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Avoiding US tech? Some European alts:

🇳🇴 Browser: Vivaldi
🇫🇷 Search: Qwant
🇫🇷 Music: Deezer
🇫🇷 Hosting: OVH
🇫🇮 Mobile OS: Jolla
🇩🇪 Maps: Here WeGo
🇩🇪 Translation: DeepL
🇳🇱 Design: Sketch
🇨🇭 Notes: Standard Notes
🇨🇭 Messenger: Threema
🇨🇭 Dev Tools: Sonar

https://proton.me/blog/european-tech-alternatives

European alternatives to US tech | Proton | Proton

Take back control of your digital life with privacy-focused European alternatives to US Big Tech apps and services.

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Proton @proton.me · 10d

Being secure online means managing A LOT of passwords. Make that organizational work easier with Vaults.

Sort items (logins, aliases, notes) into encrypted containers with your choice of colour & icon.

Your passwords should be complex, but password management should be simple.

A new vault in Proton Pass, allowing the user to select both a vault colour and an icon, as well as a name.

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Proton @proton.me · 10d

Enjoy 👏

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Proton @proton.me · 10d

There's a technical writeup coming, but for now - Rust!

Here's a related piece on Authenticator, looking at how Rust is becoming more and more a part of what we do: proton.me/blog/authent...

How Rust powers Proton Authenticator | Proton

To build a secure 2FA app for all major devices, Proton turned to Rust. Carlos Quintana explains why we chose Rust and why we'll likely use it more in the future.

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Proton @proton.me · 11d

Worried about the data others can get from your snaps?

Most photos contain metadata (EXIF) like location, device, and timestamps. Sending them via email can leak this info.

Proton Mail protects you by allowing you to strip metadata from attachments before sending.

A Proton Mail modal showing that you can strip metadata from an image you're uploading. It reads "this ensures that no one can see location, device, and other information that could be used to identify or track you."

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Proton @proton.me · 11d

There are options: proton.me/blog/best-br...

Which is the best browser for privacy in 2025? | Proton

Using the right web browser is crucial for protecting your privacy. See the most secure web browsers options that keep you safe from online tracking in 2025.

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Proton @proton.me · 11d

Working on the SDK: proton.me/blog/proton-...

Proton Drive SDK preview: A first look for open-source developers | Proton

Get an early look at our Proton Drive SDK. Not ready for public use yet, but open for feedback from developers and the open-source community.

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Proton @proton.me · 11d

Version 7.0.4

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Proton @proton.me · 11d

Possibly a good one to sign up to vote for: protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/28448...

Profile picture for ProtonMail users

I know it's currently a bit difficult for an email server to show profile pictures on other email services, but if it's only available to proton users it would be very good, and it would be more busin...

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Proton @proton.me · 13d

We’re currently ramping up development on a faster and more stable next-generation calendar app for both iOS and Android to support much-requested features like tasks, search capabilities, and offline access.

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Proton @proton.me · 13d

This is likely because your bank is blocking VPNs, we can look into it further if you contact support: proton.me/support/

Proton Support | Proton

Get support for all of Proton's secure services, including free encrypted email, calendar, and drive. Find answers to your questions here or contact support.

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Proton @proton.me · 13d

What kind of wallpaper?

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Proton @proton.me · 13d

We're working on an SDK which will form the basis of this.

More: proton.me/blog/proton-...

Proton Drive SDK preview: A first look for open-source developers | Proton

Get an early look at our Proton Drive SDK. Not ready for public use yet, but open for feedback from developers and the open-source community.

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✈️ @jetlin.com · 15d

For eight years I have excused my use of Protonmail “because security is worth the compromises” but FINALLY with this release I can say simply “I am using the best AND most secure email. And you should too. Period.”

Proton @proton.me · 16d

We rebuilt the Proton Mail apps from the ground up, shaped by your feedback.

The result:

✅ Faster performance (emails open quicker, simpler navigation)
✅ Offline mode
✅ A modern design that makes managing your inbox easier
✅ Feature parity across iOS and Android

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Proton @proton.me · 14d

Do you often waste time searching through folders and drives to find relevant documents?

With Attachments in Proton Pass, you can save yourself a great deal of hassle.

Keep your passwords and related files together for quick, frictionless access. 📎

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Proton @proton.me · 16d

Thanks for your feedback! You can head over to our UserVoice: protonmail.uservoice.com

The Voice of the Proton Community

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Proton @proton.me · 16d

If you're on iOS, you can get the update today on the App Store. On Android, it will be gradually rolling out.

Read the full story here: proton.me/blog/new-mai...

Proton Mail launches new, faster mobile apps with offline mode | Proton

See what’s new in the redesigned Proton Mail app for iOS and Android. Enjoy offline mode and a smoother experience on both platforms.

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Proton @proton.me · 16d

We rebuilt the Proton Mail apps from the ground up, shaped by your feedback.

The result:

✅ Faster performance (emails open quicker, simpler navigation)
✅ Offline mode
✅ A modern design that makes managing your inbox easier
✅ Feature parity across iOS and Android

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