Really? Yet you're okay having a
Facebook account and using Google Search?...ahhh, the hypocrisy.
I like arguing or having a logical point of view
...an app don't maketh' a holiday.
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Actually the figures ARE NOT towards Apples favor, so maybe you should do better research, Lol
You can actually turn off tracking, if you like I can point your to the updated privacy options? And yet you have Facebook, but are complaining about universal identifiers? I guess if you have something to worry about, then it probably isn't Google you should be worried about.
https://www.dailydot.com/debug/waze-vs-google-maps-vs-apple-maps/
https://bgr.com/2017/12/21/google-maps-vs-apple-maps-comparison-detail-buildings/
https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/06/15/widespread-outage-strikes-apple-maps-search-directions
Nice in ass-u-ming the person you quoted uses FaceBook or Google Search. You should try asking that. Also note amongst the tweens and teens FaceBook is dropping off in use, popularity to Youtube and soon Instagram (over a billion members already just like FB).
Further your links for rebuttal are over 6mths old, one of which doesn't state which is better than the other just a days outtage and said article did NOT update as it was a developing story; lazy editors. The last link is less than 30 days old.
Are you able to provide links with iOS users in higher numbers NOT happy with iOS Maps and happier with Google Maps? nothing you posted stated this ... only the first link states comparison of maps which is the opinion of that editor not a collective or tally consensus.
https://www.dailydot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/waze-copy-1154x1024.jpg
^ to me that app Waze is a pain in the arse:
More icons to deal with that are ON the path to me is ridiculous (like the Biofore from Microsoft's Tile Start menu had a hand in Waze UI).
Map Chat ... ROFLMAO seriously?! Does anyone really want to chat about their app and what it shows while driving? I should really ask that but I'm more shocked how backwards to implement this is.
Oh look an icon stating Maps Issue ... which doesn't say much. Why not a banner that scrolls a brief explanation at the top? Something with more info to select.
The part you're mistaking is the integration of Apple Maps into IOS:
Messages, Mail, Browser ... anything that has a Map in the core system it's selectable into Apple Maps and vice versa (like adding an address to a calendar or contact as a work address). Google Maps works this way for Android.
I grew up before the Internet ... had 2yrs in BBS before internet ... watched the internet search wars ... sadly somehow in college I didn't notice where Google came from and then suddenly the last semester it was "google it" to which I replied "what you talking bout Willis?" lol. There are alternatives out there and soon enough Google may not be the search king any longer.
signs of change:
When Apple implements a new engine as a primary selection (user changeable after shipping),
When Samsung chooses a different search engine as default.
... when Google's valuation begins to drop!
I see Googles new Voice tech called 'Duplex' to be their major bread n butter when search as it stands is no longer useful as the data within it is corrupted, non-identifiable, and user opt-out with many of the data useless to those placing ads.
Mark my words:
When targeted, revenue building, user opted-in ads debut, and end users begin demanding (in 100's of millions) a more lucrative type of reward system and/or demand a reward system that allows end users to share the ad to better benefit them and their friends ... you'll see either Google rapidly adapting or collapse.
examples:
Refer your friend to watch said ad ... you both get a $5 discount on your monthly cellphone bill immediately,
refer your friend to said cellular provider you get a bonus of 1GB/mth added on for 12mths - even if your friend doesn't stay that long, bonus 2GB if a 2yr contract is signed.
You watch a Victoria Secret ad of 15 seconds you get a 10% discount valid for 30 days, Share the ad on FB, IG, Snap, etc to your friends - you get 30% discount, they get the same individual discount as you did, OR, they get 15%. When multiple's of 10 occur your percentage goes up 1% ever 10th person.
Ads pop-up on free apps that's in your mobile OS ... you get free $12 lunch that day for one company (not ad at first, 5yrs later then per ad),
Car ads bump up your AirMiles travel miles, unless you purchase in 3 mths then you get $3000 off price of your car - NOT redeemable in cash to take home BUT you can reduce cost of options selected on your car.
Car insurance ads:
- you get 15% discount on first month bill if you switch,
- you get 10% discount on total year for staying,
- you get 5% discount for sharing to 10 friends,
- you get 7% discount for sharing to 10 friends with comment of recommendation.
Select a new online Tax service which offers for free, you get $500 of the taxes you owe on assessment paid for by them (for having such a vital piece of your private data)! Returning customers get PAID money via direct deposit.
Android smartphones should NOT cost anywhere close to iPhone since that OS and apps are free and paid for by advertisement dollars. Their increasing device cost doesn't have to factor in R&D or licensing fees.
The way I see it:
my thoughts, actions, my person, my abilities and my choices are that of my own. I'm not a whore nor a slave expected to give these up for frivilous things that don't allow me the honor, respect, nor decency to regain these all at once and put a stop to the data mining. You gotta ask yourself, "if nobody is forcing anyone to choose free to give up personal data/privacy, who is there to place a FULL stop on your information from being used again once you stand up for yourself to say no more?"
