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Is Apple Tracking iPhone Users Through IMEI?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the putting-on-the-foil-hats dept.

ariefwn writes ""As I sit here applying a new layer of Reynolds tin foil to my international hat of conspiracy, its been proven that Apple tracks iPhone usage and tracks IMEI numbers of all their iPhones worldwide. Hidden in the code of the 'Stocks' and 'Weather' widgets is a string that sends the IMEI of your phone to a specialized URL that Apple collects. I wonder if there will be any implications to owners of hacked iPhones..."

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  1. Just a few more minutes... by mattgreen · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm waiting for someone to respond with an eight page analysis of why this isn't really a big deal, complete with immaculate formatting and excellent grammar. Then everyone simply looks at the length of the post and says, "aha! see, it ISN'T a problem! Not that I read it all, but I'm with *this* guy!"

    Don't let me down.

    1. Re:Just a few more minutes... by Valiss · · Score: 5, Funny

      I didn't read the whole thing, but I'm with that guy.

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      -Valiss
  2. Well... by abaddononion · · Score: 5, Funny

    At least it's Apple tracking you, not AT&T?

    Wait...

  3. Re:Yes, and the problem is? by wattrlz · · Score: 5, Funny

    And if someone got it off eBay? In that case they can probably afford to sue.