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The location tracking scandal: Do you feel anxious about your privacy?

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By Alex I.

Published: May 05, 2011, 6:36 AM

There's no doubt that the location tracking scandal rocked the smartphone community. The very fact lawsuits against both Google and Apple were filed speaks for itself, not to mention that Steve Jobs felt compelled to hit back at the accusations - after which Apple released an official Q&A on the issue.

This scandal has resonated far beyond the pages of the tech blogs, so it's time to ask you - most of you devoted smartphone users - what are your feelings on the location tracking scandal:

The location tracking scandal: Do you feel anxious about your privacy?

Hell yeah. Neither Google, nor Apple (nor any other company for that matter) should track me without my knowledge and consent. That's privacy invasion.

46.75%

Nope, 'cause, let's face it - we have known it all along, no? And this issue was blown out of proportion anyway...

36.88%

That's certainly alarming, but I've got nothing to hide really.

16.36%

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Alex I. is a former technology news writer at PhoneArena. His content contribution took place between 2010-2011, and touched on various devices from the mobile tech industry, such as the iPhone 4s, HTC Sensation and LG Optimus Black.