Google has denied claims that Pixel phones provide the company with private user data such as location, network status, phone number, and app list every 15 minutes.

An investigation raised alarms about the Pixel 9 Pro XL potentially sharing sensitive user data with Google, even before apps are installed. Researchers found that the phone sends personal info, like location and email,

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is sending an unnerving amount of user data back to Google, according to a new report. According to Cybernews, the flagship device is sending back data packets containing personal information like location and network status up to every 15 minutes.