IIT Madras recently conducted a presentation where they unveiled BharOS, a new mobile operating system with a privacy and security focus.
The OS is created by JandK Operations Private Limited (JandKops), an IIT Madras-founded Section 8 (not-for-profit) Company. A highly clean derivative of AOSP, BharOS offers a number of security and privacy features. For instance, the OS doesn't come with any pre-installed default programmes.
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Users are able to select only the programmes they require and are confident in thanks to this. Access to the PASS secret app store service is also made available by BharOS. It appears to be filled with carefully chosen apps that have been confirmed to meet the privacy and security requirements of organisations.
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That group is specifically who the OS is intended for. It will be made available to companies and organisations with sensitive information and particular security needs. It appears that BharOS will also receive native over-the-air updates. However, it is unclear which Android core version it is currently based on.
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The IIT Madras Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, had the following to say about the software project: The BharOS Service is a mobile operating system with a focus on giving consumers more freedom, autonomy, and flexibility to select and utilise only the apps that meet their needs. It is based on a foundation of trust.
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This ground-breaking solution aims to fundamentally alter how consumers perceive security and privacy on mobile devices.