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According to the update at the end of the article, Uber says they only used this API to render maps in an early version of their Apple watch app and they haven'

According to the update at the end of the article, Uber says they only used this API to render maps in an early version of their Apple watch app and they haven't been using it at all for some time. They claim they are working with Apple to get this entitlement removed.

Tepix 9y ago
Uber also say they protect your privacy, even when they violate it instead.
- KGIII 9y ago
  I kind of want to know why Apple granted them permission to do this. It seems like a horrible idea, regardless of the app vendor. What the hell were they thinking?
  - Matt3o12_ 9y ago
    They needed to boost the Apple Watch adoption when it was released. To do that, they wanted many apps on there, including popular ones like Uber (and Uber is actually a good use case). Unfortunately, WatchOS couldn’t render maps back then. The marketing department was probably at their ass to get it working, so the engineering team had to come up with something so Uber would be on the Apple Watch: they allowed them to use private APIs. A very bad move but I can understand the motive
    - KGIII 9y ago
      Hmm... I suppose that does explain the motive, though I'm not sure about the logic. On the other hand, I have the luxury of Monday quarterbacking and the knowledge of what has gone on between now and then. I am curious as to who else might have gotten that entitlement and we just don't know it yet. Apple, being more privacy aware (or at least PR aware), probably has not handed it out to bunches of people and governments. Probably...
      - willstrafach 9y ago
        Only Uber got it.
        KGIII 9y ago
        Are you certain of this? If so, how?
        willstrafach 9y ago
        I investigated the situation and checked to ensure there were not other apps using this (As to not unfairly single Uber out).
    - jen729w 9y ago
      I think this is how the Find My Friends app on the phone draws its map to this day. /s
nakedrobot2 9y ago
Uber promises you that they're being real nice. That is really comforting to know that they are claiming to be acting morally here...
HenryBemis 9y ago
1. Yes and I believe them (not). They will. Now. That they got busted. Red handed. Again. 2. They can't catch a break!! (but they try really hard to be on the news with news of sexual harassment, actively identifying and avoiding authorities, trying to cover up rapes, spying on drivers and clients)(that's a good rap sheet)
- IshKebab 9y ago
  I believe them. Uber may be a shitty company but that seems like a very likely reason.
- macspoofing 9y ago
  It seems legitimate. You also seem to irattionally hate Uber.
  - jon-wood 9y ago
    It does seem legitimate, but I'm not sure the hatred of Uber is really irrational - they've got a terrible record for shady behaviour, which is going to influence people's opinion of them when something like this comes up.
  - okonomiyaki3000 9y ago
    His hate isn't necessarily irrational.

Tepix 9y ago

Uber also say they protect your privacy, even when they violate it instead.

KGIII 9y ago
I kind of want to know why Apple granted them permission to do this. It seems like a horrible idea, regardless of the app vendor. What the hell were they thinking?
- Matt3o12_ 9y ago
  They needed to boost the Apple Watch adoption when it was released. To do that, they wanted many apps on there, including popular ones like Uber (and Uber is actually a good use case). Unfortunately, WatchOS couldn’t render maps back then. The marketing department was probably at their ass to get it working, so the engineering team had to come up with something so Uber would be on the Apple Watch: they allowed them to use private APIs. A very bad move but I can understand the motive
  - KGIII 9y ago
    Hmm... I suppose that does explain the motive, though I'm not sure about the logic. On the other hand, I have the luxury of Monday quarterbacking and the knowledge of what has gone on between now and then. I am curious as to who else might have gotten that entitlement and we just don't know it yet. Apple, being more privacy aware (or at least PR aware), probably has not handed it out to bunches of people and governments. Probably...
    - willstrafach 9y ago
      Only Uber got it.
      - KGIII 9y ago
        Are you certain of this? If so, how?
        willstrafach 9y ago
        I investigated the situation and checked to ensure there were not other apps using this (As to not unfairly single Uber out).
  - jen729w 9y ago
    I think this is how the Find My Friends app on the phone draws its map to this day. /s

nakedrobot2 9y ago

Uber promises you that they're being real nice. That is really comforting to know that they are claiming to be acting morally here...

HenryBemis 9y ago

1. Yes and I believe them (not). They will. Now. That they got busted. Red handed. Again. 2. They can't catch a break!! (but they try really hard to be on the news with news of sexual harassment, actively identifying and avoiding authorities, trying to cover up rapes, spying on drivers and clients)(that's a good rap sheet)

IshKebab 9y ago
I believe them. Uber may be a shitty company but that seems like a very likely reason.
macspoofing 9y ago
It seems legitimate. You also seem to irattionally hate Uber.
- jon-wood 9y ago
  It does seem legitimate, but I'm not sure the hatred of Uber is really irrational - they've got a terrible record for shady behaviour, which is going to influence people's opinion of them when something like this comes up.
- okonomiyaki3000 9y ago
  His hate isn't necessarily irrational.