Yes, mobile phones can be tracked. This tracking can be done through various methods. For example, smartphones often have built-in GPS capabilities that can provide location information. This data can be accessed by authorized applications or services with the user's permission.
Another method is through cell tower triangulation. Mobile phones communicate with nearby cell towers, and by measuring signal strength from multiple towers, the phone's approximate location can be determined.
Additionally, many apps and services request location permissions to offer features like mapping, delivery tracking, or local search results. If granted, these apps can continuously track and record the phone's location.
In the context of cloud computing, services like Tencent Cloud offer advanced location-based services that can be integrated into applications to provide precise tracking and analytics. These services leverage the power of the cloud to process and analyze large amounts of location data in real-time.