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Meta and Google apps consume triple the user data of Apple and Microsoft

A recent study indicates that Meta and Google's mobile applications consume significantly more user data than those from Apple and Microsoft. Meta's apps were found to have triple the data appetite of Apple or Microsoft, while Google's apps also ranked high on the list for data consumption. AI

IMPACT This study highlights data privacy concerns related to mobile applications from major tech companies, relevant for users and developers.

RANK_REASON The item is a news report about a study's findings on data consumption by tech companies, not a direct release or policy change.

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Meta and Google apps consume triple the user data of Apple and Microsoft

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    Meta and Google mobile apps gorge on user data: Study Zuck's empire declares triple the appetite of Apple or Microsoft, while Google packs the leaderboard, dev

    Meta and Google mobile apps gorge on user data: Study Zuck's empire declares triple the appetite of Apple or Microsoft, while Google packs the leaderboard, dev survey shows https://www. theregister.com/personal-tech/ 2026/08/18/meta-and-google-mobile-apps-gorge-on-user-data-study…