Murena has been fighting the good fight for years and doing his best to inform people about their online privacy. The company wants to help people gain better control over their digital profile, especially when it comes to smartphones. Murena has achieved this so far by offering its services in the form of / e / OS, an operating system that is completely free of Google services. The company is now launching its very first smartphone, Murena One, together with / e / OS v1.
If it all sounds familiar, you’re right. We have seen companies try this before offering devices that are devoid of Google’s intrusive services and apps. What makes this situation different is that Murena chooses to drop Google. Its operating system is built to protect its users while at the same time trying to offer the best of Android. Because Murena’s / e / OS operating system removes so many of Google’s built-in services and apps, Murena is forced to build its own versions, such as a messaging app, browser, maps, and more.
Murena chooses to drop Google at will.
The Murena One is a rather mid-range offering, though it does have a price tag that matches. It is powered by a Mediatek Helio P60 SoC and 4GB of RAM and has a fairly basic 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2242. It also has 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD, with a quad camera array on the back. The first three sensors consist of a 48 MP primary, an 8 MP ultra-wide and a 5 MP sensor. The front-facing camera will accommodate a 25 MP sensor. The phone will make use of a 4500mAh battery and will provide a two year warranty. While this is not the most impressive set of handset specifications we have seen, as mentioned earlier, the real selling point is the fact that the phone is preloaded with / e / OS. The smartphone even has its own digital assistant and cloud service along with an embedded app store.
Although it has its own walled garden, it allows users to dip their toes in the Google pond. Those who absolutely need specific apps can download them from the App Lounge, and there is nothing stopping you from page loading an alternative app store, such as the Aurora Store. The App Lounge gives users access to great Android apps, which can be found in the Google Play Store. Of course, downloading and installing these apps will give companies access to your digital profile, but if they are needed, then of course it is more important. For some, this will be a necessary evil.
If you are not completely convinced, you can try the operating system, as it has been given the green light this week, with version 1 of / e / OS being made available to a wider range of devices. You can check out our dedicated forum or click on the link in the source below. The Murena One can now be purchased for € 349, unfortunately the smartphone is currently backordered.
Source: Murena
Via: The Verge