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!beacondb@lemmy.dbzer0.com, for open, ethical and private network location data that doesn't rely on big tech

beaconDB is a drop-in replacement for MLS, which uses the same format request that's used by Mozilla's Ichnaea.

The source code is available on Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/beacondb/beacondb

You can contribute to the project by using an app like NeoStumbler (GitHub) or Tower Collector (GitHub) to submit location reports. NeoStumbler does Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GSM, while Tower Collector can only do GSM cell towers. Both are FOSS and available on F-Droid.

It is also recommended by the GrapheneOS project: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/112759509558471713

https://grapheneos.org/articles/positon-location-service

Just keep in mind that it's still in relatively early development, which is why it really needs contributions.

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Are there any iOS apps?
- Unfortunately not, since iOS does not allow third-party apps to access the APIs required for Wi-Fi scanning. I think Bluetooth could be done, but bluetooth beacons by themselves aren't as useful.
  
  From the beaconDB Matrix room (somebody recently asked the same question):
  
  I see, thank you!