App changes worth watching for privacy, security, or subscription costs

App changes worth watching for privacy, security, or subscription costs What is HeyPolo? HeyPolo is a new family safety app built by the same team that makes Surfshark VPN. It focuses on real‑time location sharing, geofencing, and emergency alerts — features that many families already use through apps like Life360 or Google Family Link. The difference is that HeyPolo is designed from the start with privacy as a primary goal, not an afterthought. ...

June 13, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk

Meet HeyPolo: A Privacy-First Family Location App from the Surfshark Team

Meet HeyPolo: A Privacy-First Family Location App from the Surfshark Team If you’ve been using a family location sharing app like Life360 or Google Family Link, you may have wondered how much of your family’s data those companies actually collect. Surfshark, a company best known for its VPN and privacy tools, has released a new app called HeyPolo that aims to address those concerns head-on. The app launched in early June 2026 and is now available for iOS and Android. ...

June 13, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk