Instagram’s new location-sharing update is raising privacy concerns, with users reporting their whereabouts were shared without their knowledge despite Meta saying the update is opt-in.
Experts warn that location-sharing features are linked to a higher risk of tech-based coercive control.
The controversy follows other recent privacy issues for Meta, including a lawsuit over the misuse of sensitive health data from a women’s health tracking app.
That’s because they’re both flagship phones, budget phones have a ton of bloatware installed on them (including cheaper Samsung phones)
Can confirm I had to remove “Meta App Manager” off my old S22+ as of ~6 months ago