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Control location access by system services on iOS 5

iOS 5 includes some new options that allow users to control which system services can access their location information.

Jason Cipriani
Jason Cipriani
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Whether you believe that or not, Apple has stepped up its effort to help ease consumer fear concerning location information. In iOS 5, users can now decide whether or not to allow system service access to their location.

To access the new settings go to Settings->Location Services->System Services. Here you can turn each service on or off, based on your preference.

Watch the video for a full rundown of the new location settings.