The most logical explanation for Google's confusing new location-storage settings? Given the company's long history of deceit in how it handles this data, the new settings are likely designed to fuel the company's rampant collection and use -- for money -- of your highly personal information.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/googles-confusing-new-location-settings-hide-data-in-two-different-places/
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