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Privacy & Security

Chipolo tracking device and mobile app interface displaying a map.
May 5, 2021

Apple's Find My app just got way more useful. While it's great for locating a lost or stolen iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, Mac, and AirPods, as well as anything attached to an AirTag tracker, ...

Mobile device control panel displaying connectivity options and battery status.
May 5, 2021

When an iPhone is lost or stolen, it's imperative to start tracking it via Find My as soon as possible, whether that's from a computer, tablet, or someone else's phone. However, if it's stolen, there' ...

Map of Los Angeles with location markers and listing of nearby places.
Apr 28, 2021

Your iPhone keeps track of every single place you go, especially those you frequent most often, and syncs those locations across all your iCloud-connected devices. People who gain access or already ha ...

Smartphone displaying an error message from a social media platform.
Apr 27, 2021

If you're like me, you're not too keen on being tracked. So when an app asks you if it can track your iPhone activity across other programs and websites for ads or data brokers, the answer is pretty m ...

Mobile phone displaying a pop-up message related to user account access.
Apr 26, 2021

Many of us choose to use an iPhone — as well as other devices in the Apple ecosystem — because of the company's dedication to user privacy and security. If you need more proof of that commitment, look ...

Pricing menu for food items displayed on a mobile app.
Apr 16, 2021

You can't hand over your iPhone to a kid and expect everything to be OK. Not only will they drop your iPhone (and they will), they could also do something much worse than a cracked screen — in-app pur ...

Smartphone displaying various app icons on the home screen.
Apr 12, 2021

HomePod and HomePod mini are excellent smart speakers if you're entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. They even offer ways to protect your sensitive information from friends and visitors who try to ask S ...

Colorful modern speaker hung from the ceiling.
Apr 6, 2021

While Apple's reputation for privacy and security is nearly unmatched, it'll never be perfect when Hey Siri is always listening. Aside from iOS devices, Hey Siri always listens for questions and comma ...

"The Easy Way to Upload Files Anonymously from Your iPhone So They Can't Be Traced Back to You" cover image
Mar 22, 2021

If you need to share something online but don't want your personal information attached to the file, use an anonymous file hosting site. By uploading files anonymously, you keep your IP address safe a ...

Screenshot of a text message conversation on a smartphone.
Mar 17, 2021

Next to spam calls, few things are more annoying than being inundated with spam, scam, and smishing texts. Your iPhone's Messages app should be a place for your friends and family to stay in touch, no ...