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The video features an unboxing and review of the Unplugged phone, emphasizing its privacy-focused features like a kill switch and Liberty OS for data privacy. The speaker highlights setting up the phone's security features, including a kill switch and data control options through the Up Suite. They explore the Up privacy app and VPN service, discussing server locations and data control. The importance of encryption key backup and secure messaging is also emphasized. The speaker tests messaging apps and browsing capabilities, expressing interest in privacy-centric apps. They encounter challenges with app porting processes and camera access but express satisfaction with the phone's camera quality. Privacy concerns lead the speaker to switch to the phone for a week, emphasizing the significance of privacy over convenience. The speaker also discusses upcoming events and their excitement about using the phone as their primary Android device.
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In this segment of the video, Adam CIO unboxes the Unplugged phone, co-founded by Eric Prince, known for its privacy features. He discusses his interest in privacy and the need for a phone with a physical off switch. Adam appreciates the personal touch of the packaging, highlighting the blue tissue paper and case that came with the phone. He emphasizes that this unboxing and review are not paid and expresses his commitment to regaining privacy despite the phone’s price tag of around $1,000.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the security features of the UpPhone, highlighting privacy enhancements, a kill switch to disconnect the battery for privacy, multiple SIM and 5G support, and the Liberty OS operating system for data privacy. The UpPhone is compared in size to an iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 13, showcasing its larger build. The unboxing reveals the phone’s USB-C charging, physical switch, included accessories like a SIM tool and quick start guide, and the screen protector. The speaker turns on the phone, describing the bright screen with vivid colors and noting a bevel that may be the screen protector.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on a phone with independent control over data, featuring a kill switch that disconnects the battery, preventing signal transmission. There’s a warning about using the kill switch properly to avoid damage. The process involves setting up a pin code or pattern for device security. The video also highlights the Up Suite, providing privacy tools like messenger, antivirus, and VPN. Additionally, there’s a privacy center button for granular control over device settings like Bluetooth, camera, and location.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses setting up the Up privacy app on a smartphone. They emphasize the control users have over their data sharing. The speaker explores the Up Messenger app, creating an account with a unique display name, subscribing to updates, and updating the app. The video also covers the subscription to the Up App Suite Premium plan, including the automatic updating of apps from the Up store, which focuses on privacy-centric applications vetted by the service. Major apps like Slack, American Airlines, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and others are mentioned as being available in the Up store.
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In this segment of the video, the user sets up and tests a VPN service. They mention the importance of no logs being recorded and having servers located outside of certain jurisdictions. The user chooses to connect to a server in New York and conducts a speed test with the VPN enabled, getting around 100 megabits per second. After disconnecting the VPN, the speed increases to around 300-310 Mbps. The user notes that despite a decrease in speed with the VPN, for general use, it may not be a significant issue. They then test out messaging apps after signing in.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of backing up encryption keys to prevent loss. They demonstrate the key backup process, including creating a passphrase and saving a recovery key. The video also shows how to set up secure messaging, blocking various features for privacy such as unsecured Wi-Fi networks and camera access. Additionally, the speaker jokes about blocking fake news websites and tests the browsing capabilities with strict blocks in place. Lastly, they express interest in downloading the Brave browser but decide to explore the current browser further instead.
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In this part of the video, the speaker is exploring a new phone and wondering about app porting from Google Play Store to the App Store. They navigate through the phone, trying to access the camera but encounter some difficulties, such as a disabled camera that they need to enable in settings. The speaker also experiments with different features like firmware updates and privacy settings. The video segment ends with the speaker contemplating flipping a ‘kill switch’ on the phone while it’s turned on to see what happens next.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the creator boots up the phone successfully and tests the camera by taking photos. They express satisfaction with the picture quality and plan to use the phone exclusively for a week, replacing their iPhone. The creator discusses privacy concerns, indicating a willingness to switch from iPhone to Android due to the importance of privacy over convenience. They highlight the significance of privacy and data protection, mentioning previous incidents involving companies spying on users. Additionally, the creator mentions their intention to test the phone’s durability by intentionally breaking it despite warnings not to do so.
00:24:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses putting a SIM card into a new phone. They mention concerns about potentially damaging the phone by accidentally toggling a switch. The speaker expresses excitement about using the phone and indicates that it is the only Android phone they would carry. Additionally, they briefly mention an upcoming event called Identiverse and a scavenger hunt with various prizes for attendees.