In the world we currently live in, it is almost impossible to live entirely off the grid. A lot of things are connected to the internet in one way or another, and staying online is very important if you want to stay connected to your loved ones. Of course, that means you have to deal with all the risks the internet presents to your personal data.
It's precisely for that reason that there's a big market for software that doesn't sell every last drop of your data, and Murena's eOS is a major player in that regard. This deGoogled OS can make security as minimal a concern as possible, and today, just over a year since /e/OS 2.0, Murena has released /e/OS 3.0, further powering it up.
Murena Takes Your Privacy and Online Safety Even Further with /e/OS 3.0
Murena created /e/OS to provide an alternative to modern smartphone operating systems, delivering one that is not only user-friendly but also prioritizes the safety of a user's data. As much as I love Android, I know that my data isn't being handled with white gloves (Just yesterday, I Googled something and started seeing ads for it on Instagram).
/e/OS 3.0 brings several features to level up its already great experience as an open-source and “deGoogled” OS, so let's explore some of these to see everything new that Murena has added to the formula.
Upgraded Privacy Tools and Parental Controls
The internet is one of the most powerful tools in the modern world, but it is also one of the most dangerous. You must make intentional decisions to ensure your safety.
/e/OS 3.0 from Murena helps with this, with an Advanced Privacy feature that gives you an intelligent overview of your data and how it has been handled. You'll be able to see which apps are the most invasive, understand how trackers are operating on your device, and even spoof locations for selected apps that don't need to know where you truly are.
In addition, the parental controls have been improved, bringing new screen time management and improved protection from installing flagged apps.
Murena Vault for Secure Storage of Sensitive Files
You don't have to be paranoid to know that some images or documents on your smartphone are sensitive. Whether you're talking about images of your passport, important business documents, or others, you want to make sure they're stored in a digitally secure fashion. Murena Vault is a new tool available at Murena Workspace, and you can store files with end-to-end encryption.
Find My Device Using SMS
/e/OS 3.0 upgrades the Find My Device feature, letting you locate your device even if it is offline. All you need to do is send an SMS to your missing phone, and it will send a link with its location back to you.
Tablet Mode
Tablets are a big part of the smart device ecosystem, and now, /e/OS 3.0 has a native Tablet Mode, so everything looks perfect when you're protecting your privacy on a bigger display.
Murena Find, a New Ethical Search Engine
Murena Find is the company's very own search engine. By default, it doesn't track you, meaning that you can always stay private with your searches. Plus, powered by Qwant, the results are pretty good too (the primary reason why some people would rather use one search engine over another).
Voice-to-Text Messaging for Premium Users
Finally, Murena Workspace Premium users will now enjoy the new voice-to-text feature, which lets users dictate messages when they can't use their hands and securely converts them to text.
