smartphone – 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 smartphone – Purism https://puri.sm/ 32 32 Google’s New Sideloading Restrictions: Why Purism Thinks Differently https://puri.sm/posts/googles-new-sideloading-restrictions-why-purism-thinks-differently/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:52:46 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=84185 Google’s New Sideloading Restrictions: Why Purism Thinks Differently Google is introducing a new developer verification system claiming to increase security and combat malware (in the name of controlling users).  Google’s “security” push is a double-edged sword. It may help fight a certain type of malware. But it also reminds us all that Android’s identity is […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> Introducing the Liberty Phone https://puri.sm/posts/introducing-the-liberty-phone/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:22:48 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79598 Introducing the Liberty Phone with more RAM and more drive space, starting at $2199. Learn More Buy Now The Liberty Phone is the upgraded version of our popular Librem 5 USA phone with Made in USA Electronics. The Liberty Phone integrates 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Made in USA Electronics All the […]

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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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]]> Librem 5 Battery Life Improved by 100%! https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-battery-life-improved-by-100/ Wed, 31 May 2023 19:25:09 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79561 Just like a great wine, the Librem 5 is getting better with age and it may well be the only smartphone to do so. That is because we don’t invest in obsolescence. In the opposite, our wonderful dev team is never giving up on their effort to optimize the software. After each major update, the […]

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]]> Purism Announcing Director of Product François Téchené https://puri.sm/posts/purism-announcing-director-of-product-francois-techene/ Wed, 17 May 2023 16:58:51 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79317 It brings me great joy to announce the elevation of a longstanding Purism employee to the critically important role of Director of Product—François Téchené—the second employee hired to Purism. Filling this role accomplishes a lot of things for us; but filling this role with someone of François’s caliber accomplishes all the things we need and […]

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]]> Cybersecurity Attacks Launched From Operating Systems & Apps On The Rise https://puri.sm/posts/cybersecurity-attacks-launched-from-operating-systems-apps-on-the-rise/ Thu, 11 May 2023 12:32:34 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=77632 According to a new report from Secureworks, endpoint attack vectors that include email, popular operating systems, and apps are on the rise. In response to attacks by way of Android apps, Google has removed thousands of nefarious apps that had the capability to launch malware enabling developers to launch a wide array of attacks including Distributed […]

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]]> Purism Offers Secure Private Voice & Data Services For Smartphone Owners https://puri.sm/posts/purism-offers-secure-private-voice-data-services-for-smartphone-owners/ Wed, 10 May 2023 17:23:02 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79236 Purism is excited to announce that anyone who owns a qualified smartphone can port their voice and data services, including their existing phone number, to Purism by purchasing the Librem AweSIM, a VPN for cellular like service. Unlike AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, MetroPCS and Cricket, Purism’s Librem AweSIM does not support unified customer identifiers based on customer […]

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]]> Librem 5 USA Smartphone Provides Many Exclusive Security Features https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-usa-smart-phone-provides-many-exclusive-security-features/ Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:35 +0000 https://puri.sm/?p=79171 In today’s connected world it is nearly impossible to purchase a secure smartphone that is made in America. As a matter of fact the most popular smartphones on the market are made overseas such as the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. However, Purism is manufacturing a secure smartphone, Librem 5 USA, that is manufactured […]

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