It’s just become impossible to de-Google from Volkswagen, say GrapheneOS users
cybernews.com
Privacy-focused Volkswagen drivers are reporting that GrapheneOS devices can no longer access the car's app, fueling criticism that automakers are locking users into Google's ecosystem and restricting access to their own vehicle data.
  • WereCat@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    4 months ago

    Basically all new cars have an app, you don’t have a choice if you’re buying new

    • SmoothLiquidation@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      4 months ago

      My 2012 Toyota has an ‘app’ that I maybe tried once over ten years ago but haven’t used since. This is nothing new. It is called “Toyota Entune”

      • WereCat@lemmy.worldEnglish
        32·
        4 months ago

        Well, I have Corolla and I use the app mainly in winter to start the car and unfreeze front and rear windows. It’s quite convenient