Apple's partner for iCloud Private Relay lays out how this privacy feature in iOS 15 works to let you browse the internet more securely and privately.
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iOS 15.4 beta adds new AirTag anti-stalking alerts
Ever since the launch of the item tracking accessory AirTag, Apple has been working to tweak the device's software features to make it so it's harder to stalk people, or things, that don't actually belong to that person. And that continues with iOS 15.4.
New Yorkers warned to be on the lookout for malicious AirTag users
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning about unwanted AirTag tracking and “malicious Apple AirTag users” that may be stalking them.
Twitter Safety Mode, which lets you block trolls from your feed, expands to more testers
Twitter's Safety Mode that automatically blocks accounts which harass you has expanded to more beta testers in the US, UK, Canada and more.
How to get your house, car, or face blurred out in Apple and Google Maps for increased privacy
Learn how to request blurring of your house, car license plate, or face on Apple and Google Maps to enhance your privacy with this step-by-step guide
Apple details plans to fight unwanted AirTag tracking
Apple has shared its planned actions and new features, coming later this year, designed to prevent unwanted AirTag tracking, including updated alerts and safety warnings.
Apple confirms iOS 15.2 squished a previously unknown bug causing iPhone to upload Siri voice recordings even if you opted out
iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 have resolved a previously unknown privacy issue with Siri voice recordings being uploaded to Apple's servers even when you opted out.
Using Face ID while wearing a mask with iOS 15.4 also works with Apple Pay
Apple has an incoming update to iOS, with iOS 15.4, and it adds a few noteworthy elements to the mobile operating system. Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest changes is the ability to use Face ID to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask, without requiring the additional use of an Apple Watch. And now there's even better news.
iOS 15.4 adds support for using Face ID while wearing a mask without requiring an Apple Watch
In light of the ongoing pandemic, facial recognition used for biometric security on devices like the iPhone can be a bit of a pain point for everyday users. Apple has tried to work around the issue of mask wearing, but for folks without an Apple Watch it doesn't do a lot of good. But, finally, Apple has figured out another option.
Apple is fixing a Safari bug that lets websites access your browsing history and Google ID
Apple is developing a fix for a recently discovered Safari tracking bug that would let any website track your browsing history and access your Google ID for tracking purposes.
iOS 15.3 clarifies what to do when iCloud Private Relay is off due to a network error
iOS 15.3 helps resolve iCloud Private Relay error messages by no longer blaming cell carriers when the feature gets inadvertently turned off due to a network issue.
Newly unveiled forensic toolkit can extract full file system & keychain data from A11-A13 devices running iOS 14.4-14.8
Developmental news pertaining to iOS software security surfaced this week after the @ElcomSoft Twitter account shared screenshots of what appears to be a working forensic toolkit for A11-A13 handsets running iOS or iPadOS 14.4-14.8.