In the latest development of the ongoing Google antitrust case in the United States, an internal Apple presentation from 2013 has surfaced, where Apple referred to Android as a massive tracking device.
This presentation delves into how Apple’s competitors (Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft) handle privacy and user data, highlighting key events from 2000 to 2010, such as:
– Google’s Street View cars capturing private Wi-Fi networks
– Instagram’s intention to use user photos for advertising purposes
– Google’s privacy policy that integrates user data into other Google services
Furthermore, in the presentation, Apple compares its products’ approach to privacy to that of Google and other companies, highlighting the differences.
It is evident that both Android and iOS devices have various tracking mechanisms in place. However, Apple has recently shown more concern for user privacy, especially with iOS 14.5 introducing features that allow users to choose whether apps or services on their iPhones can collect data and track them. This has significantly reduced data collection and user tracking on iPhones, a feature currently unavailable on Android.
TLDR: A leaked Apple presentation from 2013 referred to Android as a massive tracking device. The presentation highlighted how Apple’s competitors handle privacy and user data, contrasting their approach with Apple’s emphasis on user privacy. Recent Apple updates have given users more control over data collection and tracking on iOS devices, a feature lacking in Android.
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