Apple Maps may use anonymous location data to share how busy a store isApple would only receive anonymous and encrypted data.
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Apple Maps may soon tell you how busy a location is and if it is open using location data.
The feature would use anonymous and encrypted data from iPhone users that protected their privacy.
Apple Maps may soon offer a handy feature that Google Maps users have been enjoying for years.
As spotted by a user on Reddit, the latest iOS 14.5 beta includes new language in the Location Services section of the Settings app that points to the new feature. As explained in the copy, Apple refers to a new feature that, using anonymous location data from iPhone users, could inform Apple Maps users if a location is open and busy.
Of course, the data sent to Apple will be anonymous and encrypted, so the company won't know who is at the location.
Routing and Traffic: While you are in transit (for example, walking or driving), your iPhone will periodically send GPS data, travel speed, and barometric pressure informa...
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Apple Maps may use anonymous location data to share how busy a store is
