The Safari browser in Apple's iOS 18.4 software update exposes your recent searches, but there's a toggle to stop this from happening for privacy reasons.
iOS 18.4: Apple adds an option to Safari to stop exposing recent searches
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Find My exploit turns any device into an AirTag tracker
An exploit in Apple’s Find My network allows hackers to turn any device with Bluetooth, such as a phone or a computer, into an AirTag tracker.
iOS 18.4 privacy issue: Safari shows recent searches upon tapping the address bar
Apple tweaked Safari in iOS 18.4 in a way that could upset privacy advocates because the browser exposes recent searches when touching the address bar.
Why and how to enable Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
In this comprehensive tutorial, we’ll explain Advanced Data Protection and show you how to enable it on your Apple Account to add end-to-end encryption for additional items like iCloud Notes, Photos, and more.
UK government orders Apple to break iCloud encryption globally and not tell its customers anything about it
The United Kingdom government wants Apple to break iCloud encryption and provide backdoor access to all user content anywhere in the world.
iOS 18.3 warns you cropped content isn’t actually removed from PDF screenshots
Apple has added a notable privacy tweak to iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 about cropping out areas from full-page PDF screenshots on your iPhone and iPad.
Why iPhone phishing texts about packages or unpaid tolls urge you to reply with a “Y”
iPhone owners should never ever reply to phishing texts involving supposedly undelivered packages or unpaid tolls and here’s why.
How to remove Honey from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices
In this step-by-step tutorial, we explain how to completely uninstall the Honey browser extension and app from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows PC, and Android phone.
How to blur a face in a video on your iPhone for privacy
Learn how to blur or pixelate faces in a video file on your iPhone or iPad to keep them hidden before sharing on social media or sending to others.
iOS 18.2: Authenticate the “Trust This Computer” prompt using Face ID
A small but much appreciated change in Apple’s iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 operating systems finally lets you confirm the “Trust This Computer” prompt with Face ID!
macOS Sequoia 15.1 lessens the frequency of privacy prompts for screen recording
Apple says macOS Sequoia 15.1 reduces the frequency of nagging permission prompts for screen recording apps that you use on a regular basis.
iOS 18.1 brings two new toggles to the Control Center
Apple continues refining the iPhone's redesigned Control Center, with the upcoming iOS 18.1 software update adding two new toggles.