Privacy Friendly Apps – improved privacy protection on the smartphone
It seems sad that in 2022 it still needs explaining what privacy is
and why its a good thing.<p>I don&#x27;t wish to knock this great project, but I&#x27;m growing weary of
reading what seem to be almost obligatory structures;<p><pre><code>  1) Initial platitude about how smartphones are ubiquitous,
  inevitable, inescapable centres of existence without which humans
  would die within seconds.

  2) Tragic self-mocking account of how we&#x27;re all idiots without
  self-control who can&#x27;t work these things, but remain utterly
  dependent on technology we have no clue about.

  3) Confusing, terrifying litany of all the evil-doers, hackers,
  cybercriminals, corporations, agencies, and other bad guys f-king us
  over, while trying not to sound paranoid and hopeless.

  4) Optional apologetics justifying unconscionable shitshow of (3) on
  the basis of convenience and getting stuff for free. 

  5) (Point at which most normies stop reading) Solution involving
  jaibreaking, firmware updates, running a private VPS server,
  building your own DNS network and soldering in some new chips using
  dangerous solvents, X-Rays and a x100 bench microscope.

  6) Shrugging summary about how this &quot;probably isn&#x27;t for everyone&quot;.</code></pre>