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Privacy is a central part of Apple's marketing campaigns and it sounds great in the company's ads and product announcements. But actually making things as private as possible on Apple devices does require a bit of effort and time.
“Good artists copy, great artists steal”, a favorite Steve Jobs quote, which was based on what was said by Pablo Picasso (which, according to some, was based on someone else, too). There is a faction from the iOS and also the Android camp that loves to point out how Apple and Google copy features from one another — some saying that their favorite OS did it first, as if it matters. That being said, each platform has its way of executing features, and whilst definitely one does it better than the other, it is due to the developers’ culture (and business model, perhaps) than anything...
See Which Apps Are Using Your Camera, Microphone, and Location Photo: Caitlin McGarry/Gizmodo Protecting your privacy in the modern age isn’t easy, with everything from app labels to online cookies to think about, but knowing what the apps on your devices are up to has to be one of your top priorities—and in particular, you’ll want to know which apps are using the camera, the microphone, and the location associated with your phone and computer. Advertisement You don’t want anyone peering back at you through your webcam when you’re unaware of it, for example; nor do you want mobile a...
(Image: Getty) You can do just about anything with a smartphone, so Apple has baked in a number of security features on the iPhone and iOS to keep its users and their data as safe as possible when interacting with the digital world. If you’re concerned about your kids’ safety, security, and privacy, here are some security features and configurations to consider if you’ve entrusted them with an iPhone. Set Passcodes Secure Your Kid's Apple ID The first line of defense when it comes to device security is the passcode. When you hand your of-age kid an iPhone, they will need to create an A...
Here’s how you can check who can see your iPhone location and how you can change settings to make sure no one tracks you. (Bloomberg) Privacy and security are important cards for Apple and recently it has added a bunch of resources that you can use to protect your devices, accounts and your personal safety. The new privacy labels on the apps will tell you exactly what data each app is collecting so as you are aware about how your data is being shared and with whom, including location services. And speaking of location services, here’s how you can check who can see your iPhone location and...