How Google's Play Store Automatic Updates Violate Your Privacy Policy Rights

The Google Play Store is an essential component of the Android ecosystem and one of the largest app stores worldwide. However, recent reports and my personal experience have revealed a concerning trend that puts users' privacy at risk. Google's automatic updates, which occur without user consent, have raised questions about user autonomy and data privacy.

According to Google's Privacy Policy, users have the right to control their personal data, including how it's collected, used, and shared. Th...

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Google Pixel Fold, the firm's first folding phone, to launch in June
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/18/google-pixel-fold-release-date.html

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Shootout vs Oppo Find X6 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Pro -ben's gadget reviews
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp4LLDnTIck

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Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro announced
https://gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pad_6_pro_price_availability_photos-news-58286.php

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Day One: More to LEICA! -Joshua Vergara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju7sGFElUL4

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I tried the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s insane camera — here are my first impressions
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/xiaomi-13-ultra-phone-hands-on-massive-camera-photos/

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Daily Superthread (Apr 19 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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S23 Review for choosy users

# The Samsung S23 nearly gets lots of things right.

Me again to tell you the things about devices that professional reviewers won’t. I recently reviewed my Zenfone 9, Samsung S22 and Xiaomi 13. Now I’m her...

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Big change for third party Reddit apps as Reddit will begin charging for access to its API
https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/12r1lh1/reddit_will_begin_charging_for_access_to_its_api/

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra Camera Review: Gift from Xiaomi and Leica [English subnoscripts]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI4jdD_3DT4

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Asus ROG Phone 7 review
https://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_7-review-2556.php

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rquandt: Google Pixel Tablet: 128 or 256GB, "Porcelain" or "Haze", pricing looks like 600-650 Euros.
https://twitter.com/rquandt/status/1648835399358332930

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Pinterest brings on Google Pixel VP to fill chief product officer position
https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/19/pinterest-brings-on-google-pixel-vp-to-fill-chief-product-officer-position/

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Leak: Qualcomm's working on a brand new 4-series SoC, SM4450 (likely to be launched as 4 Gen 2)
https://twitter.com/Za_Raczke/status/1648837089411096582

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Bluesky, a decentralized Twitter alternative, is now on Android
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/19/23690314/bluesky-decentralized-twitter-alternative-android

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Daily Superthread (Apr 20 2023) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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Oneplus Pad India price accidentally revealed
https://www.thetechoutlook.com/news/new-release/gadgets-release/mobile/oneplus-pad-india-price-gets-revealed-on-flipkart-accidentally-before-official-announcement/

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Google Messages starts showing end-to-end encryption for RCS group chats out of beta
https://9to5google.com/2023/04/20/google-messages-rcs-group-chat-encryption-stable-update/

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Uh oh, is this the end of the ride for YouTube Vanced?

this warning shows up on my 4 devices today

Sigh

I knew this day would come, I just...didn't want it to be this soon...

edit ReVanced is the spiritual successor that we could use going forward. It basically just patches an existing apk that's compatible, and it's up to the users to install should they wish, I guess this is how they're skirting around the implication?...

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Android Developers Blog: Automatic Update Prompts for Crashing Apps
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/04/automatic-update-prompts-for-crashing-apps.html

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vivo X Flip Review: No female customer can stay away from it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IWl9LT766A

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