In the London Guardian newspaper is something you might want to be aware of concerning privacy.
IPhone keeps record of everywhere you go:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/apr/20/iphone-tracking-prompts-privacy-fears
Please read the entire article.
I am not sure WHY Apple has done this, but it certainly is a dangerous feature since nearly anyone can access your whereabouts- and not just where you are at the moment. According to the article, this locational information can track every place you've been or will go for up to a year. Is this REALLY something you'd want others to access?
It is not just the IPhone, but Apple computers, IPad, etc. and who knows how many other companies will want to do the same? The biggest issue, besides the obvious one of privacy, is that they do NOT have an 'opt-out' option available.
I'm not sure about you, but one must surely ask if the convenience of a cell phone is worth the invasion of your privacy.
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