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Same.

They are still restricting iCloud Private Relay to Safari for the most part. iOS is really wanting for privacy improvements to close the gap between marketing and reality.

Fun fact: iOS lets developers spy on when you _dismiss_ notifications:

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/usernotifications/...

Ever instantly angry-swipe-to-clear a DM notification soon as it hits your lockscreen from someone who upset you? Zuck knew y'all had beef.

Clear notifications before bed and in the morning? All those companies could know a bit more about your routine than you would've otherwise revealed if weren't in the habit of using those apps at those times.

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The kinds of tiny things that would be pretty inconsequential on their own but that you figure maybe the Apple tax would help you avoid.

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