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Ultra-Secure Smartphones

The Snowden Phone Can Encrypt Calls and Texts

— March 10, 2014 — Tech
The Snowden phone is an ultra-secure smartphone that supposedly has digital privacy anyone would be happy to have. If you prefer people to ask before looking through your phone or if you would rather not have anyone look through your phone ever, then the Snowden phone is perfect for you.

One company is actually making a privacy protected mobile device nicknamed the 'Snowden Phone,' named after former NSA analyst Edward Snowden. FreedomPop is a company that sells free wireless services, but now it is launching a phone which it will formally call the Private Phone. The Snowden Phone would secure all voice calls and texts with 128-bit encryption. It also provides VPN for anonymous web browsing.

The most interesting feature is that because it runs on FreedomPop's network, it is allowing users to change their phone numbers whenever they choose.
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-secure Devices - In light of growing concerns around digital privacy, developing ultra-secure devices such as the Snowden Phone with end-to-end encryption is an opportunity for disruption in the mobile industry and beyond.
2. Anonymous Browsing - With the increasing demand for digital anonymity, developing virtual private network (VPN) services for anonymous browsing is an opportunity for disruption in the technology industry, especially in areas like cybersecurity and data privacy.
3. Flexible Phone Numbers - Offering users the ability to change their phone numbers on-demand, like the Snowden phone, is an opportunity for disruption in the mobile industry and could lead to more flexible and customizable services for users.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - Developing ultra-secure devices and services like the Snowden Phone and VPNs for anonymous browsing can disrupt the mobile industry, creating opportunities for companies to offer more secure and private mobile experiences.
2. Cybersecurity - The need for digital privacy and security, as demonstrated by the Snowden Phone, creates an opportunity for disruption in the cybersecurity industry, driving innovation in secure devices and services.
3. Data Privacy - In response to increased concerns about data privacy, developing innovative secure and encrypted devices and services like the Snowden Phone can disrupt the industry and create opportunities for companies to offer more secure data management solutions.
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