You are welcome to not want one, but keep in mind that this is not unique to the iPhone.
ALL 3G/ 4G devices CAN *REVEAL* their location, but please understand that ALL celphones and smart phones on digital networks ARE located by the networks to pretty discrete distances. The networks have some pretty smart stuff to be able to connect you, move with you, bill you, etc. Intrinsic to this cel network capability set is the ability to identify WHERE you are.
You may not realize it, but the same is true for your IP address of the computer you are reading this post on.
The information is not the issue — it’s the abuse of it.
>>>>The information is not the issue — it’s the abuse of it.
Exactly. A hammer, in the hands of a skilled tradesman, can build fine furniture, homes, etc. or in the hands of an artisan can make art - but in the hands of someone with ill will, a hammer can bash in your neighbor’s skull. It’s not the tool - it’s how you use it.
this is more than just the signal locator.
This is about intentionally created a SECRET data file which is unique to the activities of a single user.