Text: A collection of daily anecdotes
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Recently, whether Apple's mobile phone comes with monitoring has become a hot topic. Have you noticed that every time you mention "discovering oil" in the comment area, the positioning of Apple's mobile phone is magically turned on? This makes many people think, is this a hidden feature of Apple?
Some netizens noticed that whenever they typed "found oil" on their Apple phone, the phone's location function would be automatically activated. This reminds many people of the old saying that "where there is oil, there is the US military." Could it be that Apple is really spying on us and then providing data to the government?
Is this really Apple's secret feature? In fact, it's more of a coincidence. Today, with the rapid development of technology, the positioning function of mobile phones has become very popular. Whether it's GPS or Wi-Fi, positioning accuracy is constantly improving.
On the topic of the US military and oil, history proves the close connection between the two. U.S. military operations are often inextricably linked to the protection of oil resources.
When it comes to the US dollar, as the world's main reserve currency, it is just as closely linked to oil. Since the 1970s, the dollar's trade with oil has all but locked in the dollar's global supremacy. An important agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia ensures that oil sales must be paid for in dollars, which is crucial because it has been a pillar that has underpinned the dollar's position.
Although the meme "discovering oil" looks interesting. But it has also raised concerns about privacy, and Apple has long billed itself as a leader in privacy protection. But in 2021, an Israeli company successfully hacked into a number of smartphones, including Apple's devices, through its spyware "Pegasus". The incident shocked the world and led to a re-examination of technology products that were considered very safe.
For those who think that the mobile phone may be doing small actions behind the scenes, you might as well think about it from a different angle. Do you think that a mobile phone with a positioning system can really grasp your lifeline? To tell the truth, how can this technology be so good, and don't think of yourself too important. In these days, even refrigerators can be connected to the Internet, don't you say strange?
If this matter is really that serious, it will not be solved by us chatting here with a hammer and a mallet. These sound quite lofty, but most of us use them to find a hotel, look at the route, really to say, quite intimate.
Besides, Apple has always advertised privacy protection, and if it was really like what those conspiracy theorists say, it would have been pulled out for public display. Is Apple willing to put in the credibility it has built up over the years for such a trivial matter? Obviously not a good deal.
Let's go back to reality and talk about what exactly these technologies have brought to our lives. With smartphones, you and I can check information and solve problems anytime and anywhere, and that's the key. As for those so-called "monitoring functions", they are really of little use in the daily lives of ordinary people. Unless you're hanging out at an important military base every day, it's useless for you and me.
Technological progress is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it does make our daily lives easier, and on the other hand, it also makes us more and more concerned about privacy protection. It's all about how we use and control technology. Because technology is not good or bad, it's all about how people use it.
The next time someone says "if you find oil, you will be located". You can easily smile and go about your life. As for Apple's location services, it is really the most basic function in mobile phones, and all kinds of apps are used. Most of the time, these statements are just jokes of netizens, and they really have nothing to do with monitoring or anything.
We don't need to read too much into this, but a focus on privacy is always necessary. Doesn't that give you any new ideas? Don't you think, should we focus more on how technology can improve our quality of life, rather than dwelling on the possible side effects? After all, technology is meant to serve humanity.
So that's all for us. Let's not be swayed by these rumors, there is still so much beauty in life that we need to discover and enjoy, and there is really no need to waste time on these inconsequential doubts. Look ahead, take it in stride, that's the key.