Location Tracking news and trends

Google Begins Rollout of New Version of ‘Find My Device’
Google // April 08, 2024

Google has launched a new version of its Find My Device experience on devices running Android 9+ in the United States and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Alexa Team Might Be Able To Find A User’s Home Address
Alexa // April 25, 2019

A new report has revealed that an Amazon team auditing Alexa commands might be able to find a customer’s home address in a matter of minutes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Apple Removes Safari Location Tracking, Disrupting AR/VR
Apple // February 06, 2019

An update in Apple’s Safari browser might disrupt augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences. A document published to Apple’s developer site revealed that the next update to Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 12.2, will include a new privacy setting called “Motion and Orientation Access” for...

Google Could Be In Hot Water Again Over Location Tracking
Security & Fraud // August 21, 2018

Google could be hit with a class-action lawsuit and calls for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate its location tracking initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Facing Mobile Phone Privacy Class Action Lawsuit

January 08, 2025
Tech giant Google is scheduled to be back in court Aug. 18, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 8) Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Google Begins Rollout of New Version of ‘Find My Device’

April 08, 2024
Google has launched a new version of its Find My Device experience on devices running Android 9+ in the United States and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Alexa Team Might Be Able To Find A User’s Home Address

April 25, 2019
A new report has revealed that an Amazon team auditing Alexa commands might be able to find a customer’s home address in a matter of minutes. Get the Full Story...

Apple Removes Safari Location Tracking, Disrupting AR/VR

February 06, 2019
An update in Apple’s Safari browser might disrupt augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences. A document published to Apple’s developer site revealed that the next update to Apple’s mobile operating...