New Silent Circle smartphone promises to be the most secure and private Android device available, and delivers with surprising ease of use

In a world of unscrupulous apps and tech company tracking, the Blackphone 2 promises to help keep your personal information private without getting in your way.

The second edition of the Blackphone by security and privacy company Silent Circle is a step up in usability and is surprisingly easy to set up and use, even for privacy novices.

Pros: security without an overburden of difficulty, spaces, normal Android experience, encrypted phone calls, snappy performance

Cons: bland design, weak cameras, expensive, weaker than expected Wi-Fi connectivity