Are you serious? Do you normally copy and paste links instead of clicking on them? You think it's reasonable for somebody to do this with every map link? How about map links inside native applications that aren't even copyable at all?
> Blatantly false. You can compile and sideload direct from Xcode to any iOS device without the need for a paid dev account.
But you will have to reinstall it weekly, which makes this method unworkable.
> I had to 'trust' the developer's certificate first.
When you did that, you also had to tap a "Verify App" button, which phones home to Apple. Ultimately, Apple may revoke the enterprise certificate used to sign your emulator apps, and then you won't even be able to install them.
> Citation needed.
"By enabling Location Services for your devices, you agree and consent to the transmission, collection, maintenance, processing, and use of your location data and location search queries by Apple and its partners and licensees to provide and improve location-based and road traffic-based products and services."
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207056
You cannot get your GPS location without Location Services enabled.
> More hyperbole...
You've bought into Apple's marketing so completely that you don't believe the evidence right in front of your face.