You know that little GPS icon that pops up when an app is using your location? Thats the polite part. The tip of the iceberg. The warm handshake before your phone whispers your every movement to Big Tech behind your back.Your phone has more than one way to know where you are. Cell towers, Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth beacons and even background pings track you. If you have an old smartphone, you can enter to win a new iPhone 16 Pro at www.komando.com/win.Im not here to scare you or tinfoil-hat this.Im here to help you take back control. I tested these steps myself, but your phones menus might look a little different depending on the make and model. Poke around your settings and youll find it.YOUR PHONE PREDICTS AN EARTHQUAKEApple keeps a "Significant Locations" log buried deep in your settings. Its meant to make your Maps smarter and improve recommendations, but its also a detailed history of where youve been.Heres how to find and clear it:While youre there, review your Location Services list and set apps to While Using or Never. Most dont need 24/7 access.FORGET SEO: HOW TO GET FOUND BY AI TOOLS IN 2025Androids version is called "Timeline," and its tied to your Google account, not just your device. Even if you switch phones, the log follows you unless you turn it off.To see it:Next, check app permissions:FOLDABLE PHONES ARE IMPRESSIVE TECHNOLOGICAL MARVELS BUT COME WITH SERIOUS COMPROMISESEven with these off, your carrier still knows where you are when your phone is connected to the network. If you really need to go off-grid, youll need to power down or use airplane mode.Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.Copyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.