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>That does nothing for IP based geo location though Of course, since ip "geolocation" is just ip data + location agregatted from ISPs. How can the OS maker "fi
by mariusmg 8y ago
>That does nothing for IP based geo location though
Of course, since ip "geolocation" is just ip data + location agregatted from ISPs. How can the OS maker "fight" this ?
- esc861 8y agoAndroid requires apps request location permissions in order to access Wi-Fi IP info.
- SalimoS 8y agoHe was talking about the server knowing your ip not your application requestion WiFi ip info
- gbear605 8y agoAren’t they able to get the ip just by connecting to any server?
- esc861 8y agoYes, although they won't get the whole Wi-Fi scan list, which means no fine grained triangulation, and also no BSSID, but it's definitely imperfect. It's also very frustrating if you are using the Wi-Fi APIs for legitimate purposes. Having to explain to a user why you need location permissions in order to set up a Wi-Fi peripheral isn't easy.
- izacus 8y agoThat doesn't matter at all if your request is being location stamped because it came from a Starbucks / your home WiFi IP.
- izacus 8y agoBy introducing VPN I guess (I think Google offers one on their Fi service) - I don't seen any other solution, especially since telcos sell your data as well. It's just worth noting that flipping a switch in your OS might not do much in terms of location tracking.
- scarface74 8y agoAnd then unless you are hosting your own VPN, you have no way of knowing whether your VPN provider is selling your data...