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Apple has patented software that will automatically log the visits of iPhone users to restaurants, stores and business and then use the number of visits by Jesus-mobe owners as an indication of how good/popular/worthy-of-a-high-search-ranking that business is. We've known Apple logged our location before, but this is the first …

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  1. Jonjonz
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    You've Been Sold

    Crapple's whole point is not what they say, but mainly to sell this info to the highest bidder. Nobody told you Big Brother would be wearing a turtleneck and stonewash jeans.

    We have gone from presumed innocent to presumed guilty in just a few years.

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    1. Anonymous Coward
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      re: You've Been Sold

      Out of curiosity, what are you basing that assertion on?

      The iPhone had been extremely profitable to Apple – for the last quarter, two-thirds of the mobile phone (not smart phones, but all mobile phones) industry’s profits went to Apple (see http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389518,00.asp) and no selling off customer data was involved.

      Given the relatively small user base of iPhone users, what would Apple gain by suddenly doing a volte face and selling customer data off? Is it possible that such a decision could anger existing customers and put off existing ones? So, fanboyism aside, why do you think Apple would do it?

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  2. DJ

    How does it know...

    ...when you've (not me - I won't own one) entered a restaurant?

    Otherwise, it's just a personal tracking device.

    Enjoy!

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  3. Rattus Rattus

    Sounds quite useful

    Can I get an app for my Android phone that'll check this iRating? That way I know which businesses to avoid so as not to deal with smug tossers.

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  4. Anonymous Coward
    Go

    What I'd like to see from this service.....

    Is the local penile implant clinic, massage parlor, or porn theater showing up at the top of the favorite businesses list :)

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  5. briesmith

    DO NOT BUY ANY APPLE PRODUCT

    Simple really.

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