I used Android phones for years due to this, I've been using GNU/Linux exclusively since 1994 and the idea that Android was open was compelling to me. I also be

I used Android phones for years due to this, I've been using GNU/Linux exclusively since 1994 and the idea that Android was open was compelling to me. I also believe Richard Stallman is an actual saint. However, Google's appalling data collection practices and coercive dark patterns[0] and the fact that the important parts of an Android phone are not at all open disillusioned me on the virtue of Android. That and bad experiences[1] with my latest MotoG persuaded me to switch. The final straw was that it started dieing spontaneously under load. Too bad they did not think to slow it down when the battery aged. IOS may be against my free software religion, but bacon is delicious! I really like my iPhone and I hated the last Android phone although the one previous was not as bad. Of course once you abandon your principles you are on the slippery path with no anchor to prevent you from getting an iPad, Airpods, the watch, and probably Homepod too. However, I'm still on GNU/Linux for desktop/laptop and don't see that changing. [0] Example: I used to use the Android phone as a pedometer with my treadmill desk. After an update it refused to do this anymore without location services enabled so that it could help me record my routes. I'm pretty sure a) I know where my desk has been, b) I don't want Google knowing everywhere I go. [1] Example, on the freeway going 75 surrounded by feral Trumpers in giant pickup trucks, ask phone "Navigate to Fremont Costco". Do I get voice navigation? or a map?. No, it puts up a dialog box about "the destination location will be closing in 35 minutes, do you still want to do this?". I can almost picture the product meeting where they dreamed up this feature. But consider - the phone knows: It's only 10 minutes away, I'm headed toward it, I'm obviously driving. Why would it think a little box full of tiny text is remotely helpful or appropriate? IOS has some flaws but is never this obtuse.