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Re:Digital signs in Brookline are collecting data from your ... by pmontra on Thursday March 28, 2024 @12:22AM (#39847772)
No idea about Apple OSes but to avoid data collection and save battery I turn WiFi off when I leave home and Bluetooth is on only inside my car. That should prevent any problem.
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Re:Digital signs in Brookline are collecting data from your ... by lloeki on Thursday March 28, 2024 @02:04AM (#39848194)
Shortcuts.app -> Automation -> Personal automation on a geofence

That said:

- data collection ranges from minimised to eliminated by features like MAC randomisation

- battery impact of WiFi + BT on but disconnected is a rounding error

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