Safety Check: how iOS 16 helps those facing abuseSafety CheckHow iOS 16 helps those facing abuse
Apple is forever stressing all the ways iPhone makes the world better through technology, and it often cites...
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Significant Locations – iPhone’s hidden map of where you’ve beenSignificant LocationsiPhone's hidden map of where you've been
Apple has a reputation for taking privacy more seriously than its competitors. So why is there a hidden...
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Redacting Personal Data – don’t use the highlighter tool!Redacting Personal DataDon't use the highlighter tool!
Sometimes you might want to send a screenshot to someone, or post it online, but there’s personal data...
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Facebook losing $10bn – all because Apple respects privacyFacebook losing $10bnAll because Apple respects privacy
Facebook and its rebranded parent company Meta is losing a lot of money, and it blames Apple. This...
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Facebook Alternatives: 4 apps to replace the social networkFacebook Alternatives4 apps to replace the social network
Back in 2018, the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy prompted millions of Facebook users to reassess their use of...
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A personal, private map – keep track of locations with Pin DropA personal, private mapKeep track of locations with Pin Drop
Create a personalized map of all your favorite places with Pin Drop! ...
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Screen Curtain – hide your display and use voice commandsScreen CurtainHide your display and use voice commands
VoiceOver is a built-in Accessibility feature that audibly describes what's on your iPhone's screen. It's a great tool...
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Privacy Protections – about Apple’s latest endeavoursPrivacy protectionsAbout Apple's latest endeavours
Privacy is a key component of any software these days, not least the operating system that your smartphone...
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Protections for Children – Apple’s controversial kid-safety featuresProtections for ChildrenApple's controversial kid-safety features
Content warning: child abuse Apple has expanded on some of the automated child protection features coming to iOS...
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What is iCloud+ and are the new features worth paying for?What is iCloud+?Is the extra privacy worth it?
Apple is upgrading iCloud with new privacy features. We explore what this means for you Apple’s at it...
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Amazon privacy – how to clear your browsing historyAmazon privacyHow to clear your browsing history
Amazon sells a lot of great stuff, and if you use the shopping service you'll notice it gradually...
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Facebook data gathering – how to protect yourselfFacebook data gatheringHow to protect yourself
In case you hadn't heard, Apple and Facebook have been going at it. Privacy is the name of...
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AirTags updated – Apple addresses privacy concernsAirTags updatedApple addresses privacy concerns
Apple has released a first firmware update for AirTags, it's tiny tracking gadget that was released earlier this...
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VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose?
All you ever wanted to know about VPNs but were afraid to ask VPN stands for virtual private...
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Apple on tracking – new ads explain its privacy measuresApple on trackingNew ads explain its privacy measures
In iOS 14.5, Apple took a stand against the way that apps quietly tracking your data had become...
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Quit asking me! Stop Safari’s location access promptsQuit asking me!Stop Safari's location access prompts
These days, it feels like we're asked for consent, allowance or acceptance nearly everywhere we go online. Of...
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Facebook data leak – 533 million accounts compromisedFacebook data leak533 million accounts compromised
Sigh. Not again. The stolen account details of more than 500 million Facebook accounts has been shared publicly...
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Browser Privacy – DuckDuckGo criticizes Google ‘spying’Browser PrivacyDuckDuckGo criticizes Google 'spying'
Google has finally updated its iOS apps to comply with Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes, prompting rival browsers...
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App Store Privacy – how to keep your purchases to yourselfApp Store privacyHow to keep your purchases to yourself
Apple is comitted to user privacy, but there are a couple of ways you can further bolster user...
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Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photosManaging metadataEdit the info tagged with your photos
Metadata is something you’ve probably never given a moment’s thought – in fact, this may be the first...
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