September 10, 2024 By Bill Toulas
After three years of development, the Flipper Zero team has announced the release of the first major firmware version for the portable, customizable hacking device.
Flipper Zero is a programmable device for pentesters that has faced controversy after users posted videos online showcasing illegal activities. Because of this, the gadged has been banned or restricted in some countries Canada, Brazil, and on the Amazon e-commerce platform.
At a glance, the first stable major firmware release solidifies support for 89 radio, 4 infrared, and 20 RFID protocols. It adds faster Bluetooth and NFC communications, JavaScript support, dynamic third-party application loading, and a month of battery life in standby mode.