Yeah, it's a shame. Only Google seems to take updates seriously.
I think this question has some sort of relativity. What is your threat model ? Are you trying to protect your data from the service itself, fromyour mom, from the police ? You want anonimity ? And so on.
There is no an ultimate answer to this question. For example, i'm using WhatsApp because it fits my threat model (messages are encrypted, metadata is not but for me is fine). Then, i use Signal with people that use Signal (where i live, 99% of people use WhatsApp).
I would never use Telegram since is not encrypted by default.
Yes you can! Your offline backup is inside the app data (you need a file manager to access the folder). If you use a Samsung Device, i think you won't be able to see it unless you plug the phone on your PC.
Hi! One thing you could consider is using GrapheneOS which supports Android Auto without special priviliges!
Typical. Why they are killing their own product with these shitty decisions ? (Retorical question)
Hi! As far as i know, i think they basically sell an overpriced product since they just ship regural GrapheneOS without any change. It's better to just use the web installer provided by GrapheneOS (literally five minutes to install the OS on your phone). :)
Uh, really sorry for that! I will correct my typo! :)
I did not know Kagi. Thank you!
Edit: spelling
Hi! Now Leta seems to proxi also Brave searches!
Those sites aren't really useful. If your threat model requires "hiding your fingerprint" you can use Tor Browser.