From the same comment thread: > I know what you're asking yourself and the answer is YES. #Android communicates with #Google services outside an active VPN con

From the same comment thread: > I know what you're asking yourself and the answer is YES. #Android communicates with #Google services outside an active VPN connection, even with the options "Always-on" and "Block Connections without VPN." Not saying that makes it right, but perhaps the discussion should be not be focused on Apple specifically.