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🔒 UK Reverses Course on Apple Cloud Encryption Demands

The UK government has paused its proposal to compel Apple to weaken encryption on its cloud storage services — a move that would have had sweeping implications for user privacy, global tech policy, and corporate data protection standards.

🚫 Apple had strongly resisted the demand, citing its commitment to end-to-end encryption and refusal to compromise user security.

🔍 FOSS Spotlight: Copy SMS Code – OTP Helper

Secure. Effortless. 100% Open Source

If you've ever juggled between apps just to copy a one-time password (OTP), you know how frustrating the process can be.

Copy SMS Code – OTP Helper is a minimalist Android app that takes care of that, seamlessly detecting OTPs from SMS or notifications and copying them directly to your clipboard—automatically. No interaction needed. No internet access required. No user data touched.

And yes—it’s fully open source, under the AGPL-3.0 license. 🔓

🔐 Encryption is not a loophole

It’s a lifeline

Right now, Congress is considering legislation that could effectively ban encrypted apps by forcing companies to build dangerous backdoors into private communications.

These proposals threaten the security of journalists, whistleblowers, business professionals, and everyday users who depend on end-to-end encryption to communicate safely and confidentially. 💼🛡️

EFF is sounding the alarm. And we all should be too.

🔦 FOSS Spotlight: Cryptomator

Vault Up Your Cloud Privacy

Tired of feeling like your cloud files are just floating out there, unprotected? Say hello to Cryptomator—your personal vault for keeping sensitive data safe in the cloud, without giving up open-source freedom.

🛡️ Cryptomator provides transparent client-side encryption for your cloud storage. Whether you're using Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or another service, Cryptomator keeps your files encrypted and private—before they even leave your device.