Many comments here boil down to “if you want privacy, buy an iPhone.” While true, this is another exhibit of privacy now being only for people who can afford it.
Is it? I never understood the reasoning. What makes you think Apple is better than Xiaomi/Samsung/Google/whatever?
- https://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_smartphone_sales_in_q1...
The draconian smartphone (as a a backdoor & tracking device) beloved by the intelligence officers are now an area of a bitter fight.
Otherwise, I have yet to see any evidence or indication that Apple collects data in a manner similar to what’s described in this article.