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Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« on: June 10, 2011, 12:21:15 PM »
Asshats.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-06-09-apple-DUI-checkpoints-app_n.htm

Go, Google! (I can't believe I just said that... ;/)

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The senators applauded Apple's move to restrict future apps with the checkpoint functionality but said the company also should remove current ones.  "I strongly encourage Apple to take the next responsible step of removing all applications that allow unsafe drivers to evade police checkpoints," Reid said.

Looks like Harry Reid approves of Big-Brother moves to sniff around on people's phones via manufacturer back doors and remove software.  At least, that's what it sounds like.
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Re: Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2011, 12:43:35 PM »
Happily I own an Android.
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Re: Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2011, 12:48:59 PM »
Go Android!

One more reason for me to dislike Apple.  But then, they never truly wanted my business, because I've always liked to mess with MY stuff.
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Re: Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2011, 06:05:50 PM »
Quote from: MicroBalrog on June 10, 2011, 12:43:35 PM
Happily I own an Android.

...and I own a Blackberry....
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Re: Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2011, 06:10:22 PM »
Quote from: seeker_two on June 11, 2011, 06:05:50 PM
...and I own a Blackberry....

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Canada-based Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry smartphones, pulled the apps immediately.
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Re: Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2011, 09:36:28 PM »
Go 'droid!

I have rooted mine.  Not difficult to do and I don't need google's permission to install stuff.

When the warranty is up, I will play with other kernels & get even more sporty.  Many folks do it in warranty, but I still have not wrung all the functionality out of the existing kernel & apps (save cisci vpn).
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Re: Apple, from Congressional pressure, bans police checkpoint apps
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2011, 10:13:31 PM »
Quote from: MicroBalrog on June 11, 2011, 06:10:22 PM

Quote from: seeker_two on June 11, 2011, 06:05:50 PM
...and I own a Blackberry....

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Canada-based Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry smartphones, pulled the apps immediately.


Crap.....  :facepalm:
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