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technology23 days ago•3 min saved

Apple introduces 'Limit Precise Location' to curb carrier-determined device tracking

Apple is rolling out a new iOS privacy feature called Limit Precise Location that restricts what cellular networks can learn about a device’s location, providing only an approximate area to carriers while leaving exact location data for emergency services, Find My, and apps unaffected. Available on iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro (M5) Wi-Fi+Cellular with iOS 26.3+ and carrier support (Telekom in Germany; EE/BT in the UK; Boost Mobile in the US; AIS and True in Thailand). Activation is via Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Limit Precise Location and may require a restart. Availability depends on carrier support, and the feature follows past FCC fines against U.S. carriers aimed at limiting data collection on customers’ movements.

via BleepingComputer|

#apple #cellular-networks #ios

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

TikTok widens geolocation data use and cross-site ads in US policy update

TikTok updated its US terms to broaden data sharing with its global operations, enabling more precise or approximate geolocation collection and cross-platform targeted advertising across TikTok and third-party sites. The policy frames an interoperable system that syncs feeds, accounts, and moderation, and adds an AI content labeling section signaling future watermarking/detection of generative content. The change follows a US entity restructuring under a federal agreement aimed at addressing security concerns.

via TechSpot|

#advertising #data-sharing #location-tracking

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

AirTag 2 Boosts Find My With U2 Chip, Louder Chime, and Wider Range

Apple refreshes the AirTag with a second-generation model powered by the new U2 ultra-wideband chip, boosting Precision Finding (also now on Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2), plus a 50% louder speaker and new chime; it keeps the $29 single / $99 four-pack price and a user-replaceable battery. The Find My network remains central for locating items, with expanded Share Item Location for airlines (to about 50 airlines, timeline not specified), and ongoing safety alerts against unknown trackers. Apple also touts sustainability upgrades (85% recycled plastic, 100% recycled magnets and gold plating) and keeps the same puck-like design and compatibility with existing accessories; requires iPhone/iPad on iOS 26 and is available today.

via WIRED|

#airtag #apple #find-my

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

TikTok Expands Data Collection After US-Backed Ownership

TikTok’s new privacy policy, enacted after its ownership shifted to a US-backed entity, allows collecting precise GPS location, logs AI-tool prompts and outputs, and broadens its ads network, with users prompted to accept the updated terms.

via WIRED|

#ai-interactions #data-collection #location-tracking

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Android 16 QPR3 Update Brings Location Tracking Indicators and New Features

Google's Android 16 QPR3 beta introduces a new blue dot notification to alert users when apps access their location, expanding on previous permission indicators for camera and microphone, and is currently available on Pixel devices with plans to expand to other Android devices.

via 9to5Google|

#android-16-qpr3 #app-permissions #google-pixel

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Bluetooth 6.0: The Future of Wireless Headphones

Bluetooth 6.0 introduces significant improvements in latency, security, location tracking, and power efficiency, with devices like phones and headphones already adopting the new standard. However, it does not yet support lossless audio streaming, though future updates may enable high-res audio transmission. The upgrade promises better connectivity, longer battery life, and enhanced security for wireless devices.

via CNET|

#bluetooth-60 #latency #location-tracking

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Teams to Monitor and Report Employee Office Presence

Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature that automatically updates users' work location based on Wi-Fi connection, raising privacy concerns and potential for misuse, while also facing cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data.

via Forbes|

#cybersecurity #location-tracking #microsoft-teams

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Microsoft Teams to Begin Reporting Employee Office Attendance to Employers

Microsoft Teams is set to introduce a feature in December 2025 that will automatically update a user's work location based on their office Wi-Fi connection, raising privacy concerns for remote workers. The feature, which can be enabled by tenant admins and is off by default, aims to verify employee presence in the office but may also lead to increased monitoring of remote workers.

via Tom's Guide|

#location-tracking #microsoft-teams #office-wi-fi

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Teams' New Tracking Features Spark Privacy Concerns

Microsoft Teams will now automatically update and share employees' work location based on Wi-Fi connection, raising privacy concerns and potentially impacting employee privacy and workplace dynamics, with the feature rolling out globally in December.

via Forbes|

#employee-monitoring #location-tracking #microsoft-teams

technology4 months ago•10 min saved

Should Parents Track Their College Sons' Movements?

The article explores the ethical and emotional considerations of parents tracking their college-aged children via GPS apps, highlighting the balance between safety, peace of mind, and respecting independence and privacy, with insights from experts and personal stories.

via CNN|

#digital-technology #location-tracking #parents

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

How to Prevent Google from Tracking Your Activities

The article explains how Google tracks user activity across its apps and services, and provides step-by-step instructions to disable activity tracking, location history, and personalized ads to enhance privacy, along with additional tips for stronger online security.

via Kurt the CyberGuy|

#ad-personalization #data-deletion #google-tracking

technology7 months ago•6 min saved

Hidden Indoor Tracking: How Apps Secretly Spy on Your Phone

An investigation reveals that thousands of apps exploit Bluetooth and Wi-Fi permissions to track users' indoor locations without explicit consent, raising privacy concerns as this data can be used for targeted advertising, profiling, and more sensitive purposes like monitoring movements and associations. The study highlights the widespread use of SDKs that facilitate this covert tracking, often bypassing user permissions and enabling data collection for unknown entities, which poses significant privacy risks.

via EL PAÍS English|

#apps #bluetooth #location-tracking

technology8 months ago•5 min saved

How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Location and Privacy Tips

Google tracks your location data to improve services and target advertising, but hidden controls within your account settings allow you to manage and delete this data, including an auto-delete feature that enhances privacy by automatically purging history periodically. Regularly managing your location data reduces privacy risks and limits targeted advertising, giving you greater control over your digital footprint.

via Stewartville Star|

#auto-delete #data-management #google

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

Life360 Fully Integrates Tile Trackers for Enhanced Family Safety

Life360 has fully integrated Tile trackers into its app, allowing users to set up and manage Tile devices without the Tile app, and is likely phasing out the standalone Tile app. The update also reorganizes Life360's paid plans, adding new features like SOS Alerts, and emphasizes its role as a comprehensive family safety app, while clarifying its data sharing policies.

via The Verge|

#app-integration #family-safety #life360

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

FTC Cracks Down on Data Brokers for Selling Sensitive Location Info

The FTC has settled with data brokers Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla over allegations of selling precise location data without consent, including sensitive locations like hospitals and protests. The companies agreed to delete improperly collected data and implement consent safeguards. This action highlights ongoing concerns about data privacy and the role of data brokers, with the FTC emphasizing privacy as a bipartisan issue. Concurrently, the CFPB proposed new rules to further protect personal data, underscoring a broader governmental push for stricter data privacy regulations.

via The Register|

#consumer-protection #data-brokers #data-privacy