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Proton Mail’s New Privacy-Focused Apps Arrive for iOS and Android

Proton Mail has rebuilt its email app for iOS and Android with speedier performance and an all-new design.

Proton Mail, from privacy-focused tech company Proton, is a third-party free email option for those who want end-to-end encryption and a focus on email ad management. Now, Proton has rebuilt its mobile apps for iOS and Android, creating a new design that makes them more competitive with iOS Mail and Gmail.

Proton Mail’s mobile redesign features a new code base that supports both iPhone and Android platforms, making apps faster and easier to update. Proton reports that the new apps make functions like scrolling and replying twice as fast as in previous versions.

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Proton’s privacy features include end-to-end encryption and various tools to filter out spam, stop email tracking and remove marketing emails. Proton Mail has added extra features, notably a snooze option for email and an offline mode that lets users browse their emails, archive them and write new emails, which will all sync up when an internet connection returns.

«If you’ve ever worried that switching to a privacy-first inbox means giving up convenience, these apps prove you don’t have to compromise,» Anant Vijay Singh, product lead for Proton Mail, told CNET.

«We rebuilt everything from scratch, so encrypted email now feels just as fast and seamless as Apple Mail or Gmail — but with the crucial difference that your inbox isn’t being scanned or monetized. I’ve been using the new apps for a while now, and the speed jump is real.»

CNET senior editor Moe Long is a big fan of Proton Mail’s approach to privacy.

«It’s nice to see the iOS and Android apps get an overhaul, which might make it an even more attractive option for folks seeking to migrate away from the likes of Gmail and Yahoo Mail for a more privacy-centric solution,» Long said.

Proton Mail offers free and paid subscription tiers based on the number of features you want or whether you’re using it for business.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

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Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.