For some users, Apple's latest iOS 17 software turns the iPhone's Significant Locations privacy option back on even though they previously disabled it.
PSA: Check your iPhone’s privacy settings after updating to iOS 17
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How to hide your IP address and prevent tracking in Safari
Learn how to browse the web in Safari privately and securely by hiding your IP address from trackers and websites, and removing tracking information from URLs.
TelegramStoryConfirm adds two-step confirmation for Telegram users who upload Stories
The Telegram app, often used as a communication medium when users want to enjoy the peace of mind of end-to-end encrypted messaging, also sports a feature called Stories where users can share unique moments of their lives with other Telegram users.
A privacy bug in the latest macOS Ventura update breaks location permissions
macOS Ventura has a bug preventing you from managing location permissions, without any apps showing up in the macOS location services settings.
Apple has a new developer rule to curb app tracking via device fingerprinting
Apple’s escalated anti-tracking measures as developers must clarify the use of any APIs labeled as “required reason API” that could be used for device fingerprinting.
How to redact or black out the sensitive text of a PDF on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Learn how to securely redact or black out emails, phone numbers, bank accounts, and other confidential text on PDF documents to protect your privacy.
How to automatically blur nude or sensitive photos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
This guide teaches you about Apple's Communication Safety and Sensitive Content Warning features to ensure you or your child never encounter unsolicited nude photos, GIFs, or videos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
TikTok for iPhone brings passkey support for passwordless login authentication
TikTok for iPhone is bringing support for passkeys, a secure authentication method that uses Touch ID or Face ID instead of prompting you to enter passwords.
Leaked screenshots show Google’s upcoming AirTag tracking Android app
Google’s upcoming app will notify Android users when an unknown personal item tracker, such as Apple’s AirTag, has been detected near them.
LendMyPhone 5 brings a macOS-inspired Guest Mode to jailbroken iOS & iPadOS 15 and 16 devices
The LendMyPhone series of jailbreak tweaks by iOS developer GeometricSoftware is so good that we’ve been showing it to our readers every time the developer launches their latest iteration for the newest strain of iOS & iPadOS, and this year will be no different.
IntelligentPass 5 disables your jailbroken iPhone or iPad’s passcode automatically when in low-risk situations
If you like using a passcode to keep your iPhone or iPad secure, but you also wish there was a way for your device to know when it was in a safe place where a passcode wasn’t absolutely necessary so that you could access your device faster, then you’re absolutely going to love the concept behind a jailbreak tweak called IntelligentPass 5 by iOS developer Geometric Software.
How to lock and unlock private Safari tabs with Face ID, Touch ID or password
Learn how to lock and unlock your private tabs and windows in Safari with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode.