Location

SilentMaps makes iOS’ Maps-centric voice navigation more music-friendly

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 12, 2019

Apple’s Maps app comes in handy for me more times than I can count when I need help getting to my destination, but for what it’s worth, the app’s voice navigation tends to become a nuisance when I’m trying to listen to music at the same time.

SilentMaps is a newly-released and free jailbreak tweak by iOS developer LonestarX that aims to resolve this problem by replacing the native Maps app’s voice-centric navigation with subtle sound effects that let you know when a critical turn on your route is near.

Relocate lets you spoof your iPhone’s location with ease

Anthony Bouchard ∙ May 12, 2019

Location spoofing is perhaps one of the most highly sought-after reasons to jailbreak an iPhone, especially since it can’t be done on a non-jailbroken handset. Sadly, the list of available location-spoofing tweaks that actually work how they should appears to be particularly short.

If you’re in the market for a no-BS location spoofing solution for iOS, then you just might come to appreciate a newly-released jailbreak tweak called Relocate by iOS developer Nepeta. As you might come to expect, this tweak allows its users to say they’re somewhere that they really aren’t.

Google can now automatically delete your Location History and Web & App Activity data

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 1, 2019

Better late than never—you now have a new option in your Google Account settings which lets you tell the servers to delete a history of your visited locations, web history and app activity.

Proximitus will notify you when you leave a Bluetooth device behind

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 26, 2019

If you’re like me, then you’ve got a lot of Bluetooth devices connected to your iPhone at any given time including some of the most pertinent, like the Apple Watch and AirPods. But if you aren’t thinking straight, it can be easy to leave your Apple Watch on the nightstand charger or to leave your AirPods on your desk when leaving your house with your iPhone.

iOS developer LaughingQuoll knows the struggle, and that’s why he’s working on the release of a brand-new jailbreak tweak called Proximitus.

Apple is testing a unified Find My Friends and Find My iPhone app, working on Tile-like tags

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 17, 2019

Apple is reportedly developing Tile-like tags for personal item tracking, as well as working on merging functionalities provided by the standalone Find My Friends and Find My iPhone apps into a brand-new piece of software for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com.

How to stop HomePod from accessing your location

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated January 20, 2026

Whether you’re concerned about privacy or don’t use features that need your location, this tutorial shows you how to disable location services for your HomePod using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Apple Maps transit directions and indoor maps expand to new areas

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 6, 2019

Apple's expanded availability of transit directions on its mapping service in many US states and international markets while bringing indoor maps to additional shopping malls and airports.

Apple Maps launches transit directions in Denmark, Sweden, Norway & Finland

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 23, 2019

Apple has expanded availability of transit directions in its Maps app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch to four European markets: Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Apple Maps: new Flyover locations & indoor maps, turn-by-turn directions in India

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 10, 2019

Apple's mapping service on iOS and macOS has rolled out several of its most important offerings to new markets, including turn-by-turn directions in India and speed limits in Canada, as well new locations for Flyover views and indoor maps.

Your location data may have landed in the hands of bounty hunters and the black market

Christian Zibreg ∙ January 8, 2019

A disturbing report published Tuesday on Motherboard revealed that the location data US carriers collected from users and sold to legitimate companies might easily land in the hands of bounty hunters and the black market where it could be used for nefarious purposes.

Los Angeles sues the Weather Channel app over alleged misuse of location data

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated March 19, 2019

The Weather Company, owned by IBM, is getting sued by the city of Los Angeles over alleged misuse of location data that its popular Weather Channel mobile app was collecting from customers, saying the questionable practice violates California's Unfair Competition Law.

Apple’s reportedly shelved plans that would’ve significantly curtailed location collection

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 10, 2018

Apple's allegedly abandoned plans to make changes to its iOS mobile operating system that sources say would've helped reduce the amount of location data collected by your iPhone.