But they're not? The first time you install/open the app it tells you that to be able to serve ads it has to track you to some extent. And if you get the paid version it doesn't even load the apk for the ads
Some of that is "clever" accounting, the rest is that healthcare insurances don't have bargaining power with the providers. In Germany the state insurance companies have collective bargaining power so that for example an ambulance ride costs 500€ instead of 15000.
8.1 was actually a massive improvement though, I doubt they're even capable of pulling that off for 11, much less willing. 11 is flawed deeply to the core, 8 was "only" flawed on the surface (UI etc.)
Some applications need very specific drivers and protocols that aren't compatible with normal chips. Or you have to connect to a device via WiFi but still need internet.
Also long range WiFi antennas are amazing.
Yeah, I totally get that there is a need for cheap power only cables, but why are there what feels like 30 different data "standards". Just gimme power-only, data, and fast-data. And yeah, in 2 years there'll be a faster data protocol, so what, that's then fast-data24, fast-data26, etc. and manufacturers have to use a specific pictogram to label them according to the highest standard they fulfill.
I fully agree, some people just need the extra clarification though
At the store I'm at it's handled pretty nice, we won't stop anyone under a very low amount (single digit €) and above that it's very dependent on your behaviour + how much you tried to steal, so you might just have to pay a 50€ fine without police involvement.
And only if the corporation is big enough. Don't steal from your local corner store.
And also, don't steal for profit.
I work at a hardware store, and if you steal some small shit like a file/screwdriver/whatever, you're good. If I see you stealing 5k in light fixtures, tools, and batteries, I'll get my bonus thank you very much.
EU passports are red (burgundy)