Apple has shared its planned actions and new features, coming later this year, designed to prevent unwanted AirTag tracking, including updated alerts and safety warnings.
Apple details plans to fight unwanted AirTag tracking
Privacy
Apple confirms iOS 15.2 squished a previously unknown bug causing iPhone to upload Siri voice recordings even if you opted out
iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 have resolved a previously unknown privacy issue with Siri voice recordings being uploaded to Apple's servers even when you opted out.
Using Face ID while wearing a mask with iOS 15.4 also works with Apple Pay
Apple has an incoming update to iOS, with iOS 15.4, and it adds a few noteworthy elements to the mobile operating system. Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest changes is the ability to use Face ID to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask, without requiring the additional use of an Apple Watch. And now there's even better news.
iOS 15.4 adds support for using Face ID while wearing a mask without requiring an Apple Watch
In light of the ongoing pandemic, facial recognition used for biometric security on devices like the iPhone can be a bit of a pain point for everyday users. Apple has tried to work around the issue of mask wearing, but for folks without an Apple Watch it doesn't do a lot of good. But, finally, Apple has figured out another option.
Apple is fixing a Safari bug that lets websites access your browsing history and Google ID
Apple is developing a fix for a recently discovered Safari tracking bug that would let any website track your browsing history and access your Google ID for tracking purposes.
iOS 15.3 clarifies what to do when iCloud Private Relay is off due to a network error
iOS 15.3 helps resolve iCloud Private Relay error messages by no longer blaming cell carriers when the feature gets inadvertently turned off due to a network issue.
Newly unveiled forensic toolkit can extract full file system & keychain data from A11-A13 devices running iOS 14.4-14.8
Developmental news pertaining to iOS software security surfaced this week after the @ElcomSoft Twitter account shared screenshots of what appears to be a working forensic toolkit for A11-A13 handsets running iOS or iPadOS 14.4-14.8.
Hide your typing status from other Discord app users with Invisible Typing
Just like so many other instant messaging platforms available today, Discord lets the entire group know when a user starts typing. Some users love this feature, but not all.
This new jailbreak tweak conceals or spoofs sensitive device information for screen recordings & screenshots
Certain tidbits of information pertaining to your iPhone or iPad are specifically unique to your device and would therefore be considered particularly sensitive.
How to use iCloud Private Relay on iPhone, iPad, Mac
Learn how to use iCloud Private Relay on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to encrypt the traffic leaving your device and make your web browsing more private.
Survey shows a lot of users trust Amazon and Google more than Apple with their personal data
One of the key, tentpole features for Apple across its services, operating systems, and products is user privacy. They shout about it from the rooftops when given the opportunity. And it's been like that for years. It's a lot of the reason so many people have adopted Apple's ecosystem into their lives. And yet, a new survey shows a lot of people out there still trust other companies more in this regard.
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo is developing a desktop browser from scratch
The privacy-first search engine DuckDuckGo is developing a DuckDuckGo browser for desktop platforms with robust privacy protections that work by default.