A tech reviewer tried out a modified version of Google's Pixel Tablet—stripped of all Google apps and services—and found it offered stronger privacy protections than even an iPad. The device, tweaked by privacy-focused company Murena, replaces Google's tracking-heavy ecosystem with built-in tools that block data collection, making it a rare Android option for those who want convenience without surveillance.

Editor’s Note: Most Android devices are deeply tied to Google's data-hungry services, but this experiment shows there’s a growing demand for alternatives that don’t force users to trade functionality for privacy. If more companies follow Murena’s lead, it could pressure Big Tech to rethink how much tracking they bake into their products.