#user data collection feature

Last week, an Indian citizen took to Twitter his discovery of a feature of his realme device that was enabled by default and was purportedly collecting his usage data, including call logs, messages, location, and calendar events. Rishi Bagree, who discovered the feature, has described it as "basically forced consent" and questioned whether this data is "being sent to China". In the replies, other users also say that the feature is also enabled by default on OnePlus, realme’s sister brand under BBK Electronics mothership—a Guangzhou-based company in China. For instance, the charging optimization feature needs access to location information and app usage statistics, while the wallpapers and other personalization features require data on unread messages, missed calls, and other crucial information. However, what is bothersome is where the data is sent, how the data is managed, and most importantly, why the feature is enabled without the user’s consent. EStrava has announced a set of new and updated hiking features aimed at helping users discover trails, navigate routes, and share outdoor experiences with others. Read more in our articles including "India gov’t to investigate realme’s usage data collection feature that is enabled by default" and "Strava introduces new features for hikers and outdoor users".