According to AppleInsider, Apple won a patent that will open up geotagging every single event that occurs on an iDevice.

Days after it was reported that iOS app developers can copy and upload a users’ photo library automatically and without their consent, a US senator is calling for an investigation. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Apple and Google over potential privacy issues, according to Reuters.

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Google does a great job of finding local addresses. However, they could have gotten a lot of help from you.

OpenPaths (https://openpaths.cc) is an online service that allows iOS device owners to upload their location data to "the cloud," and even donate the data to research.

As expected, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn) has convened his hearing, “Protecting Mobile Privacy: Your Smartphones, Tablets, Cell Phones and Your Privacy.” The event, being held in Washington, D.C., was initiated by the now-resolved “locationgate” situation.

Playboy, Angry Birds, and MobileMe made some news this week. But, what were the other stories? Find out here.

Way ahead of the rumored release two weeks from now, Apple has just released a new version of iOS worldwide.

Osama bin Laden is dead and there continues to be worldwide reaction to this huge news story. Naturally, many are taking the humorous spin that the 9/11 terror mastermind was captured because of Apple’s recently uncovered location tracking system. This includes one enterprising comic who put her thoughts in cartoon format.

Apple is wasting no time in getting the so-called "locationgate" problem behind them. According to BGR, the company is set to release iOS 4.3.3, which addresses concerns many have regarding Apple’s so-called tracking file, the “consolidate.db”.

The white iPhone debuted and quickly began selling out, while investors became concerned about future iPad 2 sales. But, don’t tell that to those in Japan, who loved the second-generation iDevice. Meanwhile, Apple provided its mea culpa on the “locationgate” issue, but will that be enough for the whole affair to die? Not if Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn) has anything to say about it. These stories and more made news during the last week.

Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn), confirmed representatives from Apple and Google will attend a hearing on mobile technology and privacy. This hearing, scheduled for May 10 in Washington, D.C., will address the ongoing “locationgate” saga.

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Ina Fried talks with Apple execs and gets to the bottom of Locationgate once and for all.

Apple may have hinted at an upcoming turn-by-turn and traffic feature – which is rumored to be built into a future version of the iOS – in a press release that hit the Web earlier today.

Moments ago, Apple uploaded a press release to its website answering some common questions on location data storage.

The "locationgate" saga has been going on for a while now, and the news of Apple's Orwellian desire has even made its way into the hands of the mainstream press - at least over here, in the UK. If you've been looking for a way to safely access the location data on your iOS device since hearing the news, read on - because we have an awesome link for you.

A recently uncovered patent application suggests that Apple has indeed been intentionally tracking its customers' location, and that the data acquired is to be used by both Apple and various other companies.

The ongoing “locationgate” saga will now head to Washington, D.C. Minnesota Senator Al Franken (D-Minn) has summoned representatives from Apple and Google to appear before a Senate judiciary hearing on mobile privacy on May 10.

Steve Jobs has made his first public comments on the growing “Locationgate” controversy. The Apple CEO recently responded to an email from an iDevice user. However, Jobs’ comments probably won’t calm privacy experts.

Apple "Locationgate" may be intentional or may be a bug. Either way, does something like this even matter anymore?