3 reasons why I want to ditch Google, and 3 reasons why I can’t

Google apps are everywhere — Gemini has commandeered the power button on Android, most of us use Gmail daily, and Google Calendar remains an essential productivity tool for many. But with the company’s products being so ubiquitous, some people have been pushing to de-Google their lives.

I’m one of the people trying to claw back my life from Google, desperately searching for alternatives where I can. And yet, the company’s apps and services continue to have a hold on me.