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J :
why are apps even allowed to see the battery level? we should be able to disable access to that kind of info
2023-04-21 22:17:41
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Michael S. Discioarro, Esq. :
Is it because Uber believes you are in a panic state and don’t want to use batter life to search other rides ?
2023-04-21 20:32:05
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James Smith :
Genius 😂
2023-04-21 23:09:09
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Abel :
iOS developer here. It’s possible for apps to read battery levels
2023-04-21 21:35:18
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crazy4cats666 :
Data scientist for Uber here. Can confirm we monitor this.
2023-04-21 20:40:56
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Jonathan :
the ✨innovation✨ capitalism breeds
2023-04-21 20:18:11
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class 158 :
just support your local taxis and ditch uber
2023-04-21 20:09:08
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Just Another Viewer :
"the apps not able to messure a persons battery" uber is in the top 5 apps for data collection on users
2023-04-22 01:44:53
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appleuser45874934 :
That’s smart I don’t see the issue here just charge your phone🤷♀️
2023-04-22 04:15:53
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DragonCake :
so the less charged you are the more you are charged??
2023-04-21 20:21:28
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calvin896155 :
What if i have a powerbank w me and it changes mid ride does it get cheaper?
2023-04-21 18:52:23
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Joshua Crommie :
They would do this
2023-04-21 18:41:59
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frenchieinvegas :
interesting
2023-04-21 18:38:46
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BAUR :
Wow this happened to me yesterday. I used to pay $15 from the same location but yesterday it showed $26 and my battery was at 10%. I was confused.
2023-04-21 18:43:00
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sparkiesmoothie :
Congressmen where are you now?!
2023-04-22 22:31:13
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Conundrum :
So they have access to my Wi-Fi? 🤨
2023-04-21 21:54:10
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torgo_nudho :
BUSTED
2023-04-21 18:38:18
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ACCESS_DENIED :
And this is why it needs to be illegal for companies to gather data that isn't REQUIRED for them to do their job. My battery level is barely my
2023-04-22 00:14:04
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Luc :
If people are more willing to pay with low battery, why shouldnt they charge more
2023-04-22 16:03:26
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uhlexis :
don’t want your phone dying and you forgetting to tip
2023-04-21 18:42:29
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Christopher :
So the sample size is 1 lol
2023-04-21 21:24:14
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Fish56Octagon :
Probably too many other variables to make this conclusion on just 2 journey test, but it wouldn’t suprise me
2023-04-21 21:53:05
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goulty :
probably, fully legal though.
2023-04-21 18:30:50
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Streams of Consciousness :
Surely multiple requests at the same time increased demand and therefore increased price for one of the requests?
2023-04-21 22:47:41
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Tara bee :
I believe this. I remember in NY right when they announced the snow storm I had like 10% battery and the ride was $100. My friend searched a ride 1/2
2023-04-21 21:30:43
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