I can switch off the GPS in my iPhone and not be locked out of anything either.

And where are you seeing that they sell personal info to 3rd parties? I am a developer and I know what info is shared.. it is mostly location only which means a local car dealership can place ads in gas price apps for a certain region, etc. The dealership or app developer wouldn't get your address and phone number etc

If you want to talk about kool aid you should check your own glass because you are the one buying into the media bullshit - do a little bit of your own research and it is easy to see that this is much ado about nothing.

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