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To: Swordmaker

Why is apple tracking user’s locations?

years ago it seemed this way, however recently I see (yes an anecdote) a more even split of android tablets. It also pays to take into account apple is rare outside the usa.


35 posted on 04/07/2014 12:05:43 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: longtermmemmory
Why is apple tracking user’s locations?

years ago it seemed this way, however recently I see (yes an anecdote) a more even split of android tablets. It also pays to take into account apple is rare outside the usa.

They're not. These are maps of the wifi and ISP connections each UUID connects via, not individual location. The generalized location can be inferred but no specific individual device is tracked.

This tracks world wide. . . and Android tablets are not seen in the wild as much. I saw some toy tablets offered the other day with Android: 5" screens and Froyo OS . . . $19.95. No WIFI, BLUETOOTH , or any connectivity at all. Ran on two AA Batteries. It STILL counts as competition for the iPad even though these are not targeting the same customer demographics. Absurd conclusion.

36 posted on 04/07/2014 12:51:19 PM PDT by Swordmaker (This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users continue...)
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