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Apple's new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data (techcrunch.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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[–] 8 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I imagine the OS is intentionally varying TX strength on the cell radio to spoof precise location detection from the tower network, since that would be the only way to meet the stated goal.

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  • [–] 0 points 9 months ago

    This would only work if there's one cell tower within range of the phone, which is unlikely. It also wouldn't help much because you already can't triangulate with just one tower.

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