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Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects (apnews.com)

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[–] seathru@lemmy.sdf.org 48 points 1 month ago (10 children)

Surely we could do this with web apps and cut out google/apple's say in the matter.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 31 points 1 month ago (9 children)

People have been trained to ONLY use apps on their phones. "Websites are for computers."

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I mean, websites are often shit on mobile on purpose to encourage people to download the app.

[–] lemonySplit@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

So that the company can access obscene amounts of data from your phone sensors, other installed apps, wifi networks, etc and sell that to data brokers... who then sell that info to ICE so ICE can find you easier 🤔. Wait...

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