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Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back. (arstechnica.com)
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[–] Poem_for_your_sprog@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Can't they just triangulate you from cell towers?

Take the battery out I guess?

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

Yup, but that would require more effort (I.e. interacting w/ network operator). Tracking someone by Bluetooth can be done passively, as evidenced by services like "Find my Droid" or "Find my iPhone" or whatever.

Blocking my cell radios eliminates the entire point of the phone for me, so the tradeoff is too steep. That said, airplane mode is right over there if you need it temporarily.

[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago

What phone do you have, one of these?