CNET got their hands on internal documents complaining that only the non-iMessage texts were visible. The service is inspired by the recent revelation that Apple’s iMessage is a thorn in the side of federal investigative agencies like the FBI and DEA. In a nutshell, they’re aiming to encrypt messages between any two CM devices. Koushik Dutta posted to Google+ a lengthy explanation of the process and the goal of CM secure messaging. While it may not necessarily prevent the NSA from snooping in on your conversations, it will make your messages “encrypted end to end.” The Goal of Encrypted Messaging on Android What Is It? If they can pull off this new way of texting, your messages could become that much more secure. Today CyanogenMod is continuing that push with a new initiative for secure messaging. CM creator Steve Kondik added Privacy Guard, a secure mode which bars apps from accessing the GPS or “contacts, calendar, browser history, messages.” AndroidPolice called it a “must-have feature for the more privacy conscious among us.” The developers of CyanogenMod have also taken it upon themselves to rectify what they see as security flaws in Android. The CM guys aren’t interested in snooping on your device any more than the occasional bug report. You don’t have to worry about little surprises like CarrierIQ. CyanogenMod is a product of a community of loyal Android developers. There’s also the added benefit of security. You can’t beat the combination of Holo, features, and faster updates than the carriers are interested in doing. It’s just the best way to experience Android on a non-Nexus device. There’s the AOSP base, stock Android stylings, availability on a wide array of devices, and deep customization options. CyanogenMod is a popular custom ROM for a lot of reasons.
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