India might require always-on GPS tracking for smartphones
The Indian government is reviewing a proposal that would require constant satellite-based location tracking (A-GPS) to be enabled on all smartphones.
The idea is to help law enforcement track people more accurately than with current tech, but it would mean your phone's exact location could be accessed at any time during investigations.
Not surprisingly, this has sparked concerns from big tech names like Apple, Google, and Samsung over user privacy.
Tech companies push back over privacy worries
Apple and Google, through the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), have called out the proposal as a potential privacy risk, saying it's unlike anything seen elsewhere in the world.
They're also urging that users should still get notified whenever their location is being tracked.
Talks delayed as debate heats up
A planned meeting between the government and smartphone makers to discuss this proposal has been postponed for now.