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How do you "steal" code from Google, and why should anyone care?
Stealing is never a good look, but it's not always the right word.
The Pixel 6a is further proof that you don't need expensive camera parts in your next phone
So many phones use all-new (and expensive) parts in their cameras, but still can't take a picture as well as the latest budget phone from Google.
Amazon giving Ring data to police without a warrant is inexcusable, but allowed per its own policies
Amazon revealed it has provided Ring camera footage to police without a warrant or consent, and this just shouldn't happen. Ever.
Is anything really free?
Free. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
You probably don't need to buy a new phone next year
If you bought a phone in 2022, you really don't need to buy another in 2023.
The Murena One is Pure Android, not Pure Google
An Android phone without Google is not only possible, but it's also pretty good. Check out the Murena One.
Google and Apple's joint work for COVID exposure notifications is an idea worth keeping around
Even when we no longer need COVID exposure warnings, the work done by Google and Apple is great for privacy.
A coprocessor really is a wonderful thing
Companies that build electronics make a big deal out of the lowly coprocessor, and they're mostly right to do it.
Google cares about apps for the big screen again but still needs to convince developers
Google has provided the tools for building apps optimized for tablets and foldables but that might not be enough.
Google's Pixel family of products will always be just a vanity project
Love them or hate them, Pixel products will never sell well and Google doesn't really care.
Collecting and selling location data means you might want to leave your phone at home once in a while
Android & Chill Think about where you're going and what you're doing when you have that smartphone in your pocket.
What is free speech?
No social media company has ever allowed free speech and Elon Musk can't bring it to Twitter.
Your online security and privacy depend on more than just Google's work
Bad things can happen if the parts inside your phone aren't being patched — even if you have the latest version of Android.
Tim Cook is right and wrong about sideloading
Apple doesn't like the loss that controlled sideloading would bring to iOS, but there are a few real concerns for users on all platforms.
You don't need to install an antivirus app on your phone
Sometimes the best way to spread malware is to disguise yourself as an anti-malware app.
Licensing facial data for commercial images is a smart play
Tech companies are going to use your face for machine learning so there should be some rules in place.
We have lost our privacy and there isn't much we can do about it
To be a part of the digital age we're forced to surrender our privacy because there is no real way to opt out.
