Murena One, the privacy-first phone based on Android sans Google's participation, has been unveiled. The new smartphone carries basic specifications that include an IPS full-HD+ display, triple rear cameras, and an octa-core MediaTek SoC. However, it is the software side of things that is making the Murena One a distinct option in the market. The phone runs on an operating system called /e/OS that is touted to be "deGoogled" Android. [1]

Figure 1. Murena One Privacy-First Android Phone With 'DeGoogled' OS

Figure 1 shows the Murena One has been priced at $369 (roughly Rs. 28,600) in the US or EUR 349 ​​(roughly Rs. 28,900) in Europe. The phone will go on sale in June in the US, UK, Canada, Europe and Switzerland. This will available for purchase through the Murena.com website, the company said.

In addition to Murena One, Murena is partnering with Fairphone to introduce Fairphone 4 and Fairphone 3+ based on /e/OS. [2]

Murena One specs, options

The Murena One runs /e/OS V1 that’s primarily based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). It would not embody Google apps or providers — to ship an enhanced privateness expertise. The app retailer carries a privateness rating to fee apps between 0–10 on the idea of how they acquire private knowledge.

Since the Murena One excludes Google Services, it would not require customers to sign up to a Google account to obtain apps from the preloaded App Lounge. The firm has, nevertheless, offered Murena Cloud that features entry to an ad-free search engine, an e-mail platform, on-line safe storage, doc administration, and calendar, amongst different on-line instruments. The cloud additionally comes with 1GB of free storage. [3]

The /e/OS operating system also brings support for privacy-focussed 9.9.9.9 and 1.1.1.1 DNS and includes a dedicated Advanced Privacy widget that lets users hide their IP address and geolocation.

The Murena One comes with 128GB of onboard storage that supports expansion via a microSD card (up to 128GB).

Connectivity options on the Murena One include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. There is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. [4]

References:

1. https://newslogic.in/technology/murena-one-privacy-first-android-phone-with-degoogled-os-launched-price-specifications/
2. https://newsquick24.com/mobile-news/murena-one-privacy-first-degoogled-android-phone-released-price-specs/
3. https://180gadgets.com/murena-one-privacy-first-android-phone-with-degoogled-os-launched-price-specifications/
4. https://gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/murena-one-price-usd-369-launch-sale-specifications-privacy-first-android-phone-features-3028290#pfrom=topstory

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), Murena One Privacy-First Android Phone With 'DeGoogled' OS, AnaTechMaz, pp. 99