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> Why should users have a problem with this? They use Google --- which does pretty much the same ... or worse. Not to excessively defend Google, who have their
by c0balt 11mo ago
> Why should users have a problem with this? They use Google --- which does pretty much the same ... or worse.
Not to excessively defend Google, who have their own problems, but they don't appear to do anything of that sort on chromeos or android.
They might monetize your data but their methods differ a lot here. For example, using Android without a Google account is supported. (ChromeOS doesn't support it tbf)
- metiscus 11mo agoGoogle is basically killing side loading for all practical purposes. I get your point but the race for the bottom should be televised.
- type0 11mo ago> using Android without a Google account is supported I predict it's just a matter of time until it wont be
- jqpabc123 11mo agoI predict they won't require one --- because they don't need to. They have all the hooks into the system they need to fully compromise your privacy with the latest Android.
- jqpabc123 11mo agoThey might monetize your data but their methods differ a lot here. Yes. Different methods, same result. For example, using Android without a Google account is supported. Check out "Android System Key Verifier". Again, different methods, same result. They're both using your hardware and bandwidth for their benefit.