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pietro91 Author

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How is it possible that the Maps App can determine my position even if I use a VPN?

I have enabled geo-localization on my Macbook Pro early 2011 and I am currently using a VPN service. How is it possible that my Macbook can determine my exact position? If I use other websites or Google Maps they show my VPN's IP position and not the real one. Can someone explain how Apple's geo-localization feature works?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 9, 2019 9:16 AM

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John Galt

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Posted on Mar 9, 2019 12:22 PM

Read About Location Services in OS X and Safari.

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How is it possible that the Maps App can determine my position even if I use a VPN?

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