Google also assured users that SafetyCore performs its functions locally on the device without sending any data to external servers. Many users aren't buying this.
- It’s not happening.
- It’s happening but it’s not a big deal.
- It is a big deal but it’s a good thing.
- It’s a bad thing but you deserve it.
We are on 2.
edit: Scratch that, we’re already on 3.
Update: After we published this article, a Google spokesperson reached out to say, "By default, Google System services automatically updates your device with security, bug fixes, and new features. Some updates are delivered via system services in separate Android packages. This maintains privacy, security, and data isolation following the principle of least privilege because permissions are not shared with other functionality."
> Google also assured users that SafetyCore performs its functions locally on the device without sending any data to external servers. Many users aren't buying this.
1. It’s not happening.
2. It’s happening but it’s not a big deal.
3. It is a big deal but it’s a good thing.
4. It’s a bad thing but you deserve it.
We are on 2.
*edit*: Scratch that, we’re already on 3.
> Update: After we published this article, a Google spokesperson reached out to say, "By default, Google System services automatically updates your device with security, bug fixes, and new features. Some updates are delivered via system services in separate Android packages. This maintains privacy, security, and data isolation following the principle of least privilege because permissions are not shared with other functionality."
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