purism Leads in USA-Made Phones https://puri.sm/posts/purism-leads-in-usa-made-phones/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:20:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80875 At Purism, we are dedicated to bringing tech manufacturing to the States in a meaningful way. As CNBC properly states it, Purism is the only US manufacturer creating tech like our Librem 5 and Liberty smartphones. The Liberty phone has all the electronics manufactured in the United States of America at the Purism facility, the […]

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]]> Celebrating the Librem 5 Success with a Sale- Save Up to $450 when Bundled with AweSIM https://puri.sm/posts/celebrating-the-librem-5-success-with-a-sale-save-up-to-450-when-bundled-with-awesim/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:08:19 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80243 This past September Purism reached a milestone thought to be unreachable within the tech industry, completing and delivering a phone (the Librem 5) and operating system (PureOS) that is not Android nor iOS. After reaching this monumental achievement, we are extending the celebration by discounting the Librem 5 smartphone $350 when purchased using this code […]

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]]> Save Up To $350 On A Secure Librem 5 Smartphone! https://puri.sm/posts/save-up-to-350-on-a-secure-librem-5-smartphone/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:06:26 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80713 Librem 5 Holiday Sale is Here. Save $350 on the Librem 5 Smartphone While Regaining Control of Your Privacy and Security. The Librem 5 Smartphone is supported by PureOS and secure apps that support no surveillance or data mining business practices. As a matter of fact, you do not have to click on “I Agree” […]

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]]> DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit: Apple Sells Access to iOS End Users to Google! https://puri.sm/posts/doj-antitrust-lawsuit-apple-sells-access-to-ios-end-users-to-google/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:48:47 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80606 It was reported by Mac Daily News that Alphabet (Google) pays Apple $18 billion to $20 billion per year for Google to be Safari’s default search engine according to information presented during the Department of Justice Antitrust lawsuit. This means that Google extends its control over the search engine market to include Apple iOS end users […]

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]]> Librem 5 @ $999 or $899 when Bundled with AweSIM Cellular Service https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-999-or-899-when-bundled-with-awesim-cellular-service/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:05:28 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80409 Librem 5 now $999 (a $300 Savings) Due primarily to the overwhelming demand for the Librem 5 we were able to lower our component costs in recent purchasing, this was certainly welcome news after the higher pricing seen during 2021, 2022, and into 2023. With our latest fabrication run we are now able to pass […]

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]]> PureOS on Liberty Phone and Librem 5 https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-on-liberty-phone-and-librem-5/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:57:24 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80284 With the Librem 5 just hitting shipping parity and Purism holding stock for new purchases, it was time for an updated review of the tremendous progress our team has made with PureOS for the Librem 5 and Liberty Phone with Made in USA Electronics.  Here we will talk about the good, bad, and lasting effects of PureOS […]

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]]> All Librem 5 Smartphones Have Shipped! https://puri.sm/posts/all-librem-5-smartphones-have-shipped/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:41:26 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80317 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA- Purism is excited to announce that all Librem 5 smartphones have been shipped, reaching shipping parity for all confirmed orders. Congratulations to all those who invested in the development of the secure device. The Librem 5 is now in-stock with a regular 14-day lead time to delivery for all new orders. The […]

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]]> Thank You Librem 5 Supporters! https://puri.sm/posts/thank-you-librem-5-supporters/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:58:19 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80259 From all of us at Purism, we would like to thank all our Librem 5 early supporters for taking a giant risk to invest in the development of the Librem 5 smartphone and all the innovations that surround it. We realized that investing money into development toward a product that may or may not have […]

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]]> We Have Your Phone Ready to Ship! https://puri.sm/posts/we-have-your-phone-ready-to-ship/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:18:54 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=80207 With the Librem 5 fast approaching shipping parity—the celebratory event when all Librem 5s have been shipped to all backers (who confirmed their address) as their award for supporting us through this long and arduous journey—we will soon be able to shout from the rooftops that “We Did It!” All new orders ship within two […]

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]]> PureOS 10.3 UI and Camera https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-10-3-ui-and-camera/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:16:27 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79910 Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5. With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. PureOS 10.3 packs in a lot of new goodies. The User interface Phosh continues to […]

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]]> Librem 5 Celebration Sale $200 off For a Limited Time https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-celebration-sale-200-off-for-a-limited-time/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:42:42 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79902 As Purism approaches shipping parity (estimated in early July) for the popular, revolutionary, Librem 5 phone, we wanted to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the supporters who understood the immense challenges with creating a non-android OS–PureOS–and the tens-of-millions it would take to compete against Google and Apple. With the continued support of those early […]

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]]> PureOS 10.3 Power Optimization https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-10-3-power-optimization/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:51:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79637 With PureOS 10.3, power saving and new goodies is the name of the game. Most companies abandon hardware soon after launch, but we have a different approach with the Librem 5.  With every upgrade to PureOS we push on the Librem 5, the more the device can do and the more efficient it gets. One […]

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]]> DHS Security Report: Data Security & Privacy At The OS Level https://puri.sm/posts/dhs-security-report-data-security-privacy-at-the-os-level/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:38:39 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79467 Data security and end user privacy requires focusing on the operating system (OS) that supports smartphones, tablet PCs, connected products, IoT/IIoT devices, wearable tech, and PCs. The Problem- Leaky Operating Systems and Intrusive Apps Intrusive app and social media developers, plus nation-state hackers, know that one of the largest gateways to the smartphone or PC […]

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