Re:Stop using loopt when running out of the bank.. (Score 1)

I am still shocked at how many people in the States are still blissfully unaware of the fact that as part of the E-911 regulations all phones made circa 2000 through present already contain a GPS device and/or support an automated method of triangulation via cell phone towers. During a 911 call in a supported region the GPS/Locating system can be activated to transmit your coordinates back to call-center where they are in turn relayed to the proper authorties. The accuracy of the system depends on the generation of your phone, but anything purchased within the last few years already contains enough hard/software to provide an accurate location. Typically, if you go digging through your options menus, you will find an option to enable/disable the GPS from operating all the time, however it can always be activated by calling 911(which begs the question can it be activated any other time through some software means - not trying to start conspiracy time but I'm willing to bet that it can be.)