[–] passwordsonvoatrbad 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Anyone use Android based Replicant?
[–] MRPockets 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I never turn mine on except for when using a map. I've got all the location stuff turned off that I know of. I also don't have Google Apps (GApps) on my phone, so Google would be hard pressed to track me physically. For online, I run an adblocker, so Google Analytics is gone too (they have plenty of other services though that are much harder to avoid).
If you are concerned enough, you might want to look into running GApps free CyanogenMod or better yet Replicant if your phone is supported.
If you are interested, you might like /v/flossdroid, a subverse dedicated to Free/Libre Android & therefore emphasizing user freedom (no tracking, etc). It's still small, but I'm working to grow it. I'm the mod for full disclosure.
[–] Grumpy_Old_Man 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The latest disturbing news I heard was facebook can remotely turn on your microphone on your phone and listen to what you're talking about. Then target ads about what you were discussing when you open facebook. Anybody else hear about that?
[–] Lopsid 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Location is only on for directions and sharing my coordinates (when someone wants directions to my location)... the drop pin thing.
Google stores your location history when location services are used. Turn it off here:
Settings, Google, Personal info & privacy, Activity controls.
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[–] tanukihat 1 point 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) ago
This is like committing Voat suicide among certain groups (hi /v/conspiracy!) but I really don't give a shit if Google tracks me. In fact, it makes my life significantly better if Google tracks me - I get on-the-fly traffic reports based on my GPS location, nearby restaurant recommendations based on my search history, and all my data and contacts are backed up on the Google cloud service.
And what are the cons? Google might, what, sell my fingerprint to the Skynet AI when the machines take over? Sorry I left my tinfoil hat at home.
[–] SaneGoatiSwear 0 points 15 points 15 points (+15|-0) ago
if you were at all paranoid, you'd not use any google products.
google's a trap. run.
[–] Lemongarb 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
It's not just Google...
[–] SaneGoatiSwear 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
pardon my brevity, op,
lemon's on the money. it's a whoooooole lot more.
[–] ibepokey [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
yeah, i've been as anti-google as i could be since it's inception. I've always known they are the first-gen data miners.
[–] TremorAcePV 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
So, in terms of phones, we got Android (Google), iOS (Apple), Windows (Microsoft).
What else is there? Is there a smart phone that isn't made by someone who wants your data bad enough to metaphorically bend you over a barrel to get it?
[–] Redditsdead 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If they every actually release it, the Turing phone.
https://www.turingphone.com/
[–] SaneGoatiSwear 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
nokia brick?
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[–] SaneGoatiSwear ago
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don't use them.
[–] Lemongarb 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Linux
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2953812/operating-systems/kde-unveils-plasma-mobile-a-free-and-open-linux-os-for-phones.html
Or Firefox
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefox_OS