Loopt's Background Location Update Feature Only Occurs Once Every Hour or Two: Not Exactly Real-time

Loopt Location To Update In The Background On iPhone

But, don’t get too excited. This Loopt background update isn’t the same as a backbround process. The Silicon Alley Insider article (see above) itself says that the app isn’t running in the background. So, what is it doing? And, will it slow down the iPhone or reduce battery life? Here’s what I found after reading Loopt’s FAQ:

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