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How does apple propose to solve the tracking program?
Describe two examples of data tracking services that people use.
Do you think privacy is still an issue with phones and apps?
May 17
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1. How does apple propose to solve the tracking program?
Apple released newly developed software that cuts the amount of stored data to just a week and no longer transfer it to the owner's computer when the phone is connected. And if users disable the location services setting on their iPhone or iPad, it will stop collecting data completely.
2. Describe two examples of data tracking services that people use.
- Foursquare: Foursquare is a location-based social networking website based on software for mobile devices.
- Mobile Me: Mobile Me automatically pushes new email, contacts, and calendar events to your iPhone, Mac, and PC. So your devices always stay in perfect sync.
3. Do you think privacy is still an issue with phones and apps?
Of course yes because mobile devices are connected to networks for all the time in order to access to files and media. Privacy is always going to be an issue with phones and apps because even though Apple is storing data for shorter time, the stored data can be used or leaked anytime when threats attack.