In this episode of the Efani Features Podcast, host Mark Kreitzman sits down with Hakeem Anwar, founder and CEO of Above Phone, to explore one of the most important frontiers in personal security: your phone.

Most people don’t realize their smartphones are surveillance devices—tracking location, listening to conversations, and feeding data to Big Tech. Above Phone is changing that by delivering de-Googled, GrapheneOS-powered phones with enhanced privacy features, app control, and zero data leaks to Apple, Google, or third parties.

📱 In this episode:

• What makes a de-Googled phone different—and why GrapheneOS is the go-to for privacy
• How Above Phone and Efani work together to offer bulletproof SIM swap protection + smartphone privacy
• Advanced features like permission-level controls, per-app internet kill switches, folder access restrictions, and contact whitelisting
• Why default Android and iPhones are data-harvesting machines—and what Above Phone does differently
• Real-world compatibility: Can you use your bank app, email, GPS, and YouTube? (Yes, mostly)
• The second phone number feature, plus VOIP, VPN, encrypted messaging, and full AboveSuite options
• Why Above Phone offers real customer support—no forums, no bots, just people who get it

You’ll also hear about their Linux-based laptops, tablets, monthly webinars, and exclusive discounts for Efani users.

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This episode is your starter kit if you're serious about privacy, mobile security, and breaking free from surveillance capitalism.

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🎙 Hosted by Mark Kreitzman, General Manager at Efani