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Russ

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23rd Apr 11 at 06:25

also, i dont know what all the dots mean, but i've never been to the isle of wight

Steve

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23rd Apr 11 at 06:39

iPhone

Russ

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23rd Apr 11 at 08:01

Post yours Steve.

Ian

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24th Apr 11 at 11:45

quote:
Originally posted by Russ
also, i dont know what all the dots mean, but i've never been to the isle of wight

It either means the phone doesn't store a judgement on the quality of the fix, or the guy who programmed the software is ignoring it.

Either way, I find it hugely amusing that these great phones have poor data.

[Edited on 24-04-2011 by Ian]

Chris

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24th Apr 11 at 20:07

Data looks a bit shit, how did you get to cornwall jump there?

Ian

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24th Apr 11 at 20:09

He visited Cornwall.

The bulk of the traces are correct but there are a large number of unsecured fixes.

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24th Apr 11 at 20:34

As much as apple shouldn't do it, I don't see what all the fuss is about, you can't disapear these days anyway!

Dom

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24th Apr 11 at 23:15

Good article on Google storing Android users WiFi MAC addresses (for their skyhook project) - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/22/google_android_privacy_concerns/
Apparently you can opt out but there is no option in Android

[Edited on 24-04-2011 by Dom]

Ian

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24th Apr 11 at 23:20

Makes a lot more sense to use private handsets rather than deploying your own cars.

Dom

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25th Apr 11 at 01:16

quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Makes a lot more sense to use private handsets rather than deploying your own cars.

Question is, should Google be collecting this data?
I really don't see the reason apart from highlightly public WiFi hotspots, as it is a completely inaccurate form of location finding. I would imagine cell tower triangulation is a lot more accurate.

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25th Apr 11 at 08:24

Android and Google can do no wrong, where as Apple are worse than hitler because of a file that's stored on your phone and doesn't go anywhere or do anything much. Go figure

Dom

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25th Apr 11 at 09:52

quote:
Originally posted by ed
Android and Google can do no wrong, where as Apple are worse than hitler because of a file that's stored on your phone and doesn't go anywhere or do anything much. Go figure

Wow, that's a big chip on your shoulder you got there

If you actually read the article, plus the many others, about Google's Skyhook you'd know there are plenty of people complaining about it; usually about the fact that Google say you can opt out of sending this data but there isn't an option to do so (apart from keep WiFi turned off).

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25th Apr 11 at 11:01

Inappropriate use of smileys. Must add more to ensure that people know I'm typing with a hint of sarcasm and bollocks.

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27th Apr 11 at 19:14

Well there you go.

Apple - Press Info - Apple Q&A on Location Data http://j.mp/k2IKtF

John

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27th Apr 11 at 19:20

Looks like they are creating a google maps competitor.

One thing google is definitely amazing at is the whole maps/earth/streetview thing, will have to be good to properly compete.

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27th Apr 11 at 19:22

iMaps? Another amazing new, never before seen idea from Apple?

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27th Apr 11 at 19:33

We reading the same page?

John

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27th Apr 11 at 19:39

Probably not, it was a lead on from the release on positioning stating that they were developing crowd sourced traffic info.