One of the features found in the latest iOS 7 beta would be a tracking feature. For those unfamiliar the feature is called “Frequent Locations” and it basically allows Apple to collect data on where you’ve been for the purpose of learning about you in order to provide more useful, location-based information.
Given that Apple got a fair amount of flack over the collecting of location data, it’s safe to say that this feature was met with a lot of opposition, with some expressing their concern on how dangerous this location data can be if it made its way into the wrong hands, or how it might seem like an invasion of privacy.
Well Apple has since confirmed that the feature does exist, but the good news is similar to the location feature on your iPhone, you will have the option of toggling the feature on and off, meaning that if you don’t think Frequent Locations will be a feature you’d use often, if at all, you’re free to disable it and keep your privacy intact.
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