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I created a google takeout and in that zip file I found some files containing a ton of data about me. It has logged every single page I visited while using the google search engine and chrome browser. It even logged every single time I opened an app on my old android phone. It even has VOICE RECORDINGS of me and a log of every time I used google assistant. This is just some of the data and I'm very sure there is even more data they have.

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Ironically enough, Google Pixels are great phones if you need to de-google with GrapheneOS.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I just can't buy it and support them

[–] [email protected] 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Shameless plug for backmarket. They're pretty solid

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Depending on the state of the thing you're looking at, maybe? A pixel 6 pro goes for ~220 on backmarket and ~210 on eBay. Does eBay guarantee free 30 day returns and have a great 1 year warranty? Depends on the seller. Backmarket offers it sitewide. Id rather pay a few extra bucks to not have to fight with someone over getting my money back or my shit fixed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I usually never spend more than $100 on a used phone. The $100 phones on eBay can't be found for the same price on backmarket

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago