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Re:FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, directo... by m463 on Thursday March 19, 2026 @12:13AM (#47434859)
This is really simple to explain:

Apple does not let you restrict app network access[1]

You have no ability to know who your app is connecting to, and you cannot select or prevent it.

[1] except maybe the cellular data toggle

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Re:FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, directo... by catgirlinspace on Thursday March 19, 2026 @01:32AM (#47435333)
Settings > Privacy & Security > App Privacy Report will at least show domains contacted by each app.
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Re:FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, directo... by jaybrendansmith on Thursday March 19, 2026 @07:00PM (#47447612)
But you cannot block them.
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Re:FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, directo... by Obscurity4340 on Friday March 20, 2026 @02:14PM (#47458476)
The only way Im aware of is if you do it thru Settings > Cellular and always use data for internet on your phone
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