Apple pays $946 to Korean iPhone user over location data as class-action suit looms

After Apple made its first payment related to a controversy over location data stored on the iPhone to a Korean lawyer last month, the company now faces the threat of a class-action lawsuit over the issue.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 26

Hackers release new browser-based iOS 'jailbreak' based on PDF exploit

Hackers have once again released a "jailbreak" for iOS devices that can be completed through the Mobile Safari Web browser, taking advantage of an exploit found in the operating system's PDF reader.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 73

Updated Apple Store iPhone app allows build to order Mac purchases

Apple on Monday updated its "Apple Store" application for the iPhone, offering the ability to order a custom Mac, and also more quickly receive help when at a retail store.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 19

European Union may place tougher privacy restrictions on Apple

A new statement from the European Union could lead to greater restrictions on the handling of location data on mobile devices for companies like Apple and Google.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 18

FCC, FTC invite Apple to location services forum

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday they had invited Apple and Google to a June 28 "public education forum" on the benefits and risks of location-based services.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 22

Apple called to second Senate hearing on privacy

Representatives from Apple and Google have been called to testify at a second U.S. Senate hearing on mobile consumer privacy later this week, this time with the Consumer Protection, Safety and Insurance Subcommittee.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 32

Apple releases iOS 4.3.3 with fixes for location database controversy

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.3.3 for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, addressing issues related to location data stored in a database file on devices running iOS 4.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 35

Apple to address iPhone location concerns with quick release of iOS 4.3.3

Apple promised last week to release a software update to address a location tracking bug in its iOS mobile operating system, and a pre-release build of iOS 4.3.3 indicates the company is acting quickly to release the update.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 30

Steve Jobs speaks out on iOS location issue: Apple isn't tracking anyone

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs gave a rare interview this week as his company combats a firestorm of publicity regarding a location database file stored by the iOS operating system, and he reaffirmed that Apple has not been tracking anyone.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 74

Apple issues statement on iOS location controversy, says fix is coming

Apple on Wednesday responded to growing concern over a bug in the iOS mobile operating system that powers the iPhone and iPad, informing customers that it is not tracking them and revealing that it will address the issue with a forthcoming software update.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 237

Apple, Google called to U.S. Senate hearing on mobile privacy

As the controversy over persistent location tracking in the iPhone and Google Android devices continues to surge, representatives from Apple and Google have been summoned to a Senate judiciary hearing on mobile technology privacy in May.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 76

Apple already hit with lawsuit over iOS location tracking file

As the iOS 4 location tracking file on the iPhone continues to make headlines, two customers have already sued Apple and accused the company of invasion of privacy and computer fraud.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 90

iOS location data prompts investigations of Apple in South Korea, Europe

A file with a comprehensive list of visited locations saved locally on users' iPhones has prompted investigations of Apple from numerous governments, including France, Germany, Italy and South Korea.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 101

Government officials voice concern to Apple over location tracking

U.S. Senator Al Franken and Congressman Ed Markey have sent letters to Apple CEO Steve Jobs expressing concern over recent reports that Apple's iOS 4 maintains a database with detailed location information, while several European officials are planning investigations into the practice.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 50

iOS location tracking file likely a bug, Apple could address issue with next udpate

A file that stores a detailed history of the approximate location an iPhone or 3G-equipped iPad has been is a result of a bug in the iOS operating system, and could be addressed by Apple in the next iOS update, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 83

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