why do many people consider Android to be the better choice for privacy?

I’m curious about the common perception that Android is a private operating system.

Given that it typically requires a Google account and is integrated with the Google ecosystem, how does this align with privacy concerns?

I understand that there are specific Android-based operating systems designed for privacy, but these aren’t widely used by the majority of consumers.

So, why do many people consider Android to be the better choice for privacy?

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