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Re:iOS 8 randomises the MAC address while scanning for WiFi ... by lbotos on Sunday June 08, 2014 @03:25PM (#7865573)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but $tracking_co would just need to get their instore-tracker5000 approved by apple and then they are back to their old ways? I know that may not be cheap/easy for them, but still reasonably within reach.
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Re:iOS 8 randomises the MAC address while scanning for WiFi ... by sharth on Sunday June 08, 2014 @03:38PM (#7865620)
Wouldn't you also need to install their application? The previous technology used builtin features (wifi scanning).
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Re:iOS 8 randomises the MAC address while scanning for WiFi ... by comex on Sunday June 08, 2014 @03:48PM (#7865659)
Yes. And for that use case - intentionally tracking one's location (for maps, proximity alerts, etc.) through an app - there is iBeacon.
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