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Default [OT] iPhone "leaks like a sieve"

On 4/23/2011 2:37 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> Honestly, I don't think they're any different in this regard. At least,
> not from what I've heard. I saw recently that the iPhone is keeping
> track of everywhere you've been, creepy.
> nancy


It might be creepy but every time you use a cell phone you're giving
away your location information. Additionaly, my Samsung Behold 2 Android
phone has several ways to send out my location. There's options in the
setup menu to "Share with Google", "Use wireless networks", "Enable GPS
satellites." The apps that you load in and the apps that come with your
phone all seem to be hungry for your location. Your cell provider has
been tracking you for years - Apple and Google and others just want to
get a piece of the action.