From the article… Google changed that so the data only lives on your device if you even turn that feature on.
You need to opt in to sync to cloud now.
On the other hand, they can request the same data from the few cell phone providers and get it in ways that you can’t turn off unless you just don’t use your phone or put it in a faraday pouch.
The warrants are the problem, the tech most people won’t give up.
Warrantless stingray devices, warrants under seal to Verizon/ATT/whoever… That’s all something you can only avoid by not taking a phone or modern car, period.
From the article… Google changed that so the data only lives on your device if you even turn that feature on.
You need to opt in to sync to cloud now.
On the other hand, they can request the same data from the few cell phone providers and get it in ways that you can’t turn off unless you just don’t use your phone or put it in a faraday pouch.
The warrants are the problem, the tech most people won’t give up.
Warrantless stingray devices, warrants under seal to Verizon/ATT/whoever… That’s all something you can only avoid by not taking a phone or modern car, period.