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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

*and then maybe sent it back to google anyways

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I've always had location history disabled. I plan to keep it disabled.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I hope I can select to store it on Google. What happens if I change phones?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Right in the title: "with encrypted cloud Backups"

[–] akilou 1 points 11 months ago

Then be a good steward of your own data and transfer it to your new phone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

@ijeff who cares if it will still be using this data for advertising...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

@utzer It currently does, afaik. That's why I turned this off long ago, even though I found the feature quite useful. I might use it again in the future though if there will be credible signs this will no longer be the case.

For now, there are plenty of self-tracking apps if you're into this. I personally use Transistor when I am going on hikes or various trips. It's great if you want to have a journal of places with gpx tracks.

@ijeff