Murena Unveils Murena Find: A Search Engine That Puts Privacy First
Murena has introduced Murena Find, a privacy-first search engine embedded in its latest /e/OS 3.0 update, delivering an ad‑free, no‑tracking search experience powered by Qwant. Designed to launch without user configuration, the engine ensures searches remain private while maintaining quality results.
As part of /e/OS 3.0, Murena Find is one of several significant upgrades aimed at fortifying users' privacy. Alongside enhancements such as weekly privacy reports, end‑to‑end encrypted vaults, SMS device‑locator tools and tablet‑mode support, it marks a major milestone in the company's mission to challenge Big Tech's data harvesting practices.
Murena Find replaces the default search provider previously in e‑OS, promising instant 'no‑tracking' mode and 'unbiased' results. This development aligns with Murena's broader push for digital sovereignty and ethical software grounded in open‑source principles.
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While other privacy‑centric browsers and search engines—such as Brave Search—have made strides, Murena's integration directly into a user‑facing mobile OS is remarkable. It shifts privacy from optional app to fundamental feature, reinforcing Murena's stance: technology must serve users—not advertisers or data brokers.
This launch comes amid doubling of Murena's user base and heightened public concern over data surveillance. Its CEO, Gaël Duval, has consistently emphasised the ethical imperatives behind this initiative: making privacy accessible, not niche. The integration of Murena Find is thus both practical and symbolic, representing an on‑device refusal to yield user information by default.
The update doesn't end there. /e/OS 3.0 brings enhanced privacy transparency through detailed weekly insights into tracker activity and app data usage. Users can now share these anonymised reports easily—helping cultivate broader awareness around data exposure. A new end‑to‑end encrypted Murena Vault enables secure file collaboration, built on CryptPad technology. Meanwhile, the Find My Device feature works via SMS, ensuring locate‑and‑lock functionality even without internet access.
Tablet‑mode support further extends the OS's flexibility—delivering a refined interface for larger screens across tablets and laptops. Combined with hands‑free messaging for premium users, /e/OS 3.0 brings both increased usability and reinforced autonomy.
Market analysts see Murena Find as a bold attempt to mainstream ethical search. While Qwant already operates in Europe, embedding it as default in a mobile OS may give it more sustained engagement than standalone apps. User‑feedback forums show early promise—privacy advocates welcome integrated solutions, though a few raise concerns about transition hurdles.
Murena continues to expand its hardware portfolio, with plans to introduce its own tablet and multiple new smartphone models. The company is also pushing Murena Workspace into the business sector, hinting at enterprise-grade device management and collaboration tools—a sign that these privacy products are aimed as much at organisations as individuals.
Still, questions linger around funding and user trust. Reddit discussions testify to service outages in Murena Workspace's early cloud phases, though the company appears responsive in addressing them. Price remains a barrier: Murena Pixel Tablet retails at around $549, significantly above standard Pixel pricing. But for the privacy‑conscious willing to pay, this premium carries meaning beyond specs.
Murena's introduction of an integrated privacy-focused search engine within a polished mobile OS marks a bold step in challenging entrenched data models. Murena Find embodies the company's broader strategy: reclaiming control of users' digital lives through ethical, open-source innovation.
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