A new study reveals that thousands of Android apps covertly collect location data using Bluetooth and WiFi beacons, allowing continuous tracking and profiling of users without explicit consent.

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      3 days ago

      The Precise Location Permission description, specifically states that’s what they’re doing.

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      3 days ago

      That’s the main reason why both mobile platforms always trying to keep WiFi and BT on…

      Good thing the normir got nothing to hide so it is not harming anyone