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VPNs for iPhone: what are they and which should you use?VPNs for iPhoneWhat are they and which to choose? Craig Grannell January 25, 2023 Features, Tips & TricksAll you ever wanted to know about VPNs but were afraid to ask VPN stands for virtual private... Read more
Privacy on iPhone – Apple expands privacy educationPrivacy on iPhoneApple expands privacy education Tom Rolfe January 25, 2023 NewsApple has long presented privacy as a core belief, and a unique selling point that other big tech... Read more
Managing metadata: edit the info tagged with your photosManaging metadataEdit the info tagged with your photos Tom Rolfe January 4, 2023 Tips & TricksMetadata is something you’ve probably never given a moment’s thought – in fact, this may be the first... Read more
Safety Check: how iOS 16 helps those facing abuseSafety CheckHow iOS 16 helps those facing abuse Tom Rolfe July 2, 2022 NewsApple is forever stressing all the ways iPhone makes the world better through technology, and it often cites... Read more
Significant Locations – iPhone’s hidden map of where you’ve beenSignificant LocationsiPhone's hidden map of where you've been Tom Rolfe June 17, 2022 FeaturesApple has a reputation for taking privacy more seriously than its competitors. So why is there a hidden... Read more
Redacting Personal Data – don’t use the highlighter tool!Redacting Personal DataDon't use the highlighter tool! Tom Rolfe April 15, 2022 Tips & TricksSometimes you might want to send a screenshot to someone, or post it online, but there’s personal data... Read more
Facebook losing $10bn – all because Apple respects privacyFacebook losing $10bnAll because Apple respects privacy Tom Rolfe February 4, 2022 NewsFacebook and its rebranded parent company Meta is losing a lot of money, and it blames Apple. This... Read more
Facebook Alternatives: 4 apps to replace the social networkFacebook Alternatives4 apps to replace the social network Jon Mundy December 18, 2021 FeaturesBack in 2018, the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy prompted millions of Facebook users to reassess their use of... Read more
A personal, private map – keep track of locations with Pin DropA personal, private mapKeep track of locations with Pin Drop Joe White October 19, 2021 Tips & TricksCreate a personalized map of all your favorite places with Pin Drop! ... Read more
Screen Curtain – hide your display and use voice commandsScreen CurtainHide your display and use voice commands Jon Mundy September 13, 2021 Tips & TricksVoiceOver is a built-in Accessibility feature that audibly describes what's on your iPhone's screen. It's a great tool... Read more
Privacy Protections – about Apple’s latest endeavoursPrivacy protectionsAbout Apple's latest endeavours Jon Mundy August 12, 2021 Tips & TricksPrivacy is a key component of any software these days, not least the operating system that your smartphone... Read more
Protections for Children – Apple’s controversial kid-safety featuresProtections for ChildrenApple's controversial kid-safety features Tom Rolfe August 10, 2021 NewsContent warning: child abuse Apple has expanded on some of the automated child protection features coming to iOS... Read more
What is iCloud+ and are the new features worth paying for?What is iCloud+?Is the extra privacy worth it? Craig Grannell July 13, 2021 FeaturesApple is upgrading iCloud with new privacy features. We explore what this means for you Apple’s at it... Read more
Facebook data gathering – how to protect yourselfFacebook data gatheringHow to protect yourself Andy Price June 5, 2021 Tips & TricksIn case you hadn't heard, Apple and Facebook have been going at it. Privacy is the name of... Read more
AirTags updated – Apple addresses privacy concernsAirTags updatedApple addresses privacy concerns Tom Rolfe June 4, 2021 NewsApple has released a first firmware update for AirTags, it's tiny tracking gadget that was released earlier this... Read more
Apple on tracking – new ads explain its privacy measuresApple on trackingNew ads explain its privacy measures Tom Rolfe May 21, 2021 NewsIn iOS 14.5, Apple took a stand against the way that apps quietly tracking your data had become... Read more
Quit asking me! Stop Safari’s location access promptsQuit asking me!Stop Safari's location access prompts Andy Price May 2, 2021 Tips & TricksThese days, it feels like we're asked for consent, allowance or acceptance nearly everywhere we go online. Of... Read more
Facebook data leak – 533 million accounts compromisedFacebook data leak533 million accounts compromised Tom Rolfe April 5, 2021 NewsSigh. Not again. The stolen account details of more than 500 million Facebook accounts has been shared publicly... Read more
Browser Privacy – DuckDuckGo criticizes Google ‘spying’Browser PrivacyDuckDuckGo criticizes Google 'spying' Tom Rolfe March 16, 2021 NewsGoogle has finally updated its iOS apps to comply with Apple's iOS 14 privacy changes, prompting rival browsers... Read more