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<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Phones</span></span></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 16:39, 19 December 2024</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l2">Line 2:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 2:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Phones ==</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Phones ==</div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>When it comes to phones, it's best to get a modern phone with advanced protections on the account enabled. Most likely, this means flagship phones from Apple and Google.  </div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>When it comes to phones, it's best to get a modern phone with advanced protections on the account enabled. Most likely, this means flagship phones from <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">'''</ins>Apple<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">''' </ins>and <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">'''</ins>Google<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">'''</ins>. <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Both companies provide </ins>security patches and software updates <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">for their devices for around seven years. (see </ins>[https://endoflife.date/iphone <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Apple iPhone end of life dates</ins>]<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">, and </ins>[https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Google Pixel end of life dates</ins>]<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">) </ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Apple is good about providing support with </del>security patches and software updates [https://endoflife.date/iphone <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">for about seven years</del>] <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">after the device is purchased. </del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Google Pixel phones are also supported for </del>[https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">about seven years</del>]<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. </del></div></td><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-added"></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Phone recommendations (based on internet search in Dec 2024):</div></td><td class="diff-marker"></td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Phone recommendations (based on internet search in Dec 2024):</div></td></tr> </table>

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<p>Created page with &quot;Thinking of purchasing a new device and want some guidance on what to look for? Here is some advice, collected from a number of practitioners. (Last updated Dec 2024) == Phones == When it comes to phones, it&#039;s best to get a modern phone with advanced protections on the account enabled. Most likely, this means flagship phones from Apple and Google. Apple is good about providing support with security patches and software updates [https://endoflife.date/iphone for about...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Thinking of purchasing a new device and want some guidance on what to look for? Here is some advice, collected from a number of practitioners. (Last updated Dec 2024)<br /> <br /> == Phones ==<br /> When it comes to phones, it&#039;s best to get a modern phone with advanced protections on the account enabled. Most likely, this means flagship phones from Apple and Google. <br /> <br /> Apple is good about providing support with security patches and software updates [https://endoflife.date/iphone for about seven years] after the device is purchased. <br /> <br /> Google Pixel phones are also supported for [https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en about seven years]. <br /> <br /> Phone recommendations (based on internet search in Dec 2024):<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Apple iPhone&#039;&#039;&#039;: The iPhone series, particularly the Pro Max models, are consistently considered one of the most secure smartphones due to Apple&#039;s strong security practices and updates.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Google Pixel&#039;&#039;&#039;: Google Pixel phones are another top choice with excellent security features thanks to Google&#039;s commitment to security updates and the Titan M security chip.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Purism Librem 5&#039;&#039;&#039;: This phone is specifically designed for maximum privacy with hardware kill switches to physically disconnect components like the microphone and cellular network, making it ideal for users prioritizing extreme security.<br /> <br /> There are some helpful articles on [https://www.techradar.com/best/secure-smartphones TechRadar] and [https://cybermagazine.com/articles/top-10-phones-for-cybersecurity Cyber Magazine] on this topic. <br /> <br /> == Laptops ==<br /> Laptop recommendations (based on [https://www.inacom-sby.com/most-secure-business-laptops/ internet search] in Dec 2024):<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Apple MacBook Pro&#039;&#039;&#039; (2023) and &#039;&#039;&#039;MacBook Air with an M1 chip&#039;&#039;&#039; are good options for human rights defenders because it has many built-in security features (full disk encryption, protection from malware, etc). (Mac operating system)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus&#039;&#039;&#039; is an affordable option that is secure and easy to use. (Chrome operating system)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Lenovo ThinkPad&#039;&#039;&#039; X1 Carbon (11th Gen) is reliable and secure. (Windows operating system)<br /> * For users of Linux operating systems, &#039;&#039;&#039;Purism Librem 14&#039;&#039;&#039; is highly recommended. (Linux operating system)</div>

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