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Privacy & Security

Smartphone displaying a music streaming app interface with playlists and album covers.
Dec 9, 2020

You shouldn't care what other people think, but sometimes, it's unavoidable. Take your music tastes, for instance. Sure, you might want your friends to think you only listen to the coolest songs, but ...

Smartphone screen displaying app icons, including TikTok and music apps, on a wooden surface.
Nov 25, 2020

Apple has an excellent reputation for its privacy and security policies. That said, it isn't a perfect reputation. Take Siri, for example. The helpful iOS assistant isn't just communicating with you — ...

Mobile phone displaying app icons and a notification overlay.
Nov 20, 2020

One of Apple's best features is AirDrop, which easily lets you send files to other Apple devices with a simple tap. That said, it might be a little too easy to use since just about anyone can send a f ...

Locked phone screen displaying a security message.
Nov 7, 2020

End-to-end encryption makes WhatsApp chats private and secure. However, if someone has access to your iPhone, they can easily open the app and browse through all of your personal conversations. Luckil ...

App shortcuts screen on a smartphone, featuring options for various applications including Instagram and WhatsApp.
Nov 6, 2020

Apple does not provide a native way to lock apps on your iPhone behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. For a long time, we've wanted that option for improved privacy and security, but Apple does ...

Text message conversation displayed on a smartphone screen.
Nov 5, 2020

Sometimes, keeping every message comes in handy. Maybe you want to relive fun conversations from months or years ago, or perhaps you need to recall a piece of data such as an address, name, or link. H ...

Text message interface displaying a self-destructing message with the text "This message will self-destruct. Goodbye."
Nov 5, 2020

By default, WhatsApp chats are protected with end-to-end encryption, which means only the devices you send and receive messages to will be able to read your texts. But what if you want to go further? ...

OnePlus app interface displaying system information and configuration options.
Oct 16, 2020

Your phone tracks your every move to some extent, and I'm not just talking about Google services. Smartphone manufacturers use telemetry services that run in the background to track how you use the de ...

Person smiling on a video call with a plush toy visible on the screen.
Sep 28, 2020

It's incredible what technology can do these days, but sometimes, it gets a little scary. For instance, FaceTime's "Eye Contact" feature, which Apple beta-tested in iOS 13 but released with iOS 14, ma ...

Mobile device displaying a password change prompt.
Sep 28, 2020

Everything lives online these days, so it's not uncommon to have hundreds of credentials for different accounts on apps and websites. That's why a password manager is a must, and your iPhone has one b ...