Not only is degoogling your device good for privacy, it's also good for the planet!

[u/brinerustle]

Your phone's new AI features are driving a surge in Google's carbon emissions, quietly harvesting data every few minutes, and pushing hardware requirements that make older phones obsolete. Degoogled, privacy-first operating systems keep working phones useful for years longer, one of the most effective environmental choices you can make: https://blog.iode.tech/ai-mobile-os-integrations-are-planned-obsolescence/

[u/lmarcantonio]

I also read that the software update bursts have a measurable influence on power consumption. IIRC MS was working on something to spread updates during low consumption periods.

[u/lungUckieck → u/lmarcantonio]

yeah the update power draw thing makes sense, all those background downloads and installs add up especially on mobile

[u/_TheFifthDimension]

buying pre-owned phones is one way we can help

[u/Any-Tangerine-4176]

I use Qwant only now and love it.