It’s just become impossible to de-Google from Volkswagen, say GrapheneOS users
cybernews.com
Privacy-focused Volkswagen drivers are reporting that GrapheneOS devices can no longer access the car's app, fueling criticism that automakers are locking users into Google's ecosystem and restricting access to their own vehicle data.
  • kibblebits@quokk.auEnglish
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    3 months ago

    You can tell you’re using the right OS when major corporations try to stop you.

  • sychthys@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Well, with my lease coming up soon I was looking for another EV since Nissan stopped making the Ariya. Looks like VW is off the list.

  • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Why does a car need an app anyways? I assume it’s just a way for it to vacuum up more personal data from your phone.