[fidotron]

Yes. Google+, by default, likes to grab all pictures taken with the device camera (and most stupidly will then say they're ready to be shared - because every photo is for sharing . . . )

The worst is Google Play Services though. It's basically a way for Google to get your location data, and to generate massive global maps of WiFi networks, rather like what got them in trouble with the streetmap cars. Anyone doubting how important this is to them needs to check their reaction when Motorola wanted to use Skyhook on a device instead: http://www.theverge.com/2011/05/12/google-android-skyhook-la...

[ismavis]

>Yes. Google+, by default, likes to grab all pictures taken with the device camera

Google+ photos auto-upload is opt-in.

[fidotron]

You mean the box is ticked in a terms and conditions screen when you first turn the device on and that counts as opting in. It's on by default. Most people don't realise what it's doing until either the uploader drinks all their battery (which mercifully they seem to have fixed) or they have loads of photos pop up when they sign in to Gmail on a desktop.

The sign in process for Android devices has become ever more convoluted and incomprehensible. People, understandably, complain about the Facebook app, but Google are actually far worse.

[Oletros]

> You mean the box is ticked in a terms and conditions screen when you first turn the device on and that counts as opting in. It's on by default.

Photo backup on Google+ is off by default, you have to enter the settings part and switch it on