TL;DR

  • Google is making it simpler to move sensitive files into Private Space, the built-in feature on Pixel devices for hiding apps and data.

  • While the tool has always made it straightforward to add apps to the profile, adding files has been less intuitive.

  • An upcoming update adds a new “Add files” option that lets you directly copy or move files from your main profile into the Private Space.

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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Google isn't doing anything to enhance anyones privacy. Thats not how they operate.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    How is that better? Who can not see those files anymore? Can Google still scan them as they please?

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    It's better because you currently have no way to move a file from your normal space to your private space, and this change means you'll be able to if you want/need to.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I'd bet money they're actually making it easier to add files to Pixel's Private Space with a Google AI backdoor baked in.

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