you can disable background updates, wifi and mobile data, location, etc. which renders the app useless. They cant collect directly from the phone that way.
…why not just uninstall the app altogether at that point?
Most privacy concerns don’t stem from any of that anyway, it stems from the metadata in your messages. Who you’re talking to, when, how often, etc.
I have one app for all my messaging needs.
I mean I guess that’s true if you only use 2 messaging platforms?
i will always ask for matrix communication first which takes meta out of the loop
You can do that without bridges.
i have friends who arent tech savvy or ready to switch so I am not forced to use whatsapp
…but you are using WhatsApp. It’s not just an app, it’s a service.
its a fun exercise
If this is what you find fun, more power to you. Just don’t be under the illusion that this increases privacy even a little.
It’s not going to matter, as far as privacy is concerned. Meta is going to collect your metadata regardless of whether you use WhatsApp or any other theoretically interoperable platform.
But you can repair those devices if you get a certified shop to do it.
No you can’t. Apple has contracts with component manufacturers barring them from selling board level components to anyone. You can only buy complete assemblies which usually end up costing close to the price of an entire new device.
They also put a 500% premium on storage upgrades. And if you buy an identical device and drop it in, it will not function at all.
Or if you don’t mind not having biometric sensors or NFC
I dunno how you can just drop this and pretend like it’s not fucking appalling and intentionally malicious.
It isn’t an example of planned obsolescence, just an example of poorly communicating and handling potential security concerns.
That is some made-up bullshit if I’ve ever heard it.
The evidence against Apple and planned obsolescence is astounding and undeniable.