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DMA crackdown for the win! 🙌 #WhatsApp is becoming interoperable in the EU

What does this mean?

✅ WhatsApp users in the EU can message people on other apps
✅ More #freedom for you
✅ Better chances to compete for smaller apps

➡️ Find out more here: https://tuta.com/blog/whatsapp-interopable-in-europe

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

🚨 Google wants to kill Android freedom: Starting 2027, unverified apps can’t be DOWNLOADED.

➡️ No installation of independent apps

➡️ Destroys alternative playstores like F-Droid

➡️ Google decides what runs on YOUR phone

Help us fight this plan! ✊

https://tuta.com/blog/google-wants-to-kill-android-freedom

A man pointing a knife at another man who has his hands up trying to protect himself. On the man with knife are the Google app icons and the text "DOWNLOAD US!" on the man protecting himself it says "But I want to use secure, open source apps instead."

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

You've stopped Gemini to track your Gmail? Now turn it off in Google Search as well! 👉 Swipe for the steps.

And no, Google doesn't have a button to "Turn off AI Overviews" but these workarounds do the trick.

For more in-depth steps to turn off Google AI Overview: https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-turn-off-ai-mode-google-search

You're welcome! 🤗

Turn off AI in Google Search: screenshot of a search in Google with the AI overview displayed.

Turn off AI in Google Search: enter your search term followed by "-AI" before clicking to search.

Turn off AI in Google Search: search for something > click "More" > click "Web"

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

Luckily it's not a thousand.

Screenshot of Outlook data processing pop up. "We and our 940 partners process data to: store and/or access information on your device, develop and improve products, personalize ads and content, measure ads and content, derive audience insights, obtain precise geolocation data, and identify users through device scanning"

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Tutanota/115586481225235662

FYI: by turning off "Smart features" Google also turns off spell check and the promotions & social tabs.

So to "enjoy" all feature in Google, you must give consent to AI tracking. That's privacy blackmail and should be illegal.

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

🚨 BREAKING #Google just activated #Gemini on #Gmail - without asking you.

Turn it off now; here's how!
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android

✊️ Fight AI & fight Google

You have to manually turn off Smart Features in the Setting menu in TWO locations.

Share so everyone is aware. ❤️

“We’ve activated Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and Google apps” With a reply, "No Thanks! Learn how to disable Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, & Google apps on the Tuta blog. "

Turn off smart features in Gmail, Chat & Meet: Screenshot of the google settings you need to navigate to turn off smart features. Next to Smart features click the box to turn off smart features in Gmail, Chat and Meet. Click on Manage Workspace smart feature settings and toggle these setting off.

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

🚨 BREAKING #Google just activated #Gemini on #Gmail - without asking you.

Turn it off now; here's how!
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-gemini-on-android

✊️ Fight AI & fight Google

You have to manually turn off Smart Features in the Setting menu in TWO locations.

Share so everyone is aware. ❤️

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

Most businesses use #Outlook or Google #Workspace - even doctors and lawyers. Though they should know better!

Today we're comparing Gmail, Outlook, Zoho Mail & Tuta Mail so you don't have to. 🔐✨

If you know any business still not encrypting your data, share this link: https://tuta.com/blog/best-email-for-business

#privacy #digitalsovereignty

Comparison table of Tuta Mail, Gmail, Zoho Mail, Outlook, comparing price, inbox size, mobile apps, e2e encryption, desktop apps, EU-based, EU sovereign product

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

✊ Tuta Mail to the EU: If you pass Chat Control, we’re forced to sue you.

We will never build backdoors or spy on our users. Privacy is a human right, guaranteed to everyone by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

#StopChatControl #privacymatters

Read the full comment 👉 https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism

If Chat Control passes, we as an encrypted provider have two options: sue to fight for people’s privacy, or leave the EU. And we’ve decided to fight. We will never weaken or backdoor our encryption.”
Matthias Pfau, Tuta Mail

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

Even Meta AI knows what's best.

Check our recommendations for WhatsApp alternatives 👉 https://tuta.com/blog/best-whatsapp-alternatives-privacy

Tuta
@Tutanota@mastodon.social

🚀 Meet the fastest Tuta client yet!

✅ Experience lightning-fast load times
✅ Set Tuta Mail as default mail app on iOS
✅ Enjoy improved event invitations

Check everything that's new: https://tuta.com/blog/tuta-fast-sync-release

#TutaMail #PrivacyFirst #Email