location tracking

[bcnaz]

I THINK,,

  The maps app does run from the phone,  However it does pull the 'maps' from the internet.
     The actual maps are not stored on your phone,   just the 'App'

     And I believe the onboard GPS locates you on the map via the satellite coordinates.

       So,  No evil Google is tracking you.

  You can turn-off your cellular service (in settings ) and still see your location.