In the "post-Snowden" era, many technology companies are active in its field better safetyof communications. One of them is FreedomPop: this is a company that provides wireless communications, which is launching the Private Phone.
This is a phone that uses advanced encryption to "lock" phone calls and messages, and also provides anonymous web browsing. Also, according to a Mashable report, once it runs on its network, it allows the user to change his phone number whenever he wants, while allowing the prospective purchaser to obtain it by paying with Bitcoins.
As far as its hardware is concerned, in fact it is one Samsung Galaxy SII. Διαθέτει επεξεργαστή dual core 1,2 GHz Samsung Exynos, 16GB of storage space and an 8 megapixel camera. Its price is 189 dollars.
According to the company, the phone is blocking online marketers to monitor the user's activity on the web, and in general "third parties" to intercept communications, while it "bypasses" any restrictions on access to websites, allowing entry to every site. It is also protected from viruses and other malware, while it "secures" data in case of theft or loss, while helping the user to find it again. Its capabilities include blocking unwanted "unsafe" calls and messages, while at the same time blocking malicious websites that aim to steal data. SGP Technologies, which introduced the Blackphone, as well as Boeing, which develops the Blackphone, are also active in this area for government employees.
Source: naftemporiki.gr