Wyden's letter cited a "tip" as the source of the information about the surveillance. His staff did not elaborate on the tip
Not saying you’re wrong, but that’s not an issue with the OS, it’s an issue with how push notifications work and how companies deal with requests for data.
As with any Android OEM, Windows, iOS, MacOS, social media, navigation apps, artificial intelligence, entertainment services, ..., ..., ...
Unfortunately we live in a world where no spyware is basically impossible if you don't want to be left out of society. It's possible to use Linux and Firefox and to stop using social media and maps apps and search engines, but it starts getting old real quick not being able to talk to friends and family
So, everyone using a smartphone in 2024? If it's not China, it's the US or other gov, or ISP or VPN provider and the list keeps growing. They are all tracking you and it's foolish to believe otherwise. And even if you have a dumb phone that can also track you, on top of all the cameras in public areas or sattelite imagery.