Advertisements and notifications are a common part of the whole smartphone experience. But according to two new reports, they present troubling privacy issues.
Ads and push notifications being used to spy on iPhone users 9to5mac.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 9to5mac.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Apple (AAPL) Announces Policy Changes in the EU streetinsider.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from streetinsider.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Despite Apple's introduction of App Tracking Transparency on iPhone to prevent advertisers gleaning private information, media firms are getting startling details through shady advertising practices.
For developers, the changes include new options for app distribution and payment processing
For users, the changes include new controls and disclosures, and expanded protections to reduce privacy.