Someone found some code that referenced geo-blocking features. So if you are physically in Europe, then it should work and when you are outside of Europe then it wouldn’t.
I’m not sure if they plan to use the os with way, but maybe they will.
Maybe turning on a vpn will do the trick.
I’m guessing that they will lock it to Europe for some time, but in the next iOS update roll it out world wide as they see the writing on the wall.
But Apple always seems to find a way to disappoint.
Serious answer… the GPS (and location tracking in general) on an iPhone is disabled by default and you’re asked to opt-in when you set up a new device. You don’t have to enable location features and you can change your mind later — on a case by case basis as well. So you an have GPS in maps and weather reports, but not allow the general system services to access your location.
I’m really interested to see how they’re going to region lock this. Will it be where the device was sold? Does that comply with EU regulations? Will it be geographical location? If I move to the US, will it lock the side loaded apps? If I grab a VPN can I side load things?
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the country where the SIM originates. A prepaid eSIM from an EU carrier (as secondary sim) is pretty cheap though and might work if this is what they do.
As someone who switched from android to ios two years ago, I’m still frustrated with just how much of a shit the user experience it is. Going back to lineageos as soon as I’m able and throwing this piece of shit iphone in the trash.
Are you sure about tracking? Because I can only compare to my pixel and my Motorola but I only need to go to three places to turn off things while Iphone I have to go to 5.
I could install other keyboard but it is already built in. I just want a toggle to enable it. But just for curiosity sake do you feel it goes, quite quickly to type a sentence with,?
Might have to start importing all my tech from the EU at this rate.
Someone found some code that referenced geo-blocking features. So if you are physically in Europe, then it should work and when you are outside of Europe then it wouldn’t.
I’m not sure if they plan to use the os with way, but maybe they will.
Maybe turning on a vpn will do the trick.
I’m guessing that they will lock it to Europe for some time, but in the next iOS update roll it out world wide as they see the writing on the wall.
But Apple always seems to find a way to disappoint.
Faraday cage and GPS simulator? A hackrf and some tinfoil can probably do it for a few hundred bucks
How are you getting an Internet connection in which to download, if you’re in a Faraday cage?
Wifi inside the cage?
Serious answer… the GPS (and location tracking in general) on an iPhone is disabled by default and you’re asked to opt-in when you set up a new device. You don’t have to enable location features and you can change your mind later — on a case by case basis as well. So you an have GPS in maps and weather reports, but not allow the general system services to access your location.
I’m sure Apple will heavily region-lock this.
I’m really interested to see how they’re going to region lock this. Will it be where the device was sold? Does that comply with EU regulations? Will it be geographical location? If I move to the US, will it lock the side loaded apps? If I grab a VPN can I side load things?
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the country where the SIM originates. A prepaid eSIM from an EU carrier (as secondary sim) is pretty cheap though and might work if this is what they do.
Interesting thought! This wouldn’t work for iPads and iPhones with no sim (but use WiFi) though
Yeah I’m curious too. There doesn’t seem like there is a good way.
Be sure not to import any malware.
“Protecc me daddy Apple, I don’t know what I’m doing! Lock me up real good!”
You mean, beside crapple itself? 😁
You mean, besides crapdroid itself? 🤪
As someone who switched from android to ios two years ago, I’m still frustrated with just how much of a shit the user experience it is. Going back to lineageos as soon as I’m able and throwing this piece of shit iphone in the trash.
What don’t you like
Keyboard lack symbol button on first page. Instead I have to switch to next page. For a ? mark.
App launcher. Can I select what apps go where? No if they decided that this app goes in that category tough luck.
Apple translate, the texts needs to fit on the sign! You can’t zoom or anything unless you take a picture.
No Bluetooth transfer.
Lack of foss apps.
So many places you need to turn off if you don’t want your phone give you suggestions or track you.
Keyboard, I can see how that would be annoying if you wanted it. You can install other keyboards.
The launcher is stupid, I agree.
Transfer is done via AirDrop
Tracking: Each manufacturers flavor of Android will have the same thing. (Unless you don’t use the OS that came with the device)
Airdrop don’t work with non IOS.
Are you sure about tracking? Because I can only compare to my pixel and my Motorola but I only need to go to three places to turn off things while Iphone I have to go to 5.
I could install other keyboard but it is already built in. I just want a toggle to enable it. But just for curiosity sake do you feel it goes, quite quickly to type a sentence with,?
No need to fight, they’re both trash.
You mean best apple design hardware backdoor. Lol
I’m sure android has something simular to be honest