Background Location Finds A Loop(t)hole On The iPhone

A location-based social network is not going to truly take off on the iPhone until it can run in the background. You know it, I know it, and even Loopt, which makes such an app, knows it. That's why they've done something about it. Beginning today, Loopt is rolling out a trial for background location on the iPhone. Yes, you read that right. If

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