Apple Explores Auto-Adjusting Security and Other Settings Based on Device Location

apple has applied a patent describes method of adjusting security , other settings mobile devices based on location of device (via appleinsider). location data gathered system includes contextual information helps identify phone's position familiar or unfamiliar place.

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the system described in patent titled "location-sensitive security levels , setting profiles based on detected location" uses @ least 2 pieces of data such saved wi-fi network or identifiable cellular tower determine location of device. once identified, software can change security options match environment, enabling touch id , disabling simple passcode entry when user away home, example.

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the security level and/or other device behavior, configurations, or settings on mobile device can modified based on location of mobile device. location of mobile device can determined analyzing location aspects present @ location, parameters or attributes of location can assist in identifying particular location may used location aspects. in setup process, mobile device identifies available aspects @ location , can use available aspects determine location context associated location. in use example, device identifies available aspects @ location , determines whether available aspects match defined location context. if available aspects match defined location context, device behavior, configurations, or settings on mobile device can modified.

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besides security settings, system may adjust user interface, automatically modifying home screen apps based on location. example, method display mail , other productivity apps @ work , entertainment apps , games @ home.

location-based security patent application filed in december 2012 , published july 3, 2014. if implemented, provide ios device owners level of protection beyond apple' offers touch id fingerprint scanner. touch id was introduced last year iphone 5s , is expected expand ipad later year. apple opened an api touch id in ios 8 allow developers use fingerprint scanner user authentication.

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