iPhone privacy

New Apple AirDrop capabilities were announced recently to add more on the already available ones and most of the features look to guarantee security to the user. AirDrop has been a handy tool for protesters and activists to hide their activities from governments. However, the feature has been controversial for quite some time now. Chinese authorities raised questions about this iPhone feature. It was reported that when the feature is in “receive messages from Everyone” mode it can receive files and messages from anyone,…

Over the years, Apple has filed some very weird patents. From a MacBook-integrated iPhone, a windowless car, and vibrating VR socks to a MacBook with a DJ turntable, most of these products are very nonsynonymous with Apple. However, this does not mean that these products will make it to the production stage. In fact, many patented products do not even get prototypes. Having said that, it is still interesting to see the engineering prowess at Apple. Now in the latest patent, Apple engineers have reportedly made efforts to…

iPhone tips: Concerned about your iPhone listening to your conversations? If you're utilizing Siri voice commands to activate Apple's digital assistant, it might be listening to you. However, let's clarify that we're not referring to that eerie feeling when your phone seems to flood you with related content after a casual conversation with a friend. Siri doesn't engage in such snooping behaviors. In fact, Apple updated its policies two years ago, ensuring that most Siri requests are processed on your device and never…

iPhones are known for their excellent security and privacy features. And, looking at the popularity of iPhones worldwide, Microsoft strengthened the Apple connection with Windows laptops or desktops by releasing a Phone Link app for Windows 11. It helps iPhone users to make calls from a Windows laptop, use iMessages, and even check notifications without actually handling the iPhone. However, shockingly, fraudsters have found a loophole in this feature to target iPhone users and spy on them.This cyber threat has been…

iPhone spying on you? Feel violated? Yes, we all find it extremely unsettling to think that someone may be watching us through our webcam or listening to our conversation without our knowledge. Yet, we find that that is exactly what is happening. This happens because several in-built and third-party apps request access to our camera, microphone, photos, location, and more. Unwittingly, we say 'yes' most of the time. For instance, when using a social media app, it may ask us to grant access to our camera in order to take…

Know how to curb the location tracking and data tracking apps on your iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and more. Try this simple trick. Your iPhone carries a huge number of apps to help you access information. That may be helpful, but it also means that you are being tracked and probably, your personal information is being harvested by these companies! From location, and media files, to even microphones, many apps trace most of the information from your phone. However, it need not be so. iPhone users can stop these apps from…

Boost your privacy on an iPhone with this simple trick! Enable this feature on iPhone 13, iPhone 12, more NOW. Your digital footprints never fade out! Have you ever seen those ads of products that followed you for weeks once you visited a shopping website? If yes, then those apps residing on your smartphone are tracking your visits, history, and data that is helping advertisers to show related ads on other searches. The good part for iPhone users is that it…