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AphyOS is designed to keep you and your data safe while still providing the convenience and features mobile users have grown accustomed to. One way AphyOS accomplishes this is by featuring the Proton suite of applications, which are Vault-approved for security while providing an intuitive replacement for their Google equivalents.
Security sets Proton apart, but security doesn't mean you have to sacrifice convenience.
What sets Proton apart
- End-to-End Encryption: With zero-access encryption, not even Proton themselves have the ability to access your data without your permission, meaning not only won't your data be shared, it can't be
- Swiss Privacy: Switzerland has the strictest privacy laws of any country on Earth, which is where your data is stored.
- Open Source: All Proton apps are open source and independtly audited by security experts, so there are no surprises as to what is happening with your data.
- Multi-Device Support: One Proton account goes with you across all your devices; Android, iOS, Windows, MacOS, Linux, you name it.
- Eternally Free: With a belief that privacy is a human right, Proton provides free versions of most of their applications.
While Proton offers paid versions of their applications, almost all include a free version that will meet the needs of users who want peace of mind that their data is secure, but don't tend to utilize more advanced features or tinker with their setting customizations.
Keep others out of your inbox: Proton Mail
Proton Mail, on the surface, offers an experience very similar to Gmail; it looks and functions very similarly. Free users can register for one email address and, after completing a few basic setup tasks, can access up to 1 GB of storage. Proton Mail also includes a simple tool that lets you forward your Gmail to your new Proton address, making it very simple to switch without missing a beat.
Secure your schedule: Proton Calendar
Proton Calendar lets you keep track of your schedule but nobody else can, including Proton themselves. Proton Calendar functions best when paired with Proton Mail, allowing you to send and accept event invitations. The free plan includes up to 3 personal calendars and falls under the 1 GB of storage included with Proton Mail.
Cloud storage solution: Proton Drive
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage solution for your files, documents and photos. With the ability to sync your cloud folders with your Windows folders, you can back up your data to the cloud with ease. The free plan has the same level of security and encryption as the paid plans, and also includes the document and spreadsheet editors. Proton Drive's free plan comes with 5 GB of storage.
No need to keep your voice down: Proton Meet
Nobody likes an eavesdropper less than Proton Meet. With end-to-end encryption on all your conversations, Proton literally cannot access your call history, screen shares, and chat messages. Your meetings will never be used to train AI or sell you ads. The free plan allows you to host a one-hour meeting with up to 50 participants, but participants will not need a Proton account; you can even host a call with up to 3 other people without a Proton account yourself.
Ad-free AI assistance: Lumo AI
Unlike other AI chatbots, Lumo does not use your chats to train AI or log your chats. As a result, your data cannot be sold to advertisers because it literally cannot be shared, and Lumo itself is also ad-free. Not only is Lumo free, you don't even need to register an account to try it out.
More than a password manager: Proton Pass
Proton Pass stores and generates more than just your passwords. Securely store private notes, credit card info, and when combined with Proton Mail, create "Alias" e-mail addresses to use in place of your real one. Use an alias e-mail when creating accounts on websites so if they experience a data breach, your real e-mail address is secure. For the average internet user the free plan has everything you need to keep your logins secure and e-mails private.
Take 2FA everywhere: Proton Authenicator
Proton Authenticator takes two-factor authentication (2FA) a step further by offering a 2FA management system that does not show you ads, has no trackers, and is completely open-source. Unlike most authenticator apps that support only Android and iOS devices, Proton Authenticator is also available on Windows, Mac, and even Linux operating systems. Proton Authenticator is 100% free, there is no paid version, and a Proton account is not required, though syncing it up with Proton Pass creates a more seamless security management experience.
Hide in plain site: Proton VPN
Virtual private networks help you mask your IP address when visiting websites, making it harder to pinpoint your real location, monitor your activities, and sell your information to advertisers. A VPN can also help you access websites in other countries that you would otherwise be restricted from accessing. The free version of Proton VPN allows you to connect 1 device at a time to 1 of 5 countries selected at random, at medium download and upload speeds.
Simplifying Bitcoin: Proton Wallet
Proton Wallet is designed specifically to manage your Bitcoin (you'll have to use Proton Pass if you want to store your credit card information for online purchases). Bitcoin transactions are permanent and cannot be reversed, so ensuring accuracy when completing a transaction is paramount. Proton Wallet uses a unique e-mail confirmation system that simplifies the process to eliminate the chance of making mistakes. The free version comes with 3 wallets that support 3 accounts each, and a Proton e-mail address.
Is free too good to be true?
No, it isn't! For users who are looking to keep their information secure but are more casual internet users, the free applications from Proton have you covered. Many of the free versions include similar features to the paid ones, just with less volume, but the one thing Proton will never make you pay for is security. The free versions have the same level of protection and privacy as the paid ones.
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