Apple is introducing an aggressive version of the blue bar to alert users when apps are using location data

When iOS 11 rolls out to users, Apple will be naming and shaming applications that overuse location data even when running in the background, according to a report in TechCrunch. The introduction comes with a third option that allows users to specify when they want applications to use location data. So far, the options were "never", "always", and "Only While Using the App", which the developers could choose not to implement.Applications that depended on location data would not work with the "never" option. In iOS 11, users will have the option of only letting the applications use location data when in use, even if the option was not originally implemented by the developer. In iOS 10, the blue bar would appear only when applications running in the background were using location data when the "Only While Using the App" was selected. In iOS 11, the blue bar will be visible even when the application has been set to "Always" use location data.The blue bar functionality is similar to the green bar that appears when a call is live on the device. The changes means that users will be informed with far more frequency of applications that are using location data. This provides the user with more information, that can be used to specify which applications can use location data and when. Apart from addressing privacy concerns, the feature can allow users to save on battery life as well. Apple users who are interested in trying out the beta before iOS 11 goes public, can follow the instructions here.