A German privacy-focused phone called the Volla Phone 22 does not have Google services on it. Aside from its decision not to include Google, the offers a unique way for users to protect their privacy through the use of Linux-based operating systems.
Hello Welt Systeme UG Launches the Volla Phone 22
According to the story by ScreenRant, as the increase of concern regarding privacy and security piles up, certain smartphone manufacturers are creating new ways to deal with the demand. As seen with the Volla 22, a privacy-focused phone, one of their decisions was to remove Google from the picture.
The German startup Hallo Welt System UG has created its third smartphone since it was founded, Volla Phone 22, and it comes with some unique security and privacy decisions. As seen on its Kickstarter listing, users have the choice of either white or black color options.
Volla Phone 22 Specs and Privacy Features
Quite interestingly, the Volla Phone 22 is still using Google's Android operating system but the big diferrence is that it is using a version that is "devoid of Google apps and services." The device also comes with unique security features like the ability to blacklist or whitelist an IP address, parental control, an app locker, and storage that is encrypted.
On top top of the privacy-focused features, ScreenRant notes that the dual-boot function is another interesting addition made by the Volla Phone 22. Aside from running the AOSP-based Volla OS, a second operating system can be installed on the device like an Ubuntu Touch or others.
Users can Choose Between Two Different Operating Systems
If two operating systems are in play, once turned on, the user of the device can easily choose which one they want to boot through the multi-boot menu. Winfuture discovered and shared that the MicroSD card can also be installed with a second operating system.
The article notes that this can be done through added support from a feature update. In additiona, Hello Welt Systeme announced that it will be bringing other Linux-based operating systems.
Options for Linux-Based Operating Systems
Should more Linux-based OS be available to users, the smartphones can be installed with Manjaro, Sailfish, and Droidian. The addition of new Linux-based operating systems is an interesting mix since this feature is not commonly promoted in the smartphone world.
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Google Adds Security Features as Demand for Privacy Increases
While the demand for privacy increases, manufacturers are looking for tools to give more control over shared information to the smartphone user. An example of this is seen in how permission for individual apps can be turned off with Google.
Google's Android 12 also allows users to choose if they want to share their approximate location to any app that is requesting for it. Users will have more control over which apps can gain access to what information.
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Written by Urian B.
