Location services don't stop when application is terminated

Question

I\'m currently developing an iPhone application which needs location services for various use including AR.

I test everything on simulator and on my iPhone 3GS and e

Answer 1

Presumably this is so users don't need to stare at the bar to notice some mischievous app is using location services. That icon appears when you use any location services and remains for some indeterminate time afterwards.

This is intentional behavior Apple wants users to know which apps are using their locations. It seems this is sensitive data, wouldn't you agree?