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Re:Airbnb wants to GPS track you also when not using the app by eru on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @03:49AM (#30344161)
> iOS led the way on these privacy features if I recall someone correct me if I’m wrong, Android implemented them after apple forced the industry to expect a focus on privacy.

> Why would google be incentivized to collect less data of their users that can be monetized and profile them if no laws compelled them?

Doesn't your first paragraph answer your second?

Btw, I found it much easier to install an ad-blocker for web browsing on Android (in Firefox) than in iOS. Since browser extensions are a big no-no in iOS, I think?

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Re:Airbnb wants to GPS track you also when not using the app by nebukadnet on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @04:49AM (#30344518)
Yeah, I've had similar problems with ad-blockers for iOS, but they do exist.
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Re:Airbnb wants to GPS track you also when not using the app by eru on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @10:49PM (#30356141)
From what I've heard people install browsers with ad-blockers pre-configured to get around Apple's limitations?

I just wanted uBlock Origin that I already know and like.

It's a shame Google doesn't do extensions for Chrome on Android.

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Re:Airbnb wants to GPS track you also when not using the app by nebukadnet on Monday February 21, 2022 @08:33AM (#30415675)
That's one possibility, but you can also download apps that block ads across all apps. I'm not sure how they work.
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