Murena 2 is a de-Googled Android phone with a privacy kill switch that disconnects mic and camera

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Murena 2 is a de-Googled Android phone with a privacy kill switch that disconnects mic and camera (crowdfunding) - Liliputing
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Isn't GPS just 3 sattelites passively shouting their clock to any who could listen? There's no GPS kill switch because there's nothing transmitted. WIFI kill switch is more understandable.

Your point is solid. But GPS position requires a signal from at least 3 satellites to work. There are a whole lot more than 3 in the sky.

Privacy isn't just about your device not emitting signals... If you don't want your device and apps to track your location, you also don't want to receive those GPS signals.