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GrapheneOS review: privacy-focused Android fork almost converts a skeptic

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

A month-long test of GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android fork, found it offers strong security with minimal trade-offs. The OS blocks telemetry and allows granular app permissions, though some Google-dependent apps may not work. The reviewer says it's one of the least detrimental privacy solutions for mobile.

Meridian48 take
The review highlights that privacy-focused OSes can be viable for mainstream users, but the lack of Google Play Services compatibility remains a barrier for many.
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‘It’s without a doubt one of the least detrimental privacy-focused solutions to your mobile experience’: I spent a month testing GrapheneOS — and it almost made me ditch my Android phone entirely →
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