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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: check in
Date: 3 May 2024 01:26:03 GMT
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On 2024-05-02, Andrew <andrew@spam.net> wrote:
> Chris wrote on Thu, 2 May 2024 16:01:43 -0000 (UTC) :
>> badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Has anyone used this Check In feature?  I just found out about it.
>>> 
>>> https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/let-your-loved-ones-know-you-arrived-safely-with-ios-17-check-ins/
>> 
>> No. Wasn't aware of it. Probably would have used it when the kids
>> were younger. Not sure I'd have much for it now, however, good to
>> know about it.
>
> I appreciate badgolferman let us all know about this check-in feature.
> It seems to be a standard geofence automated action (based on
> location).
>
> I was thinking of setting it up for a very old relative, but it has
> one problem which is that the person being watched has to initiate the
> action.

TIL privacy is a drawback.

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