> You're playing at a rigged game and you will most likely lose.

Then the whole smartphone market is rigged. This is why I as a consumer will not buy a new smartphone anymore.

I went for a year or so without a smartphone at all. What I missed the most was maps, but you'd be surprised to learn how better off you are without social media pinging you 24/7.

I now use a second-hand smartphone without a Google account, and I use OsmAnd for maps.