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From: Illinois
2021 c300 Cab. Arrived 7/28/21 . 24 GLE 450e.
I have never used any Apple products nor do I wish to start.
I do not use any Google products - Chrome, Search or Google's Android. I compile my own Android version and use the RedPhone app for calls.
I do not provide personally identifiable information to others except on a need to know basis.
The reasons for the above exclusions revolve around personal privacy and security. Both Apple and Google have demonstrated their lack of concern about securing personal information and its use. They surreptitiously track everything one does on the internet then distributes that information to anyone who is willing to pay.
FYI a better search engine from a company that does not collect personal information nor does it retain a search history or track its users is DuckDuckGo. My browser is TOR.
I do not use any Google products - Chrome, Search or Google's Android. I compile my own Android version and use the RedPhone app for calls.
I do not provide personally identifiable information to others except on a need to know basis.
The reasons for the above exclusions revolve around personal privacy and security. Both Apple and Google have demonstrated their lack of concern about securing personal information and its use. They surreptitiously track everything one does on the internet then distributes that information to anyone who is willing to pay.
FYI a better search engine from a company that does not collect personal information nor does it retain a search history or track its users is DuckDuckGo. My browser is TOR.
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: New York, NY
2021 Mercedes Benz e450 Wagon
Could you explain how Waze is unknown? They are Google. Doesn't that make the known? I guess I'm just a bit confused by your distinction.
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Being seen on street cams contains neither my identity nor my personal information.
I do not buy or use Apple hardware due to the severe restrictions on what and where software and apps can be obtained and used. Would you buy a Windows PC if the only software you could use had to be purchased from the Microsoft store? I didn't think so.
Last edited by ua549; Jun 9, 2021 at 08:48 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 577
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From: New York, NY
2021 Mercedes Benz e450 Wagon
Uh, waze allows you to disable it in privacy setting. It's called Go Invisible. Alternatively, you could use Google Maps, no? Or download Here Maps (Mercedes NAV system that you have in your car).
Also, you could create a fake account.
Anyway, you do you. It seems you've found some reasonable alternatives.
Also, you could create a fake account.
Anyway, you do you. It seems you've found some reasonable alternatives.
