Re:How the Apple AirTag became a stalker’s gift
by weberer on Monday September 05, 2022 @09:21AM
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You know how in modern iPhones they don't let you disable bluetooth from the pull-down menu anymore? Instead it just says "disconnecting devices until tomorrow". That's because Apple really doesn't want you to ever turn bluetooth off. And that is because all iPhones are part of their location botnet. So if you ever pass by someone else's airtag, your phone will send a message to Apple that it has seen that airtag at your current coordinates.
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Re:How the Apple AirTag became a stalker’s gift
by lapcat on Monday September 05, 2022 @09:25AM
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Also, Apple re-enables Bluetooth on OS updates even if you disable it in Settings, and Apple says this functions as intended. https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/bluetooth.html
Re:How the Apple AirTag became a stalker’s gift
by yreg on Monday September 05, 2022 @10:26AM
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As a user I absolutely prefer a quickly accessible "turn off bluetooth until X" button to a "turn off bluetooth forever" button. Same with the WiFi.
Re:How the Apple AirTag became a stalker’s gift
by weberer on Monday September 05, 2022 @10:33AM
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But the current bluetooth and wi-fi buttons don't turn them off at all. They just disconnect your devices while still broadcasting. They're still using power, updating airtag locations, and serving as a beacon that physical retailers use to identify you and track how you move through the store.