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Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by godelski »

Elucalidavah wrote: post #216
kylecazar wrote: post #154

Earlier quoted context omitted.

While we're asking for navigation features, I desperately want a "chill" toggle. I drive around the NY metropolitan area a lot. No, I don't want to take the route that saves a few minutes if it involves merging onto I95 at rush hour with 300 feet to cross 4 lanes of traffic for the next exit.

All maps need to have an extra time penalty for turns, merging, etc. Even if the data is taken with an average driver, average driver probably isn't there for the first time, and for someone unfamiliar with the area any extra turn adds an extra chance to take a wrong turn.

It's amazing how bad this is in the Bay area. I wonder how map engineers don't dogfood. Or what is it that prevents them from making the maps better? They sure have no problem making changes that make maps worse.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by nottorp »

branon wrote: post #38

I refuse to go running with a phone - too heavy, and too distracting, running outside is one of the few places I _escape_ the phone for a bit. So I made sure to get a fitness tracker with onboard GPS. It syncs to the phone later, when I return, which then uploads workout data to the vendor's cloud. I look at the results on my PC with a web browser, phone is a passive middleman and is never touched directly for fitnes…

> and too distracting

Wait, you have notifications on? Why?

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by nottorp »

annzabelle wrote: post #140
frereubu wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You may have tried this, but I run with my phone in an elasticated belt that's just tight enough to keep the phone stable without being uncomfortable. I really don't want to fork out for another device just for running. (I also find a watch on my wrist annoying when I don't wear one normally).

I wear leggings that have elastic pockets down the sides for my phone. Perfectly comfy. Not sure what the men's equivalent would be.

Do please link to leggings with pockets, I'll pass the info to some ladies I know...

For men, part of my "hiking pants" have zipped pockets that are big enough and placed well enough that the phone doesn't bother you when running or climbing or whatever. (Don't get me started on women's hiking pants, the missus buys hers from the men's section.)

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by ryanjshaw »

freetime2 wrote: post #122

In a somewhat similar vein, I find that when I use my Apple Watch to track a hike, it will frequently auto pause or ask me if I've finished when I'm climbing slowly up a steep ascent. It annoys the heck out of me because that's often when I'm working hardest. My watch is also tracking my heart rate - and I think it's pretty safe to assume that if my HR is holding steady at 150 BPM then I have not stopped for a break.…

I want it off by default even for calm low HR outdoor walks. Nothing wrong with stopping a few minutes to admire nature during your outdoor walks! This feature was probably designed by the same person who thought it was a great idea not to let us switch off the screenshot sound.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by klausa »

inigyou wrote: post #137
rsynnott wrote: post #81

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They have big offices in San Francisco, and also in New York, Dublin, Zurich, London, and various other cities where this stuff matters, though, these days (their Dublin office is right beside the train station that it insists I shouldn't go to, because walking!). You'd think it would've gotten fixed at some point.

Do they develop any products in any of those offices?

There is (used to be? I'm not sure anymore) a Maps office in Tokyo too.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by gucci-on-fleek »

I have a Pixel 7a on the latest version (Android 17, July 2026 build), and I'm able to turn this off. If you want to find it the long way, then tap through the following screens:

  Settings > Security & Privacy > Lost device protection > Theft protection > Theft Detection Lock > (Off)
Or if you want to find it the fast way, open the Settings app, search for "theft", and then tap the first result and turn it off.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by pitkali »

ianmurrays wrote: post #229
z3t4 wrote: post #39

In Sweden where I live you need to use the digital national ID whenever you make a credit card transaction via some app, for example when buying a bus ticket, so you need to have it with you at all times. But with the ID you can also take a quick loan and transfer all the money to a foreign bank basically ruining your life as the bank take no responsibility if the ID is used during the transaction.

Does the app not require authentication? At least MitID in Denmark requires a 6-digit PIN at the very minimum, or biometrics optionally.

When I lived in Sweden I had an 8-digit pin and biometrics enabled, indeed.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by apelapan »

Melatonic wrote: post #110
frereubu wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You may have tried this, but I run with my phone in an elasticated belt that's just tight enough to keep the phone stable without being uncomfortable. I really don't want to fork out for another device just for running. (I also find a watch on my wrist annoying when I don't wear one normally).

Not the OP but I used to do that - problem is phones are becoming so damn large even the elasticated belt doesnt work that great anymore. Too much bounce. I found a "belt" thats much wider and doesnt have a clip (has to be sized just right) that does work better. But a bit of a pain to wear sometimes. For years I just literally ran with the phone in my hand (got used to switching hands and positions for comfort) so I…

9/10 runs I leave my phone at home, but when I do bring it for some reason, I'm very happy with my "Flipbelt(tm)". It carries a 250g phone with no slipping, sliding or bounce.

My Flipbelt has lost some tightness after three years and many laundry cycles, but it still manages a Pixel 10a with no problems.

The belt rests over the hip and I usually have the phone flat on my backside. I don't really notice it after a few steps.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by apelapan »

z3t4 wrote: post #39

In Sweden where I live you need to use the digital national ID whenever you make a credit card transaction via some app, for example when buying a bus ticket, so you need to have it with you at all times. But with the ID you can also take a quick loan and transfer all the money to a foreign bank basically ruining your life as the bank take no responsibility if the ID is used during the transaction.

Yes, you really shouldn't ever use a pin code for BankID (or your screen lock) in public. Only biometrics if anyone is watching.

Re: My phone detects going on a run as “someone snatching my phone and running off”

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Post by apelapan »

ianmurrays wrote: post #229
z3t4 wrote: post #39

In Sweden where I live you need to use the digital national ID whenever you make a credit card transaction via some app, for example when buying a bus ticket, so you need to have it with you at all times. But with the ID you can also take a quick loan and transfer all the money to a foreign bank basically ruining your life as the bank take no responsibility if the ID is used during the transaction.

Does the app not require authentication? At least MitID in Denmark requires a 6-digit PIN at the very minimum, or biometrics optionally.

The issue is that someone can look over your shoulder and memorize your code, if you use a pin in public.

Some people will use the same pin for screen lock and BankID, and if someone gets their code and their phone they can cause a huge amount of trouble in a very short time.

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