A rogue iOS application can gain access to limited geo-location information by obtaining image permissions and extracting GPS coordinates from locally-stored photos. Fastlane Tools (now part of Google ...

Whenever you capture an image from a camera or a mobile phone, image metadata is automatically generated and stored along with the image file. The image metadata can be read, and some fields can be ...

Most photos—whether clicked by you or downloaded online—typically have metadata embedded in them, which can reveal various details, including sensitive information, such as your location. Knowing what ...

Microsoft has introduced automatic EXIF metadata removal for Teams images, stripping hidden GPS coordinates and device details starting late January 2026 across all platforms.