The Secret iPhone Location Feature Tech Experts Say You Should Turn Off To Protect Yourself And Your Loved Ones: ‘Be Careful With This!’

You may already be well aware of how the Location Services setting on your iPhone can have an impact on your privacy and security. When Locations is allowed to run constantly for all of the apps that ask permission to access it, you put your data at greater risk of being shared by third-party advertisers who would love to profit from it. This data is used to better target you with advertisements that might appeal based on your locations (which contain information about your likes and dislikes, as well as your needs).

But, according to one tech expert, there’s a secret iPhone location setting you may even be aware of that can compromise your security. Here’s what you need to know about this setting and how to turn it off.