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What is the recommended way to use GrapheneOS profiles? #asknostr
“This user never requested that my on-device experiences be “enriched” by phoning home to Cupertino. This choice was made by Apple, silently, without my consent. From my own perspective, computing privacy is simple: if something happens entirely on my computer, then it’s private, whereas if my computer sends data to the manufacturer of the computer, then it’s not private, or at least not entirely private […] By enabling the “feature” without asking, Apple disrespects users and their preferences. I never wanted my iPhone to phone home to Apple. Remember this advertisement? “What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone.” That was demonstrably a lie.“ #Apple #Privacy
It seems Android 15 is going to be tightening up! #Android #Google #Privacy “Android is changing as Google narrows the gap to iPhone. For many longtime Android users, these changes will land badly as their phones lock down for the first time.” “It adds unsafe connection protection and live threat detection, using AI to monitor how an app actually behaves on your phone, flagging risks before any central monitoring has picked up issues.” “Android 15's new sideloading restrictions could signal a shift for the Android ecosystem,” “These tighter security measures protect average users from malicious apps but risk alienating power users, amateur developers, modders, and enthusiasts who depend on Android's flexibility.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/01/08/google-just-made-android-more-like-iphone-in-4-weeks-samsung-will-make-it-better/