mobile tracking
[/ˈmoʊbəl ˈtrækɪŋ/]
noun
rastreamento móvel
1. The process of monitoring the location and movement of a mobile device or its user in real-time
The company uses mobile tracking to monitor delivery vehicles across the city.
A empresa usa rastreamento móvel para monitorar veículos de entrega pela cidade.
2. The technology or software that enables the location, identification, and surveillance of mobile phones or mobile devices
Mobile tracking features in smartphones help parents keep tabs on their children's whereabouts.
Os recursos de rastreamento móvel em smartphones ajudam os pais a monitorar o paradeiro de seus filhos.
3. The unauthorized surveillance or monitoring of someone's mobile device location without consent
Privacy advocates are concerned about mobile tracking by third-party applications.
Defensores de privacidade estão preocupados com o rastreamento móvel por aplicativos de terceiros.
Mobile tracking has become increasingly prevalent in Brazil and the USA, with significant cultural implications. In Brazil, it's commonly used for delivery service monitoring and family safety, while privacy concerns are growing. In the USA, the term often carries connotations related to privacy debates, corporate data collection, and smartphone monitoring. Both cultures balance the utility of tracking technology with concerns about surveillance and personal privacy rights.
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