I’m going to venture a “no”
I also wonder how much data they share with the apple cloud in China. I’m guessing the China policies for apple are completely different than the rest of the world.
Once again Tim Cook is back in #China and this time for both meetings and to open a new flagship store here in Shanghai.
Always wondered if WeChat or Alipay face the same 30% “fees” which all apps need to pay. You know, the same fees demanded of Damus six months ago.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-boss-tim-cook-visiting-shanghai-2024-03-20/
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Um, considering that all Apple devices in China must store all data on local Mainland servers I’m gonna venture ….. all the data.
Agree. I’ve been tempted to switch over to something like graphene OS but… I know I’m just going to get even more frustrated.
I just use a Google Pixel with stock Android and never sign in to a Google account. Installing open source apps from F-Droid is easy, and you can even use Aurora Store to get most Play Store apps. Yeah there may be some background telemetry going on but for most intents and purposes it's harmless if you are not signed in and thus explicitly identified to Google.