I created a google takeout and in that zip file I found some files containing a ton of data about me. It has logged every single page I visited while using the google search engine and chrome browser. It even logged every single time I opened an app on my old android phone. It even has VOICE RECORDINGS of me and a log of every time I used google assistant. This is just some of the data and I’m very sure there is even more data they have.

      • helenslunch@feddit.nl
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        10 months ago

        1. Pretty certain these things have razor thin margins, if any.

        2. You’re supporting them MUCH more by giving them your data. According to Proton the average Google user is worth ~$400/year.

        Pixel phones are mostly designed to be flagship Android experiences, not generate hardware revenue.

            • BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee
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              10 months ago

              Depending on the state of the thing you’re looking at, maybe? A pixel 6 pro goes for ~220 on backmarket and ~210 on eBay. Does eBay guarantee free 30 day returns and have a great 1 year warranty? Depends on the seller. Backmarket offers it sitewide. Id rather pay a few extra bucks to not have to fight with someone over getting my money back or my shit fixed