Re:DoD: Turn Off Your Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch GPS
by shawnz on Monday August 06, 2018 @08:38PM
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I know that you need internet connectivity to sync a fitbit, but are you sure that you need GPS on? I don't believe that's the case
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Re:DoD: Turn Off Your Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch GPS
by brlewis on Monday August 06, 2018 @09:12PM
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Not GPS per se, but location permission. "Google added the locations permission requirement to alleviate concerns that Bluetooth beacons can be used to track your location without your permission during a Bluetooth low energy scan, such as the scan required to sync your tracker."