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DBoon

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3. New autos no longer have built-in GPS systems

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 05:56 PM

Jan 2025

They expect you to run an app on your cell phone that connects with the auto's monitor.

I believe you need Google Maps to get GPS functionality - alternative GPS apps won't work.

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Time to Delete? The Most Invasive Apps List Includes Some of Your Favorites [View all] usonian Jan 2025 OP

Bookmarking to read later. Thank you usonian! liberalla Jan 2025 #1

I don't think I have any of those apps on my phone Kali Jan 2025 #2

New autos no longer have built-in GPS systems DBoon Jan 2025 #3

only using 4; browser additions reduce the damage considerably nt msongs Jan 2025 #4

On that list, Youtube is the worst offender of collecting/sharing data for me. (I use about 8 on the list) hlthe2b Jan 2025 #5

I have zero apps on my flip phone JoseBalow Jan 2025 #6

I have none of these on my smart phone. 😄 usonian Jan 2025 #7

Definitely works for me, no apps so no need for an expensive phone JoseBalow Jan 2025 #8

My flip phone is mostly just a phone. hunter Jan 2025 #11

Curious what you think about something hamsterjill Jan 2025 #9

No idea. usonian Jan 2025 #10

Your work should provide you with a second phone. hunter Jan 2025 #12