Murena Sells Deggoogled Pixel Tablet - Privacy Focused

Murena Launches Privacy-Focused Pixel Tablet

Murena, a French company specializing in privacy-focused technology, has expanded its range of deGoogled devices. Following their success with smartphones, they are now offering a tablet version based on the popular Pixel Tablet.

/e/OS: The Core of Privacy

The Murena Pixel Tablet operates on /e/OS, an open-source operating system derived from Android. This provides a distinctly privacy-focused Android experience on the tablet’s 10.95-inch LCD screen.

Murena emphasizes that users can enjoy the tablet’s full performance capabilities while significantly reducing data tracking. The system is designed to enhance security and prevent Google services from collecting personal information.

Responding to Customer Demand

The addition of the Pixel Tablet to Murena’s hardware offerings is a direct response to substantial customer interest. The company noted a significant demand for a deGoogled tablet option.

Pricing and Specifications

The Pixel Tablet, equipped with 128 GB of internal storage and 8 GB of RAM, is currently available for purchase through Murena’s online store. It is priced at €539 in Europe and $549 in the United States.

App Access and the App Lounge

Unlike standard Android devices, this tablet does not include the Google Play Store. Instead, /e/OS features App Lounge, an alternative app marketplace.

App Lounge allows users to download applications found in both Google Play and F-Droid in an anonymous manner. However, accessing paid applications still necessitates logging in with a Google account.

Privacy-Focused Alternatives

Murena is actively developing privacy-centric alternatives to popular Google applications. They are building standalone apps to replace services like Google Drive and Office 365.

Pixel Tablet users can utilize Workspace, a freemium suite offering file storage, backup, and office productivity tools. It provides 1 GB of free storage, with paid plans available for increased capacity.

• Operating System: /e/OS (open source)
• Display: 10.95-inch LCD
• Storage: 128 GB
• RAM: 8 GB
• Price: €539 / $549