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Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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Why don’t you like Apple? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 6 months ago by Betawhat@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Real question. I would like to know what drives you to hate Apple? (In terms of privacy of course because in terms of price it’s another story).

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[–] Betawhat@lemmy.zip 4 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Wow, this is the most complete answer I have ever seen. But is it wrong if I stay at Apple? Are there any competitors on the Android side that are worth it (I am thinking in particular of a pixel on which GrapheneOS is installed)?

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I don't think it's wrong to stay with apple, you could always just go with something else for your next phone, although if you are concerned enough about the privacy aspect, you could always sell your phone, and get some advice about which are the best smartphone models to run the privacy-focused android variants.

Some of them list the devices they work on, like lineageOS.

There's ppl here a lot more knowledgeable than I am here that could help you choose one.

[–] Betawhat@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 months ago

I was thinking about Nothing Phone 2. Does the brand give off a good image in terms of privacy?

[–] dog_@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

I'm currently using Graphene and I love it. There are some features in this OS that i have never seen before. It feels like I'm just running a regular OS. I don't notice anything unusual.

One thing I really like with gOS is the ability to remove network permission on apps. I use Gboard with no network, and I have found it so far to be the best keyboard for me.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I'll mention that a pixel with CalyxOS works great as well, no google code code other than AOSP which helps battery life a lot.

Some things like voice controlled companion or android auto are being implemented, but I never really gave a fuck about that stuff, being on bicycle or motorcycle only.