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How to Strip Location Metadata From iOS Live Photos Before Upload
A developer outlines a method to remove GPS data from both the still image and paired video of an iOS Live Photo before upload. The approach involves enumerating all PHAssetResources, scrubbing location from each derivative, and ensuring retry queues don't mix scrubbed and original files. Testing should verify server-side storage as well, not just device-side inspection.
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The post highlights a subtle privacy gap in Live Photo handling that many apps likely overlook, making it a practical read for iOS developers dealing with user-generated content.
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