the identification of an object's real world location
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Is picture location info retained when I share a photo?
When I send a picture to a friend (e.g. via Messages, Mail, or Tweet), is the location information in that photo preserved? In other words, can they see where I took that photo?
What about when I use ...
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1answer
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iPhone 4 A1332 version 6.1.3 (10B329) Location not shown in certain apps
My iPhone 4 has several apps that I use location services on. But one set of 2 apps from the same developer will not show my location. They are enabled in Location Services, and show a grey arrow to ...
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2answers
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Will I still have a geo-tag if I take a screenshot on my computer?
I am sure the answer is no but I am always a bit more investigative.
Let's say I took an picture with my iPhone 5 and the image has geo tags. I email it to myself and then I take a screenshot my ...
0
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1answer
731 views
Help with troubleshooting location services where one app isn't registering
We have an app which uses Location Services. One of our users is complaining that he can't see the app in the Location Services settings, even though the appellation reports that Location Services are ...
9
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1answer
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How does my iPod touch knows my location (if it doesn't have a GPS)?
If there's no GPS in the iPod, how can it know (with such a good precision) my location?
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1answer
363 views
Why does my wifi iPad think its location is in another state?
I live in MA but my iPad thinks it is in Clarksville, Indiana (both in Maps and other apps). This becomes annoying if I try to post in Facebook and all friends ask what I am doing in IN. This has been ...
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1answer
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How can I use an iPhone to “tag” a location using GPS so I can bookmark a location?
I need to tag a "location" of interest such as
An nest or hive out in nature where no cellular service is available
Location of a good view on a mountain (where no cell service is visible)
Location ...
0
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1answer
27 views
Manually Set Location Services Location
My iMac rarely has WiFi turned on since I use Ethernet, however Location Services seem to need a WiFi connection (they both connect to the same router, so I fail to see the logic there… but there we ...
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1answer
59 views
Does Apple allocate a different app id for an app when submitting multiple builds for different geos?
If I submit one build for the US and a different build for the rest of the world, will Apple give me 2 separate app ids? I.e. if everything is the same (app name, etc.) except for the actual game ...
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4answers
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Why is the Location Services icon always present?
I updated my iPhone 4 to iOS 5 last night. In iOS 4, the purple GPS arrow appeared next to the battery indicator when an app I was using (or had running in the background) was actively accessing my ...
0
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1answer
55 views
Determine geolocation in shell / Terminal on OS X 10.5
Is there a way to determine geolocation in shell / Terminal on OS X 10.5?
There's another question, Is there a way to access a Mac's geolocation from terminal? (Mountain Lion), but it seems to ...
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1answer
58 views
Can GPS be used by more than 1 app at a time
I'm looking at various apps which use GPS tracking, and was wondering if more than 1 app at a time was able to gain access to the GPS data?
For example I might want to use one app with route planning ...
3
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1answer
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What are the different types of System Services using Location in iOS 5?
With the new iOS 5 comes new way of managing Location Services. This allows you not only manage which applications can use Location, but also which System Services are allowed to use it.
There is ...
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1answer
994 views
How to disable location services? (MacOSX 10.6.8)
I just downloaded an application, that asked me permission to figure my location. I said "OK, let's see what happens".
Next thing I know, my lat/long with 4 decimal places and a pin on a Google map ...
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2answers
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How can I remove geolocation info from a picture on an iPhone?
Since geolocation info is usually preserved when I share a photo from my iPhone, I was wondering what the simplest way is to remove this geolocation info from an existing picture.
To be clear: I ...
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1answer
108 views
iPad maps: hide location circle
Is ther a way to hide the blue location circle on the iPad maps? I know I could disable wifi, but I still want to be able to access the maps. What I am trying to do is to zoom all the way out in ...
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0answers
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Does there exist an iPhone application that can call an online API (RESTful or otherwise) triggered by geofences?
I've pretty much stated the entire question in the title:
I'm looking for an iPhone application that can call an online API (preferably RESTful but I'll accept anything) as a reaction to triggering a ...
5
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1answer
216 views
Does the iPhone 4 geo-tag photos without a data connection?
In a few weeks, I will have the iPhone 4. I won't take data with SMS-call hours. But I love taking pictures wherever I go, and the geo-tagging feature is a great thing.
Does the iPhone 4 geo-tag ...
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4answers
2k views
Is there a way to access a Mac's geolocation from terminal? (Mountain Lion)
(Note the Mountain Lion update at end of question)
Some GUI apps use OS X location services, but I want to retrieve a Mac's physical location from the command line. This could be useful for running ...
2
votes
1answer
214 views
What location data will an Android phone provide to an iOS device that lacks GPS?
Will my iPad 4 Wi-Fi only (or an iPod touch) get live location data for navigation purposes if I connect to an Android mobile phone that is enabled as a Wi-Fi hotspot?
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1answer
853 views
Location Indicator, Hollow vs. Solid
The location indicator in the top bar of iOS seems to have two states: hollow and solid.
Hollow:
And solid:
I know that the icon is visible whenever an application is using Location Services, ...
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1answer
1k views
iPod Touch “Location Services” Issues
This post is meant to be informative as possible while leading up to my question.
When I first purchased my iPod Touch in 2009, Skyhook Wireless was responsible for maintaining the database used by ...
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2answers
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nvram -p shows “LocationServicesEnabled %01” … does that mean I have a GPS?
What does LocationServicesEnabled mean on a MacBookPro Retina?
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1answer
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How to publish the Places map from Aperture with geotagged pictures?
So I have a set of pictures taken along the way of a road trip. They were taken with an iPhone so they're geotagged but we could be dealing with manually geotagged pics, doesn't matter. I want to ...
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1answer
429 views
Can my iPhone search for Wi-Fi only when in a specific location?
Searching for Wi-Fi uses battery, and it's annoying when the "Choose Network" dialogue box pops up when an iPhone is Wi-Fi enabled, but I don't have any desire to connect to a network.
Is there any ...
0
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1answer
835 views
iOS 6 - does it save my location?
I recently found out that the iPhone keeps (at least on older versions) your location data in a data file:
http://petewarden.github.com/iPhoneTracker/#faq
I have an iPhone on iOS 6 but my ...
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2answers
626 views
Are iPhone screenshots geo-tagged?
When I take picture using my iPhone's camera, it attaches the current location to the image. I'm wondering if the same is true for screenshots I take.
2
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1answer
449 views
Retroactively geotag photos
On my iPhone, I normally turn off Location Services on the Camera for privacy.
I turned it in today for a specific event, but not before I had taken several photos without location information.
How ...
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1answer
68 views
Automatically executing actions according to the current location
I would like to have in my MacBook Pro a functionality which execute automatically some actions according to my current location. This actions could be for example
Change the default printer
Change ...
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vote
0answers
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What is the function of each of the system location services in iOS 6?
I'd like to know what functionality I gain or lose by enabling / deactivating each of the services under Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services.
Some incomplete information is ...
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1answer
1k views
On new iPad, “notify me” button does not function in Find My Friends
I want to use the new notify me feature in find my friends, so I can know when they arrive at XX or leave from YY.
I have two friends set up in Find my Friends.
I have upgraded to the new iOS 6. ...
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vote
1answer
240 views
Al Jazeera sports aplication geolocation problems for iPad
I have an app for Al Jazeera sports. I have a subscription with them on the app, and now I'm going to the USA to study and I need to watch the games on my iPad since I'll have no TV access when the ...
0
votes
1answer
366 views
Can I reset my privacy settings on OS X Mountain Lion like I can on iOS 6?
iOS allows me to reset my location settings, causing apps to have to ask me again if they can use my location information. iOS 6 allows me to reset all location and privacy settings globally as well:
...
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2answers
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Exactly what are the limitations of geofenced reminders?
One of the most exciting new features since iOS5 is the ability to setup reminders - and even better - the ability to setup geofenced reminders based on when you arrive or leave a location.
I have ...
2
votes
1answer
755 views
Fake/randomize/delete geolocation in Safari for certain Websites
I would like Safari on Mac OS X Lion to send correct geo informations to some websites but not to others. Instead sending correct location data I would like it to send either no location data, faked ...
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1answer
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NMEA GPS data from mobile hotspot -> Wifi-only iPad
I have a 4G mobile hotspot for when I travel on business. It makes NMEA GPS data available to connected clients.
I've been thinking about buying an iPad (first one for me). Can the wifi-only iPad ...
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1answer
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How do I get iOS Reminders to recognize my location/geofence better?
I really like the idea of location based reminders, and would love to use them more.
When I first tried them, they worked great. I had it setup to remind me to do something when I got home, and the ...
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3answers
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Does the iPad 2 location services work without WiFi?
I'm going on holiday and downloaded some offline maps app, I was just wondering if the location services (GPS?) work without any data i.e Wifi for 3G on the iPad 2?
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0answers
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Prey and using Find My Mac?
I currently have Find My Mac turned on, so I should be able to locate my computer if it is stolen. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Prey instead, or using Find My Mac?
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1answer
290 views
Does the iPod touch have a GPS?
Does the iPod touch have a GPS? If not how, does it know where it is and how dependable is it?
3
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1answer
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Concern with location sevices on previously owned iPad
I bought an iPad off of Craigslist, I wiped it clean and set it up as my own. Is there any way that the previous owner can view my location? Either with MobileMe or find my iPad?
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vote
1answer
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How long does a login to “Find my Friends” persist?
I understand the purpose of the login is to keep nefarious people who 'obtain' your phone from knowing the whereabouts to your friends. Does anybody know how long the iPhone keeps the session open ...
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1answer
544 views
Why do Location Services turn off on its own sometime?
I have an iPhone 3Gs and the latest iPod Touch. Neither have 3G data connectivity and are only connected to the Internet via WiFi.
When either device spends a while not being connected to WiFi (for ...
6
votes
2answers
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How would Find my iPod work on a locked iPod Touch?
In order for an iPod Touch (which has Find My iPod enabled) to let Apple's servers know where it is located (e.g. via Wi-Fi positioning), I believe it needs to transmit the location over Wi-Fi.
Let's ...
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vote
1answer
432 views
Why can't I turn on Location Services in OS X?
Each time I open System Preferences, I authenticate and turn on Enable Location Services. The check box appears to turn on, but if I close System Preferences and look, it's off again.
When this ...
2
votes
1answer
206 views
How can I prevent turning off the locations services on managed iPhones?
Is it possible to disallow iPhone/iPad users to turn off the location services on their iDevices?
E.g. by configuring profiles, software or system settings, etc.
I have a client that needs to track ...
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3answers
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How did iPhone 4 know to switch timezone in Airplane Mode?
I have both an iPhone 4 (from work) and an iPhone 3GS (personal). Today I took a cross country flight from BOS to LAX. Upon boarding the plane this morning, after having stayed up all night packing ...
1
vote
0answers
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A way for an iPhone to automaticly login to a captive portal (auto-submit a form based on location?)
The wifi connectivity at my office is behind a captive portal; before you can use it you need to select your classification and then login using your standard security credentials. Since we require ...
3
votes
1answer
241 views
Where does OSX 10.6 store user specific location data
For some reason, whenever websites try to identify my location, my MacBook Pro always gets confused and spits out a location that is not based on my current coordinates, but rather is my hometown, ...
3
votes
1answer
878 views
Google on my iOS devices is stuck in a different region than I live in
For some reason, my browser always defaults to New Zealand. I've reset my location in the Store and in the settings, but it always pulls up google.co.nz when doing a search and the default map centers ...
