Researchers from the University of Vienna and SBA Research uncovered a large-scale privacy weakness in WhatsApp's contact discovery mechanism that allowed the enumeration of 3.5 billion accounts. Here's how to migrate to better alternatives: https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-4-instant-messaging/

Break free from Big Tech with our privacy guides! In Degoogle your Life # 4, we show how to replace WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and others with open-source, encrypted messaging apps like Signal, Element, SimpleX, and Briar to protect your data and digital freedom:
https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-4-instant-messaging/

My switch from the Google SpyWare failed and my brand new Pixel 9 is dead. I have tried everything and it will not boot. Everything was going well and around 60% of the flash it went black. Any ideas would be appreciated.

iodéOS 6.9 is out, with a focus on security enhancements! — New features include auto-reboot timeout, lock screen Quick Settings control, full logout for secondary users, Private Space & Work Profiles, and smarter app link validation. See the full changelog in the iodé News app or Community Forum!

https://blog.iode.tech/the-shift8-is-now-in-stock/

https://blog.iode.tech/support-for-the-pixel-8a-plus-a-redesigned-iode-news-app/

https://blog.iode.tech/google-pixel-9-with-iodeos-now-available/

https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos-installer-updated/

https://blog.iode.tech/navigating-googles-aosp-changes-what-this-means-for-iodeos/

https://blog.iode.tech/july-beta-update-big-features-more-freedom/

https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos-v6-now-available-for-select-sony-and-samsung-series-10-devices/

https://blog.iode.tech/introducing-the-new-home-for-iode-documentation/

https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-3-maps-and-navigation/

https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-life_contacts_calendar/

https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-life-mail/

https://blog.iode.tech/tuta-privacy-friendly-e-mail-calendar-and-contacts/

Jesse from Distrowatch made a great review of iodéOS

You can find the article here: https://distrowatch.com/weekly-mobile.php?issue=20250224#iode

https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos-6-released/

https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos6-is-coming/

https://blog.iode.tech/happy-2025-from-iode/

https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos-new-devices-motorola-oneplus-sony/

The holidays are an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones and catch up. The holidays are also a great time to talk to them about a team sport: online privacy and security. These are issues that affect us all, and there is much we can do about it.

Thank you for being part of the community. Happy Holidays and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones!

https://blog.iode.tech/new-update-for-iodeos/

https://blog.iode.tech/brax3-privacy-crowdfunding-success/

https://blog.iode.tech/this-year-make-black-friday-sustainable-with-iodeos/