…within reason. I know that the top answer will be to flash a different OS on your device. A lot of us are not at that point right now.

So I was texting with my wife in Spanish and suddenly a system bubble popped up, “would you like to translate this to English?” At a minimum, this means that Google is reading the words on my screen at all times to detect the language. I don’t know if this is possibly done on device, but translation certainly isn’t. I’ve already changed my system translation app to Translate You.

I’ve noticed other times that Google watches or listens in the background. It has a feature to detect ambient songs playing, for example.

What other standard settings should I check for to prevent Google from watching and listening to my phone in the background?

  • Actionschnils@feddit.org
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    2 months ago

    If you are a little into tech-stuff, I would recommend you a alternative AndroidOS, like eOs https://e.foundation/e-os/

    I use eOs for 5 years now and Im satisfied. Its not the full userfriendly Apple-Experience, but most stuff works quite well.