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Apple denies storing users' locations on iPhones
Posted: 04.27.2011 at 9:06 AM
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An Apple iPhone customer holds the AT&T, left, and Verizon Apple iPhones at an Apple store in Palo Alto, Calif.  / AP photo
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CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple says it does not store users' locations on iPhones and iPads.

In a statement Wednesday, Apple Inc. blames a misunderstanding of its technology.

Last week, privacy watchdogs demanded answers from Apple after security researchers said iPhones and iPads have been secretly collecting location data on users.

 

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.

 

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