Google Ecosystem Forces Data Routing Through Google for Cross-App Transfers on Mobile
Android users who want to move data between apps on their phone are forced to route it through Google services, wasting significant time and raising data privacy concerns. This lock-in prevents direct app-to-app data transfers and gives Google unnecessary visibility into personal data flows. Users feel this practice should be regulated.
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