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Apple
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

I retested Apple AirTags after 5 years - how they compare to Bluetooth tracker rivals

Apple AirTags are the most reliable tracking option, significantly improving item recovery chances compared to third-party tags.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
21 hours ago

Here are four new Apple Intelligence features launching in iOS 27

iOS 27 will enhance Apple Intelligence with new features for Visual Intelligence, Apple Wallet, and Safari, launching alongside iPhone 18 Pro in September.
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
1 day ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac

Warp is the combination of an Android app and a browser extension, which means it'll only be helpful if you use a Chrome-based browser capable of installing the extension - but that does make it compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, so it's more universal than AirDrop.
Gadgets
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How to share audio from your Android phone to multiple earbuds (and why it's genius)

Android allows audio sharing with multiple earbuds and headphones, requiring LE Audio and Auracast support.
Software development
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Google Released Gemma 4 with a Focus On Local-First, On-Device AI Inference

Google's Gemma 4 introduces local AI models for Android development, enhancing coding efficiency and data privacy throughout the software lifecycle.
#apple-maps
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
1 day ago

Apple Maps Is Getting Ads - Here's What You Need to Know

Apple Maps is integrating advertisements into its services, providing transparency and ensuring users can differentiate between ads and non-ad results.
Apple
fromTECHBOOK
3 days ago

Apple Prepares to Introduce Ads in Maps

Apple Maps is preparing to introduce advertising features similar to Google Maps, starting with the iOS 26.5 beta version.
Apple
fromMacRumors
4 days ago

Apple Maps Ads Move Closer to Launch With iOS 26.5 Beta 2

Apple is preparing to introduce ads in the Apple Maps app with the second beta of iOS 26.5.
Apple
fromMarTech
1 week ago

Apple Maps' ads shift focus to context and intent | MarTech

Apple is introducing ads in Maps, creating a new competitive landscape for marketers against Google with a focus on contextual targeting.
Apple
fromMacRumors
2 weeks ago

Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

Apple is introducing ads in Apple Maps, allowing local businesses to advertise based on user location and search terms.
Apple
fromAutoblog
3 weeks ago

There's Only One Good Thing About Apple Maps Getting Ads

Apple Maps will introduce sponsored search results on iOS and iPadOS, but not on CarPlay.
more#apple-maps
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I love AirTags, but this alternative slips right in my wallet and solves their biggest flaw

The UAG Metropolis tag is a durable and wallet-friendly alternative to Apple's AirTag.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
#apple
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Apple

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today

Apple
fromMacRumors
2 weeks ago

Apple Sets Privacy Rules for Third-Party Access to Live Activities and Notifications

Apple is implementing new iOS features for third-party wearables while enforcing strict privacy rules on notification forwarding.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware | TechCrunch

Lockdown Mode on Apple devices has not been bypassed by mercenary spyware attacks, affirming its effectiveness against such threats.
Apple
fromTheregister
9 hours ago

Apple is working on passcode bug locking out iPhone users

Apple is addressing a bug that locked users out of iPhones due to a missing Czech keyboard character.
Apple
from9to5Mac
7 hours ago

Apple Watch, AirPods, smart home, and health marketing retires - 9to5Mac

Stan Ng, a longtime Apple executive, is retiring after over 31 years with the company, marking a significant leadership change in Apple's health initiatives.
Apple
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Apple preps for the face race

Apple is testing four designs for smart glasses, aiming for superior aesthetics and performance compared to competitors.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today

Apple's iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1 update includes bug fixes, security patches, and resolves an iCloud syncing issue.
Apple
fromMacRumors
2 weeks ago

Apple Sets Privacy Rules for Third-Party Access to Live Activities and Notifications

Apple is implementing new iOS features for third-party wearables while enforcing strict privacy rules on notification forwarding.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Apple says no one using Lockdown Mode has been hacked with spyware | TechCrunch

Lockdown Mode on Apple devices has not been bypassed by mercenary spyware attacks, affirming its effectiveness against such threats.
more#apple
Privacy technologies
from404 Media
1 day ago

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
#nudify-apps
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
1 day ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
more#nudify-apps
Photography
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That

Photos contain metadata like EXIF data, including location, which can be useful but may compromise privacy when shared.
#airtag
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Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
7 hours ago

Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul

Google announced Play policy updates to enhance user privacy and combat fraud, including new contact and location permission features.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
2 weeks ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
1 day ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
#android
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Android's emergency alerts just got a major map upgrade - but change this setting first

Android Wireless Emergency Alerts now feature a map showing affected areas and user locations for better situational awareness.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Android's emergency alerts just got a major map upgrade - but change this setting first

Android Wireless Emergency Alerts now feature a map showing affected areas and user locations for better situational awareness.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

more#android
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The heist of iOS 26

Jon Prosser revealed details about unreleased iOS software in a video, claiming certainty about its authenticity and encouraging leaks.
Privacy technologies
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Wizz App & AppHarbr by GeoEdge Set a New Standard for Ad Safety

AppHarbr and Wizz App's partnership enhances ad safety for young audiences, blocking 0.17% of potentially unsafe ads over the past year.
#apple-business
Apple
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Apple Business rolls out to 200+ countries today

Managed Apple accounts enhance device management for businesses, separating private and company data.
Apple
fromMobile World Live
3 weeks ago

Apple unveils platform allowing advertising on Maps

Apple introduced a unified platform, Apple Business, to enhance device management, operations, and customer engagement, launching on April 14 in over 200 regions.
Apple
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Apple Business rolls out to 200+ countries today

Managed Apple accounts enhance device management for businesses, separating private and company data.
Apple
fromMobile World Live
3 weeks ago

Apple unveils platform allowing advertising on Maps

Apple introduced a unified platform, Apple Business, to enhance device management, operations, and customer engagement, launching on April 14 in over 200 regions.
more#apple-business
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
3 weeks ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Apple update turns Czech mate for locked-out iPhone user

"The phone's very cracked, so, at this point, the photos contained in it are more valuable than the ability to use the phone itself. They're the main data that I care about and haven't backed up."
Apple
Privacy technologies
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Let's Add "Earbuds with Cameras" to the List of AI Garbage No One Should Want

VueBuds are AI-powered earbuds with cameras that assist users in visual recognition and translation, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
3 days ago

I turned off Chrome's Ad Privacy feature after realizing what it was actually doing

Google's Ad Privacy feature does not eliminate third-party cookies but introduces a new tracking system that emphasizes data collection.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.
Apple
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

5 Years Of ATT: What We've Learned, And What The Future Of iOS Performance Looks Like | AdExchanger

Apple's AppTrackingTransparency led to a significant decline in user tracking, forcing a shift to privacy-preserving measurement methods.
fromPopular Science
6 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Android's Find Hub adds iPhone-like luggage tracking links

Google is rolling out an Android update that includes the ability to share the location of your missing luggage with an airline. It's similar to the luggage-tracking feature Apple brought to the iPhone, allowing you to view the location of your Find Hub tag or accessory on a map, and provide your airline with a link to the information they need to track it down.
Gadgets
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
3 weeks ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Information security
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google expands Android theft protection features

Android 16 expands theft protection with granular Failed Authentication Lock toggles, broader biometric coverage, longer lockouts, enhanced recovery tools, and default Remote Lock in Brazil.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Finally, a Bluetooth tracker that lasts long, is highly functional, and works with Android and iOS

Rolling Square AirNotch Pro Dual are durable, dual-network-compatible finder tags for Android and iOS with long battery life and omnidirectional sound.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

You can share your real-time location via Google Messages now - here's how

Google Messages now enables real-time location sharing in text messages, allowing users to share their current location with automatic updates as they move, with customizable duration options.
#mobile-privacy
fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

more#mobile-privacy
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function even better than AirTags (and they're on sale)

Chipolo offers Android-exclusive One Point fob and Card Point card with IPX5 splashproofing, 200ft sound range, differing batteries, and Find My Device support with discounts.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Apple's new iPhone and iPad security feature limits cell networks from collecting precise location data | TechCrunch

A new iPhone and cellular iPad feature limits location precision shared with carriers to protect users' privacy without affecting apps or emergency services.
#smartphone-privacy
more#smartphone-privacy
Apple
fromEngadget
1 month ago

How to share your location via satellite on iPhone

iPhone 14 and later models can share location via satellite when cellular and Wi-Fi are unavailable in supported regions, requiring a clear sky view and iOS 18 or newer.
Apple
fromMacRumors
2 months ago

iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking

iOS 26.3 introduces a 'Limit Precise Location' option that restricts mobile networks to neighborhood-level device location to enhance user privacy.
Apple
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Apple's new AirTag 2 is better in almost every way - for the same price

Apple's second-generation AirTag features a louder speaker, 50% increased detection range, and the same Ultra Wideband chip used in recent iPhones and Apple Watches.
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