An update supplied by Apple has now stopped tracking your movements.
The problem started when a hidden file was found on devices by security researchers which basically contained a record of your movements and would then generate a map from it when used with the particular software.
On a statement by Apple, they denied that they used the information in any way to track users but they did blame it on the software by saying it must have contained a bug.
However, you will be glad to know what Apple will no longer keep track of your movements with the latest version of the iOS software, 4.3.3. The update reduces the amount of data that is saved on your phone and when you turn off your location services it will also delete the cache for you. Note that your location data is no longer backed up on your computer after installing the update. The new update also decreases the amount of data stored from a year of location data to a week.
As stated above you will still have some data stored on your device which is fine but its not encrypted, that isn’t good. This means anyone who gets hold of your phone can track where you’ve been in the previous week. Good news is that Apple has promised us an update which will be released in the near future, no specific date at the moment but watch this space for more details.
The new OS is available now through iTunes. All you have to do is plug in your iPhone 3GS or 4, iPad, iPad 2, third or fourth-generation iPod touch and download it.
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