Don’t get me wrong. I’m not defending Google here because honestly, Google definitely is an ad aggregation company first and foremost and the android ecosystem as well as its other apps and services are all aimed towards augmenting or facilitating that business.

But Apple absolutely are also in the ad aggregation business and not only do they take kickbacks from Google in order to make Google the default search app on their I-devices, but they also have been fined for illegally collecting user data for targeted ads without user consent.

They absolutely do harvest user data for the purposes of ad aggregation. Their “ethos” of user privacy should not be trusted and anyone who thinks they’re the good guy in this space should probably do some research into this subject.

https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-france-ads-fine-illegal-data-1849950163

https://www.wired.com/story/apple-privacy-data-collection/

https://www.androidpolice.com/apple-google-meta-handing-over-user-data-at-alarming-rate/

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/opinions/apple-wiretap-settlement-privacy/

I was basically forced to upgrade to the 9 pro from the 8 when I dropped my phone about 25". I could either pay to have the shattered screen replaced or pay for a 9 pro with the discount. I immediately realized just how invasive Gemini had gotten and I miss my 8 every day. The 7 was too big for me, but it was a solid phone.

Nah. Regular people. I am not an influencer and I got one of these emails. But I’m also not going to test their hardware for them.

I like pixel phones but I actually really really hate Gemini and I’m not buying the pixel 10. I think they’re also attempting to get people who bought their phones previously but haven’t bought one in awhile to use more of their stuff.

Ube donut.