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I agree with most of what you've said here, except for using an ipad. Apple is /horrible/ about privacy violations, regardless of their advertising. Their software is ridiculously under their control and you can't opt out of a lot of what they do. A wifi only ipad can still be located within a few miles by IP address.
I agree with most of what you've said here, except for using an ipad.
Apple is /horrible/ about privacy violations, regardless of their advertising.
Their software is ridiculously under their control and you can't opt out of a lot of what they do.
A wifi only ipad can still be located within a few miles by IP address.
Yes. I think the iPad is about those who just can’t do without some kind of mobility (like lying on their couch vs at a desk), and a less dangerous solution to their mobile internet phone addiction. Think of it as a step down. They still don’t need to carry the damm iPad with them. Leave the thing at home for God’s sake. The idea is no one needs mobile internet to be with them every moment of their day. Surveillance is a big problem, but not as big of a threat as the digital ID and digital currency threat that they NEED people to have smartphones for.
I saw another mention in this thread about using Linux and Linux phones (I have one, it's called a Pinephone.)
Mine has individual physical switches to turn off GPS, microphone, camera, and cellular module.
If it's to be left at home, use a computer with Linux on it to dodge the Google/Apple/Microsoft tracking.
If you're gonna step down, half measures supporting a horrible billionaire company aren't going to help much.
Yes. But how to get them to start.
perhaps, since people don't like to listen to logic, the Establishment weapon of FEAR could be used.
Just gotta convince folks that it is in their own best interest to fear Apple, Google, and Microsoft (short list of those who control most devices' operating systems, for starters.)