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17 Ring cancels controversial integration after major user backlash and privacy concerns

Android Authority
Adamya Sharma @ Android Authority 3 place · today 01:13 EDT

Ring cancels controversial integration after major user backlash and privacy concerns

The company says no customer videos were ever shared as part of the planned Flock integration.

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