Re:Google’s become an obsessive stalker
by darren_ on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @10:57AM
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> Also trivially disabled, again, unlike the location tracking the Register is describing here which cannot be turned off.
The tracking absolutely can be turned off. The register's original article is somewhat confused on this.
(disclaimer: googler)
* https://www.wired.com/2015/11/how-to-get-rid-of-the-iphone-m...
Wired is pointing out that the phone keeps a history of locations. Not Apple. Again, very different from Google's practices.
* http://www.wired.co.uk/article/apple-spies-on-yosemite-searc...
This one was disappointing, and as the comments indicate, contrary to Apple's customary sensitivity around privacy. Also trivially disabled, again, unlike the location tracking the Register is describing here which cannot be turned off.
* https://pando.com/2014/07/28/apple-hit-with-class-action-sui...
Sounds more like a lawsuit driving by misinformation. Show me facts, please.
* http://arstechnica.com/apple/2011/04/how-apple-tracks-your-l...
Again, purely data stored on the phone.
* http://www.cultofmac.com/132610/it-took-apple-3-years-to-fix...
Embarrassing, undoubtedly. Again, not Apple data collection.