I don't know if somebody ask already, but, how much personal data is Google going to be able to grab from the user with this? And is Google going to bombard you with adds?
You got it. Google will look at everything you do on your phone.
It's essentially T-Mobile's plan, with the difference that you pay for the data you use (great, but only for people who don't use a lot of data -- if you use several GB per month T-Mo is cheaper), and it can use the Sprint network too (not a selling point for many, because Sprint's coverage is awful). Looking at my usage on T-Mobile, this would actually cost me more than I pay right now.
I don't disagree with anything you say. Apple changed the game in so many ways with the original iPhone!
I did indeed mean that now Apple has the opportunity to disrupt the industry to get cheaper pipes. We most certainly get more functionality than we did (e.g., faster access, great capabilities), but so do we with our computers, phones, tablets, cars, and TVs. There's nothing particularly unusual in that regard with carrier plans.
Except, frustratingly, I am (and I think a lot of people are) paying much more than I did for my monthly plans compared to when the original iPhone came out. With still a lot of strings attached (e.g., throttling, nickel-and-diming of lots of little additional features). I think it's time for a bit of disruption in the way data is delivered to us, and the prices we pay for it. I don't know what Apple can do about it. But even though it may rudimentary and in fits and starts, I am very glad to see a company like Google try to take a swing at it. I don't see that innovation coming from the entrenched, incumbent carriers
I guess I am a little less cynical about Google vis-a-vis this issue than a lot of people here seem to be.
I agree that we need more of this data disruption. If Fi becomes available on more devices, then we should start to see providers offering competing models with more attractive pricing.
I'm not sure that Apple is the right place to look for lowering the price of mobile service. If Apple were to get into this arena, I'd think it would be for superior simplicity and service, but at a premium price.
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You got it. Google will look at everything you do on your phone.
Enjoy the deals advertisers throw at you !
Can you show me a provider that doesn't collect and share data with their "partners?"
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The international features on top of that are an excellent saving too.
I don't care if it means following Google's lead in this instance, but Apple should really do something similar and disrupt carriers.
Yes it sounds like a good deal, as long as you don't value your privacy.
But please don't ask Apple to get into the spying for advertisers business.
I don't know if somebody ask already, but, how much personal data is Google going to be able to grab from the user with this? And is Google going to bombard you with adds?
You got it. Google will look at everything you do on your phone.
Enjoy the deals advertisers throw at you !
I don't disagree with anything you say. Apple changed the game in so many ways with the original iPhone!
I did indeed mean that now Apple has the opportunity to disrupt the industry to get cheaper pipes. We most certainly get more functionality than we did (e.g., faster access, great capabilities), but so do we with our computers, phones, tablets, cars, and TVs. There's nothing particularly unusual in that regard with carrier plans.
Except, frustratingly, I am (and I think a lot of people are) paying much more than I did for my monthly plans compared to when the original iPhone came out. With still a lot of strings attached (e.g., throttling, nickel-and-diming of lots of little additional features). I think it's time for a bit of disruption in the way data is delivered to us, and the prices we pay for it. I don't know what Apple can do about it. But even though it may rudimentary and in fits and starts, I am very glad to see a company like Google try to take a swing at it. I don't see that innovation coming from the entrenched, incumbent carriers
I guess I am a little less cynical about Google vis-a-vis this issue than a lot of people here seem to be.
I agree that we need more of this data disruption. If Fi becomes available on more devices, then we should start to see providers offering competing models with more attractive pricing.
I'm not sure that Apple is the right place to look for lowering the price of mobile service. If Apple were to get into this arena, I'd think it would be for superior simplicity and service, but at a premium price.
You got it. Google will look at everything you do on your phone.
Enjoy the deals advertisers throw at you !
Can you show me a provider that doesn't collect and share data with their "partners?"