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0 pointscubefox11h ago0 comments

It's client side scanning.

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You can refuse to use software that does it.

If they force their spyware into Android/iOS you are running out of options.

Then guess what, criminals will use Linux phones running semi-custom apps for their encrypted business while honest citizens will be spied on.

dgxyz10h ago

Pixel and GrapheneOS or something. Already considering it.

Gotta get back in time. The Symbian S60/S80 platform will rise again!

Like others said: this is implemented on operating system level, locally.

There isn't much escape other than using messengers which encrypt the data locally. Geogram radio is doing this.

dgxyz10h ago

I’d rather use an older or open source OS without it

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dgxyz11h ago

You can refuse to use software that does it.

If they force their spyware into Android/iOS you are running out of options.

Then guess what, criminals will use Linux phones running semi-custom apps for their encrypted business while honest citizens will be spied on.

dgxyz10h ago

Pixel and GrapheneOS or something. Already considering it.

Gotta get back in time. The Symbian S60/S80 platform will rise again!

Like others said: this is implemented on operating system level, locally.

There isn't much escape other than using messengers which encrypt the data locally. Geogram radio is doing this.

dgxyz10h ago

I’d rather use an older or open source OS without it

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse