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And yet still, PlayStation loyalists will say "never Xbox" even as Sony continues to stab them in their backs.
Just like Android users who say they want to get away from Google, all the while shouting "never Apple" despite Apple claiming to stand for privacy while Google does not hide the fact that they sell your data to the highest bidder.
Some people really are their own worst enemies.
Not that "the other company" is always better. But still, it's fine to switch sides when the company you're with does you dirty. I was a PlayStation guy. I'm with Xbox now because Xbox had the All Access programme that let me get an Xbox for $35 a month (with GamePass). Yes I paid like $900 and was locked into GamePass for 2 years, but I was "locked in" at the original price when month-to-month payers were paying twice what I was paying. And I ultimately saved $20 overall. I would have a PS5 if Sony offered the same deal. At times I thought I was going PS6 next gen. Microsoft got my business this generation. I was willing to switch. I also switched to iPhone when Android phones all sucked one year and I needed one because the one I had needed to be factory reset every couple weeks. The carrier told me not to do it, that people stick with one or the other for a reason. I said nah, fuck that, look at my choices and tell me what you'd do. Right, the iPhone. No regrets. If I needed a phone right now, I'd grab a Fairphone 6+. Actually kind of want it, but I don't need one right now (and can't afford one right now either).
Don't be loyal to one camp when the other is doing better. Be willing to switch sides. But not just that. These companies have to know people are willing to switch. That they aren't locked in. That they have a choice and have the stones to make it.
CLAIMING.
They're both multibillion dollar tech corps that sell your data. Trust neither.
I should also point out that one has had a defacto walled garden for decades now, the other is still putting up the walls. But regardless, trust neither.
Don't switch to Apple. Switch to actually private operating systems like GrapheneOS or Linux.
Billion dollar lawsuit if you can prove they are lying.
Sue them for what? Being lying liars with pants on fire?
They have closed source code, so nobody besides Apple's engineers and programmers can verify those claims. And since they work for Apple they have an inherent bias.
Since their claims cannot be independently verified, we cannot take their claims at face value. It doesn't prove they're lying, but it also doesn't prove that they're telling the truth. All people know is what their marketing department puts out.
But if that's enough for you to believe that they respect privacy, then I have a bridge to sell you as well...
Engineers leave. Sometimes on bad terms where they have a strong desire to hurt their former employer.
Linux, yes. GrapheneOS requires you to pay the piper. You have to buy a Google phone (i.e. pay iPhone 17 Pro money for an iPhone 11-powered phone), so Google already double dipped. You're just preventing them from triple dipping by selling your data. You still have to contribute to their bullshit.
They are coming out with Motorola phones that run GrapheneOS. Word is, they won't be cheap.
I'm curious about Linux. I'm hearing you can install it on any Android phone without root, but I fear I may be seeing AI slop in my YouTube feed. I don't trust it.
1: You can buy used, which means not giving money to Google
2: In what way is this "already double dipped"? Double dipping would be selling your data after selling you the phone, but you reserved that for "triple dipping"
I consider it double dipping to charge 2026 prices on 2019 performance. They're saving the money not using performant parts and they're still charging full price. The old Nexus phones were the same way, except they were cheaper than flagships.
Used is a thing but it's kind of sketchy. And an older phone isn't going to be supported as long.
You can get Pixel 10's on Swappa for under $500 in good condition
Used devices are a thing.
Also, what are you doing on your phone that ypyve noticed a performance difference in the last several years?
Nothing I know anyone in my life, does anything with their phone, that one from 5 years ago couldn't so just as well (with proper software updates, like graphine).
Tl:;Dr why do you need the latest phone?
I never said I needed the latest phone, and I'm not going to argue a point I don't believe in. I have a 7 year old Android phone that still rocks. I also have a 2 year old iPhone. Guess which one has better typing? And a few other things better?
All newer phones are good for is AI.