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Here's my qualification: I have a brain, I'm college educated, and I can think for myself.

Nobody needs to know the layout/floorplan of my house except for myself and the people who live here. This app gives people the ability to see through walls. Also, there's a line between "needed utility for mapping purposes" and "warrantless domestic spying tool" that may or may not exist with this app. If the app is capable of mapping a floorplan, it's also capable of recording usage statistics based on position and timeline, correct? I consider every bit of that information personal, whether they can identify me by it or not, because a thinking person would be able to deduce an address based on GPS coordinates, and tell how that person goes on in their home. If that information were to be transmitted to anyone outside of Apple, it would be a ginormous invasion of privacy. And after today's events, and Hillary Clinton's email ordeal, and etc., would you really trust anyone? You may provide the information to Apple, and they will tell you the information is safe. But when Anonymous or the Fed (or both) have access to the information, it goes too far. There are programs the NSA and CIA use that allow them to monitor that data without a warrant. Please, don't think there aren't. Edward Snowden has already told us they exist.

You are still not answering my question, despite your brain and college education. Just more obfuscation and speculation, without specifics or details.

What identifiable information does Anonymous or the Fed have access to with respect to this app and story? Please cite some proof, rather than speculation.
 
So many people don't understand that this app is for business (READ: NOT SPYING) use only. Your Apple ID doesn't have permission to use it for a very good reason. This app is meant for tourist attractions, museums, malls, etc. They should've distributed it differently, perhaps out of paranoid public view, rather than through the App Store.

Keep living in fear. It's what "they" want.

PS - Need privacy? Blacklist Ad Blocker is your answer.
 
Not hidden anymore...

This would be good for homes too. placement of furniture in a home.
 
I have no trouble logging into this site with my existing Apple ID and its just a normal apple ID - no issues. I can choose from Small Business or Indoor.
 
Here's my qualification: I have a brain, I'm college educated, and I can think for myself.

Nobody needs to know the layout/floorplan of my house except for myself and the people who live here. This app gives people the ability to see through walls. Also, there's a line between "needed utility for mapping purposes" and "warrantless domestic spying tool" that may or may not exist with this app. If the app is capable of mapping a floorplan, it's also capable of recording usage statistics based on position and timeline, correct? I consider every bit of that information personal, whether they can identify me by it or not, because a thinking person would be able to deduce an address based on GPS coordinates, and tell how that person goes on in their home. If that information were to be transmitted to anyone outside of Apple, it would be a ginormous invasion of privacy. And after today's events, and Hillary Clinton's email ordeal, and etc., would you really trust anyone? You may provide the information to Apple, and they will tell you the information is safe. But when Anonymous or the Fed (or both) have access to the information, it goes too far. There are programs the NSA and CIA use that allow them to monitor that data without a warrant. Please, don't think there aren't. Edward Snowden has already told us they exist.

There is a reason you can't find this app by searching for it and it's not listed under that "apps by Apple" section. It's not for your home use. It's for mall and stores or other public places to map out their interior. Using a mall as an example after they have it mapped they would include the technology in their own app allowing you to find exactly where you are to the sub meter accuracy and where to go to find that thing your looking for. Tourist attractions would use it to share interesting information about things your standing near and offer a live map to other interests like the Sharks or the go carts.

It's not public because it's not meant to be for the public use. It's a hidden app that requires a link to get to. Something that apple would send to a merchant or business. They obviously don't want your house plans or they would have released this to the public making it available in a prominent place on the App Store, not kept it a secret.
 
I have no trouble logging into this site with my existing Apple ID and its just a normal apple ID - no issues. I can choose from Small Business or Indoor.

How did you get to login?

I am getting a message Authorization failed and to contact the administrator.

Same as most of the other people have reported here.
 
How did you get to login? I am getting a message Authorisation failed and to contact the administrator. Same as most of the other people have reported here.

Just did it again - went to the website: http://mapsconnect.apple.com, entered my Apple ID and password and logged in. It's now asking "Do you own or manage a small business...." - no issues. No Authentication Error. I am a member of Apple's Beta Programmes as well. Included screenshot.

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