ProBeat: Of course Google is tracking you

The notion is understandable and explainable, for it's Google's interest to do so, and Google users do not care..   On Monday, Associated Press reported that Google records your movements, courtesy of Android and iOS devices, the company not to store your data.   Despite turning off Location History setting, some Google apps store time-stamped data ..   it's off for all devices associated with that Google Account...   it's off for all devices associated with that Google Account.   Second, the data tech company has, the greater potential it has for better features.   Location data can be used to develop obvious new functionality, such as letting you know when you last visited location or serving up more local results.   Companies love Google because of its various advertising options and users love Google because of its free features.   There is no incentive for Google to change its practices. ( And by the way, none of this is going to get any better as AI encroaches on every aspect of tech.   Use separate services with the caveat that they wo not be as well integrated, except enjoy knowing that you're not beholden to Google..   Read more