Is Apple Tracking iPhone Users Through IMEI? 218
ariefwn writes ""As I sit here applying a new layer of Reynolds tin foil to my international hat of conspiracy, its been proven that Apple tracks iPhone usage and tracks IMEI numbers of all their iPhones worldwide. Hidden in the code of the 'Stocks' and 'Weather' widgets is a string that sends the IMEI of your phone to a specialized URL that Apple collects. I wonder if there will be any implications to owners of hacked iPhones..."
Just a few more minutes... (Score:5, Funny)
Don't let me down.
Well... (Score:5, Funny)
Wait...
iPod Touch (Score:5, Funny)
Jolyon
Re:Just a few more minutes... (Score:5, Funny)
This
isn't
really
that
big
of
a
deal.
I'm feeling better already, what about you?
That's not IMEI... (Score:2, Funny)
Like all others Apple iThings.
Re:iPod Touch (Score:3, Funny)
Re:iPod Touch (Score:3, Funny)
I'm not even sure this is a bad thing. It all depends on the stuff we don't know yet. To some, anything is a bad thing. But then again everyone is out to get them.
Re:Yes, and the problem is? (Score:5, Funny)
Tinfoil... (Score:2, Funny)
Get your facts straight... (Score:5, Funny)
Reynolds doesn't make tin foil. They make aluminum foil! There is a big difference between Tin and Aluminum!
Re:Well... (Score:2, Funny)
simple solution (Score:5, Funny)
Re:well (Score:3, Funny)
New? When did he stop?
Reynolds? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Just a few more minutes... (Score:5, Funny)
Well-played.
Re:Just a few more minutes... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Yes, and the problem is? (Score:3, Funny)