How to disable precise location tracking on iPhone or Android

August 31, 2022

These days smartphones come with all sorts of privacy controls, but one that’s appearing all over TikTok and Instagram is the “precise location” setting. It’s actually nothing new, but apps can see your precise location unless you disable that option in settings. Our top story covers what you need to know and how to disable it on your iPhone or Android.

Other Highlights:

• Logitech’s new cloud gaming handheld leaked, and it runs on Android.
• The most popular Google Translate desktop app is malware.
• Is an all-new iPhone SE design on the way?
• …and more!

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Smartphones knowing our exact location isn’t new; chances are you’ve already downloaded an app that wants your location data. And while that’s fine, many apps don’t need to know your location but have it anyways. Here’s how you can stop apps like Instagram from tracking your precise location on your iPhone or Android. Read More »

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In early August, Logitech and Tencent confirmed the two partnered up to build a new cloud-gaming device, the Logitech G Gaming Handheld, to take on the Switch and Steam Deck later this year. Now, we’re getting our first images of it thanks to a huge leak. Read More »

A Turkish-based malware campaign, called Nitrokod, has infected thousands of machines with cryptomining malware. And oddly enough, Nitrokod spreads this malware through unofficial desktop versions of popular web apps, such as Google Translate. Read More »

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