China App Tracking Transparency workaround loses support after Apple blocks updates

A Chinese effort to work around App Tracking Transparency rules has effectively been killed after Apple retaliated by preventing app updates from affected apps from reaching the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Audacity 3.0 called spyware over data collection changes by new owner

Audacity, the well-known open-source audio-editing software, has been called spyware in a report, with privacy policy changes revealing the tool is collecting data on its users and sharing it with other firms, as well as sending the data to Russia.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 21

Apple's head of privacy doubles down on anti-sideloading stance

As part of Apple's push on Wednesday morning, privacy lead Erik Neuenschwander reiterates the company's stance on sideloading on iOS — and says that it actually reduces user choice.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 22

Apple's Tim Cook: EU big tech rules threaten iPhone security

In a wide-reaching conversation, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke harshly about the European Union's proposed rules for big tech control, and also said he is excited about the potential for augmented reality to "enhance life" beyond just iOS.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 8

Apple releases video detailing privacy features for iOS 15, macOS Monterey

Repurposing its filmed WWDC keynote, Apple has released a segment of the presentation that concentrates on the company's emphasis on privacy for iOS, and macOS.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple's Federighi and Joswiak talk privacy, Siri, Universal Control and more

The continued tradition of Apple SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi and VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak sitting down with John Gruber continues in 2021, with discussions about what Apple launched during WWDC 2021, privacy, on-device Siri processing, and the creation of Universal Control

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Apple greenlit Trump request for lawmakers' data, suggests order slid under radar

Apple was unaware that a Trump administration request for data included information linked to two congressmen, something it says would have been "virtually impossible" to understand without first parsing user accounts.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 0

Google's FLoC has 'significant' privacy problems, Mozilla says

Google's new proposal for targeted ad tracking has a number of properties that could pose "significant" privacy risks to users, according to Firefox maker Mozilla.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 17

Apple wants to replace passwords with your iPhone or Mac

Apple is working toward a future without passwords with a new iCloud Keychain "passkey" feature that was previewed at WWDC 2021.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 19

How to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk internet sharing, and what you need to know

Amazon is rolling out its Amazon Sidewalk system to customers in the U.S., and by default, you are opted in to its bandwidth sharing. Here's what you should know, and how to opt out of sharing your internet connection with your neighbors.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 22

Newsletter publishers concerned Apple's Mail Privacy Protection will crater industry

As developers and businesses take stock of Apple's recently announced platform updates there is growing concern among publishers that a particular feature, Mail Privacy Protection, could collapse an entire industry.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 22

Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature not available in Belarus, China, Uganda, other countries

Apple's upcoming iCloud Private Relay feature, which aims to conceal user web browsing habits, will be unavailable in a number of countries infamous for snooping on citizens and enacting harsh online censorship laws.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 37

Apple beefing up privacy across its ecosystem with anti-tracking protections, detailed App Privacy Report, more

Later in 2021, Apple will roll out a suite of privacy features across its operating systems, including new anti-tracking protections in Mail and a microphone indicator light in macOS Monterey.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Privacy and security war will go on for years, says Craig Federighi

Maintaining security and privacy for Apple's users will be a "battle we will be fighting for years to come," according to SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Apple radically expands privacy features on Mail, Safari, apps, and Siri

At WWDC, Apple's Katie Skinner and Erik Neuenschwander looked at new privacy features across the Apple ecosystem.

Stephen Silver 5 years ago 14

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