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⚡️Why Your Phone’s “Privacy Settings” Might Not Matter

In this snippet, I break down how even with the highest privacy settings, your phone constantly sends data back to big tech companies. Researchers found that iPhones and Androids “phone home” every few minutes, no matter what you choose. And most apps connect to a web of third parties, many owned by Alphabet. That’s the reality of proprietary tech: it’s a black box that tracks you, while open source gives you control.

Watch the full talk here: above.sh/hf6fxw

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