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> but "dark patterns" is definitely not one of its things.

I think you're improperly informed; let me present you just one of many instances that prove my point [0].

[0]: https://www.extremetech.com/internet/330907-google-accused-o...

More likely than other large companies to not have dark patterns, is probably the more correct sentence. It's especially correct with some of their similarly "non-core" products.

I remember moving off of Google Fi a couple years ago and it being incredibly easy to cancel and move my number. I didn't even have to call anyone. A few clicks and it was done. If you've ever tried to do anything with another phone service, you'll know that's unheard of.

You’re both right. Google doesn’t use dark patterns to nickel and dime like most companies do, so it seems like they don’t.

They absolutely use all means necessary to preserve the data feeds and tracking that enables their core advertising business, such as the fact that incognito mode, well, isn’t incognito.

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