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More and more people are trying to de-Google their lives, for several reasons. Privacy is the biggest one, as Google technically has access to the contents of your Google account, and AI keeps scanning it to provide specific features like Smart Compose, for example.
Some people just generally don’t like Big Tech and don’t trust it, so they prefer smaller players that don’t track their online activity.
Whatever your reason is, I’m here to help. Google has a vast array of apps available, and I don’t want to make this post too long by listing an alternative for every single one of them. Instead, I’ll focus on alternatives to five popular Google apps most people are familiar with and serve as the perfect starting point for those trying to move away from the company.
Which Google app do you want to replace the most? 66 votes Chrome 32 % Gmail 18 % Photos 26 % Password Manager 6 % Drive 11 % Other (let me know in the comments) 8 %
From Chrome to Brave
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
Chrome is the default choice for most users, but if privacy is what you’re after, you should look elsewhere. It tracks your activity by default for several reasons, including so the company can show you targeted ads based on your interests.
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