Blackphone 2 comes with a tweaked Android operating system named as Silent OS.
By Raghavendra M
Blackphone 2 smartphone has been launched in the US and is now available to purchase online from September 28. This phone was introduced during the MWC 2015 conference in March.
The device is available to purchase for $799 and is the first component of Silent Circle’s Enterprise Privacy Platform (EPP) announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. The EPP is a unique, cloud-based combination of software, services and devices that connect to existing Internet connections to enable privacy at every level of business, according to a statement.
“Blackphone 2 combines an enhanced Android operating system with a suite of apps designed to keep your enterprise and personal information separate and private. We’re proud to deliver a safe and sexy device with a seamless user experience”, said Bill Conner, President and CEO of Silent Circle.
At the heart of Silent OS, Blackphone 2 has a unique, in-built Security Center that enables the user to easily manage their privacy and security settings in one place. The user can control and fine-tune the individual app permissions and the data the apps have access to, while ensuring they need not compromise on the device’s cutting edge smartphone functionality. The Blackphone 2 also comes with a remote wipe setting should the phone be lost or stolen, the statement said.
Blackphone 2 comes with a tweaked Android operating system named as Silent OS. As the name suggests, there is only Black varient of the phone.
The features of this device include a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) IPS display powered by a 64-bit Octacore Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor.
The is a 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB memory that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.
On camera front, there is a 13-MP autofocus rear camera supported by BSI sensor and dual LED flash. In the front, there is a 5-MP camera.
Specifications:
- LTE and Worldwide 3G/HSPA+ connectivity
- 5″ FullHD Gorilla® Glass display
- Qualcomm® Snapdragon Octa-Core Processor™
- 3GB RAM & 32GB internal storage
- microSD card slot supports additional 128GB
- 13 MP BSI Camera Sensor (5 MP front)
- 3060 mAh Battery with Quick Charge™ 2.0