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this one? https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/Filesystem:/usr/libexec/countryd https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/Filesystem:/usr/libexec/countr... > countryd determines
by kmlx 2y ago
this one?
https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/Filesystem:/usr/libexec/countryd https://theapplewiki.com/wiki/Filesystem:/usr/libexec/countr...
> countryd determines the user's physical country based on multiple characteristics. It is used by the eligibility system to ensure it is difficult to spoof the user's true physical location. It was introduced in iOS 16.2 and macOS 13.0.
- andy_ppp 2y agoCreepy that they feel the need to know exactly where you are IMO...
- kmlx 2y agoi'm guessing it's an indirect requirement from governments (e.g. "on our territory it's illegal to use the internet/device for X").
- xp84 2y agoMeh, if they were really doing favors for governments they'd do something to nerf VPN software for places like China. I'm pretty sure this was created to serve Apple's intere$t$ first and foremost