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Is Big Brother Small Enough To Fit In Your iDevice?
BY Sean Capelle on Wed November 21st, 2012
According to AppleInsider, Apple won a patent that will open up geotagging every single event that occurs on an iDevice.
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Google Could Be Using Your iPhone's Location (And Your Personal Information Too)
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Wed June 15th, 2011
Google does a great job of finding local addresses. However, they could have gotten a lot of help from you.
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OpenPaths: Save Your Location Data In The Cloud & Donate It To Research
BY Joe White on Thu May 12th, 2011
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.
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Franken Hearing On Privacy Begins (Updated)
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Tue May 10th, 2011
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.
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How Secure Is Our iDevice Data? Not Very Much - Report
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Wed May 04th, 2011
Much has been made in recent days of Apple’s so called “consolidate.db” file and its ability to track our every move using an iDevice. However, while Apple is set to eliminate those concerns by way of an iOS 4.3.3 update, this doesn’t end the matter in terms of privacy.
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Humor: Thank Steve Jobs For Bin Laden's Capture
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon May 02nd, 2011
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.
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Apple Set To Release iOS 4.3.3
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon May 02nd, 2011
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”.
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The White iPhone, iCloud Rumors, And A 1994 Tablet Prediction Made News In Week That Was
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Sun May 01st, 2011
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.
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Apple & Google Head To Washington To Address "Locationgate"
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Fri April 29th, 2011
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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Available Soon: New iOS 4.3.3 Addresses Location Data Concerns
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Wed April 27th, 2011
Apple revealed today via its location data Q&A that the next iOS update will arrive in the coming weeks. The iOS 4.3.3 update addresses concerns many have regarding Apple’s so-called tracking file, the "consolidate.db".
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Apple Hints At Upcoming Turn-By-Turn Feature In Today's Press Release?
BY Joe White on Wed April 27th, 2011
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.
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Apple Responds To Locationgate With FAQ - Here Are All The Details
BY Joe White on Wed April 27th, 2011
Moments ago, Apple uploaded a press release to its website answering some common questions on location data storage.
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Use This Website To Access Your Stored Location Data, Then See How You Feel
BY Joe White on Wed April 27th, 2011
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.
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Apple Patent Suggests Steve Really Is A Stalker At Heart
BY Joe White on Tue April 26th, 2011
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.
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The “Locationgate” Saga Moves To Washington, D.C.
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon April 25th, 2011
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.
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Steve Jobs On "Locationgate": Move On, "We Don't Track Anyone"
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon April 25th, 2011
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.
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