![]() There’s no prize for guessing what color options the Blackphone comes in, because there’s only one. And the reality is that’s exactly where it came from: The Wax from French company Wiko is essentially the same phone, albeit with a slightly lower-clocked processor and less internal storage. While the latter’s creations tend to prioritize function over form, none have looked quite as generic as the Blackphone, which could’ve easily come from any OEM competent in making squares with rounded corners. A company called SGP Technologies officially makes the Blackphone, but it is, in fact, a joint venture of encrypted-comms specialist Silent Circle and Spanish handset-maker GeeksPhone. It shouldn’t come as much of surprise, then, that its creators haven’t invested in making the phone visually desirable. The Blackphone is billed as a security- and privacy-first device, not one with a record-breaking spec sheet or award-winning design. Thanks to the awesome folks at online retailer GSM Nation, who were kind enough to send one for review, I’ve been getting to know the device and finding out how it keeps data safe from prying eyes. Running a custom, secure version of Android and shipping with a wealth of privacy tools preinstalled, it claims to be an “unparalleled product” where data protection is concerned. ![]() Leading the charge is the Blackphone, a $629 handset that prioritizes privacy over everything else. With smartphones playing a key role in our always-connected lifestyle, there’s a new breed of services and devices for consumers who want to stay off the grid without going offline. As we live more of our lives than ever online, we’re increasingly aware of how much data we produce, and the need to protect it. Whether it’s government agencies, identity thieves, opportunistic hackers or marketers, everyone wants your personal data.
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