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iPhone Tracking Ruckus Ongoing

Trailrunner7 writes "A pair of Apple customers has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that Apple is invading their privacy by collecting location data about iPhone and iPad users without their knowledge." and theodp noted that the iPhone tracking 'Bug' is actually patent pending... which makes it harder to buy the mistake argument. As if that's not enough fun, South Korea, Italy, Germany and other countries are all looking into it.

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  1. From running the 1984 ad by Beelzebud · · Score: 5, Funny

    to becoming Big Brother, they've come a long way.

  2. Re:OMG big brother... by cpu6502 · · Score: 5, Funny

    >>>its your phone so where is the problem.

    When the cop pulls you over, and decides to take your phone for further examination, and discovers you've been attending (the horror) Libertarian and Ron Paul "Campaign For Liberty" meetings. Followed by a radio call that he's obtained a "suspected terrorist" and is bringing the suspect back to the station for questioning.

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    *Background: The U.S. and a few State governments distribute leaflets that Libertarian and Paul supporters are potential domestic terrorists and/or militia members.

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  3. You know what surprises me? by JustAnotherIdiot · · Score: 4, Funny

    That people are surprised by this.

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