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Re:Ask HN: What are upset iOS users going to do? by runjake on Tuesday August 10, 2021 @04:41PM (#28134187)
For iOS? Nothing.

Google is or will be as bad/worse, the third party privacy-oriented Android distros are too much hassle, and dumb phones are too insecure/slow/busted.

For macOS (which will also scan your photos for secret indicators), prior to this announcement, I was already in the process of migrating to a Linux desktop.

This is only Apple's first step on its retreat from its user privacy soapbox. I expect it to get worse and so I reserve the right to change my mind about the above options.

Re:Ask HN: What are upset iOS users going to do? by ssss11 on Tuesday August 10, 2021 @05:53PM (#28135148)
I’ll switch devices but need to read about pinephone etc. I think the fallout will take a while to play out.

I also plan to get Linux next laptop swap in a couple of years (last 3 were apple)

Google and MS are certainly no better so Linux alternatives seem the only option now

Re:Ask HN: What are upset iOS users going to do? by runjake on Tuesday August 10, 2021 @06:14PM (#28135385)

    > Google and MS are certainly no better so Linux alternatives seem the only option now 
Yes, if privacy is your concern, you're at best delaying the problem by choosing a commercial OS.