Smartphones collect a vast amount of personal information, prompting a movement toward applications that enhance digital privacy. Various security apps are available to protect user data and provide features like emergency alerts and location sharing, especially benefiting vulnerable populations. Notable applications include:
- NextCloud: A personal cloud server that enhances privacy with tools for file exploration, chat, and office alternatives.
- Obtainium: An app store that simplifies using applications outside of Google Play and keeps them updated.
- AnySoftKeyboard: A keyboard app with an incognito mode that does not collect typing data while offering word recommendations.
- Aves: A photo management app that analyzes metadata and supports panoramic photos and 360-degree videos.
- Accrescent: A new alternative app store focused on user privacy and security, currently in its alpha phase.