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Learn to conduct forensic analysis of Google Maps location data on iOS devices through this 14-minute conference presentation from DFIR Prague 2025. Explore the significant changes Google implemented in 2024 when they shifted location history storage from cloud-based systems to local mobile device storage, specifically examining the new location-history.json file format on iOS. Discover how to analyze semantic segments including "visit," "activity," and "timelinePath" data structures, understanding their temporal organization and investigative significance for digital forensics professionals. Examine the forensic challenges created by Google's removal of raw location signals, including the loss of continuous coordinate data, error margins, and original data source information. Get hands-on experience with a multi-platform open-source tool designed specifically for parsing iOS location data, featuring interactive map visualization capabilities, textual timeline generation, and forensic export functionality. Master practical workflows that ensure transparent, replicable, and efficient analysis of iOS location evidence for use in cybercrime investigations and digital forensics cases.
