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⚠️ TECH ALERTS
The FIG 2 phone must be updated immediately. We have received reports that some bochurim are intentionally preventing the update in order to keep a known loophole active. This loophole can allow for multiple types of exploits and poses a serious concern. It is imperative that every device is running version 1.84 or newer. Please note: FIG is enforcing this update, and phones will automatically update on their own. However, some users have discovered ways to delay or block the update (for example, by enabling battery saver mode). |
✅ AI Blocked Cell Phones
The TCL phone with the Koshertek block continues to be the best option currently available for AI-blocked phones. We are still waiting for Purifone to release their block, which is expected to include many additional phone models. We hope to have more information on this within the next day or so. This phone is available from Safecell, or it can be purchased without a block and then brought to TAG to have the block installed.
At this time, Ani Choma phones remain unprotected from AI calling. |
Defining the Scope
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Comparing an MP3 player to a
device like 24Six is like comparing a bicycle to a motorcycle. The difference
goes far beyond technicalities and features. A motorcycle is an entirely
different and much more dangerous machine. Similarly, a streaming device is
not just an improved MP3 player; it introduces many inherent dangers that do
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Streaming devices represent an entirely new genre; their sole purpose is entertainment. The device's software continuously learns your preferences to keep you engaged and offer content that is similar to what you like. You'll discover music you never heard before and find yourself returning again and again. There's always something new to enjoy, whether a recent release or an old track you haven't heard yet.
They also include a list of the most-played songs, like Spotify's top-charts leaderboards, so you see what other people are listening to and are drawn deeper into the music culture. At the end of the year, you receive a personalized wrap-up that celebrates your listening milestones and statistics, cementing music as an experience in itself, not just a form of relaxation and distraction.
Additionally, 24Six recently added a "status" feature from their WhatsApp page. It features clips from various "chashuvim" in the music culture, discussions of music and songs, and highlights other items from the music scene—all in line with an entertainment device that draws one into the music culture. And is available on both the app and the devices.
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The delivery model is truly "all you can eat" — no more decisions about whether a CD is worth buying or deciding if a video is appropriate. Everything is always available, with no cost per use, no decisions, no limits, no boundaries. 24/6. |
In this section we explain different technology terms in a way that can be understood even by people who are not tech savvy.
Browser
A browser is the app or program that lets a device access and view websites. When you type something like www.website.com into the address bar, you are using a browser. The browser takes that address, connects to the internet, and displays the website on your screen. This works the same way on phones, tablets, and computers, which is why having a browser usually means having general internet access.
When TAG koshers a basic phone, they remove the browser entirely, because without a browser, websites cannot be opened at all. Typing a web address or clicking a link simply won’t work. TAG also ensures there are no hidden or indirect ways for links to open, so the phone truly has no web access.
On smartphones, there are two main approaches: you can leave the browser available, or you can remove or block the browser and rely only on specific apps instead. Each option has its own benefits and risks. On computers, the browser is unavoidable and is therefore what gets filtered; even when filtered, a browser still opens the user up to millions of websites and constantly changing content, making it inherently riskier. The pros and cons of these different setups will, iy"H, be discussed at a later time.
