# Ultra-Secure Smartphones The Librem 5 Combines Hardware and Software for Increased Security By Justin Lam | Published 2018-04-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/librem-5 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/24/purism-privacy-phone-support-ubuntu-touch-librem-5/) & [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/mobile/2018/04/24/ubuntu-touch-lives-again-on-the-upcoming-crowdfunded-purism-librem-5-smartphone/) [Purism's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot) latest security smartphone, the Librem 5, is set to launch in 2019 and will feature the [choice of multiple operating systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-computing-nexphone). The phone will initially ship with the free open-source operating system PureOS, but can also be powered by [KDE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcoplasma) Plasma Mobile. Both systems are incredible in their own right, but the Librem 5 also supports the incredibly secure Ubuntu Touch system. This system was originally designed as the mobile-friendly version of the Linux-based operating service and this phone will be the first to use this operating system. Like Purism's Librem 13 laptops, the Librem 5 will come with hardware switches—this will give users the ability to disable certain parts of the phone, such as the camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and baseband with just a single tap. The capability to turn off hardware feature may sound trivial, but this ability gives the Librem 5 an added layer of security and privacy, especially when used in conjunction with the Ubuntu Touch OS. Image Credit: Purism ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultra-secure Smartphones:** Increase in demand for smartphones with increased security and privacy features, particularly those that use open-source software and hardware switches. - **Open-source Operating Systems:** Growing interest in open-source mobile operating systems, particularly those focused on security such as PureOS, KDE Plasma Mobile, and Ubuntu Touch. - **Hardware Switches:** Rising trend of hardware switches on electronic devices, giving users more control over their privacy and security. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Devices:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to incorporate open-source software and hardware switches to meet the increasing demand for secure smartphones. - **Cybersecurity:** Growing market for cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with a focus on privacy and security for personal electronic devices. - **Software Development:** Opportunity for developers to create and improve open-source mobile operating systems and hardware switches to meet the growing demand for secure mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Open-Source Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-librephone.md) - [Minimalist Anti-Tracking 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punkt-mco2-5g-secure-phone.md) - [Privacy-Focused Smartphone Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smartphones.md) - [Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-phone-lvl50.md) - [Open-Source Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opensource-flagship-smartphone.md) - [Privacy-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc03.md) - [Linux-Powered Enterprise Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-phone-vx1.md) - [Confidentiality-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confidentiality-hightech-smartphone.md) - [Brand-Free Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volla-phone-22.md)