To be fair, Apple is an advocate of privacy because it fits their business model very well.
You have to remember most of their money comes from selling devices and subscriptions, meaning they had a chance to take a stance against Android’s largest problem with no impact on their home turf, so they’ve wisely picked an achievable narrative.
Needless to say I’m grateful for it, but it’s by no means out of benevolence...
You're making it sound like there is no business opportunity on Apple's side to mine and sell customer data the way Google does. Why can't we assume they are doing it with the best of intentions?
You have to remember most of their money comes from selling devices and subscriptions, meaning they had a chance to take a stance against Android’s largest problem with no impact on their home turf, so they’ve wisely picked an achievable narrative.
Needless to say I’m grateful for it, but it’s by no means out of benevolence...