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WhatsApp for iOS Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature Which Prevents Media Auto-Saving
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the user on the recipient device.
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Apple Hit With $162 Million French Antitrust Fine Over Privacy Tool
French antitrust regulators levied a fine of EUR 150 million ($162.4 million or roughly Rs. 1,389 crore) on Apple this week. The head of the French Competition Authority dismissed worries that the decision would prompt retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap fines on EU countries fining US companies.
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UK Asks Apple For Access To Users' Encrypted Accounts: Report
UK's office of the Home Secretary has served Apple with a document called a technical capability notice, ordering it to provide the access, as per a report.
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Apple Highlights Siri’s Privacy-Focused Approach Amid Growing Data Security Concerns
Apple issued a statement on Wednesday highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting user data processed by Siri. The statement came just days after the Cupertino-based tech giant agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed that Apple recorded private conversations with the voice assistant and sold them to third parties suc...
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Apple Intelligence in China Will Reportedly Be Backed by Baidu’s Ernie 4.0 AI Model
Apple Intelligence, the company’s in-house suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features for its devices, will reportedly be provided by Baidu’s AI models in China. The Cupertino-based tech giant has so far not released its new AI features in the European Union countries and China due to regulatory obstacles. While the problem in the EU largel...
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Apple Must Face Narrowed Privacy Lawsuit Over Its Apps
Apple must face a narrowed privacy lawsuit after a US judge has dismissed most claims based on Apple's "Allow Apps to Request to Track" setting on the company's iPhones, while allowing claims that the company of violating the privacy of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users by collecting their personal data through proprietary apps such as the App Sto...
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iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 With Apple Intelligence, Call Recording and More Features Rolled Out
iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 update for the iPhone has been rolled out by Apple and it brings several highly anticipated features. The most notable addition is Apple Intelligence. The update also adds features to Siri, brings new tools and promises to maintain privacy when using Apple’s AI tools, in addition to system-wide improvements and bug fixes...
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Apple Rejected Meta’s Partnership Proposal to Bring Its AI Chatbot Months Ago: Report
Apple, in an earlier report, was said to be in discussions with Meta to onboard it as a third-party artificial intelligence (AI) partner to power new features for its devices. However, a new report now claims that the two companies held brief talks months ago, where the social media giant proposed the integration of its AI chatbot into the iPhone, ...
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iOS 18 With Home Screen Customisation, Improved Privacy Controls Unveiled at WWDC 2024
Apple iOS 18 was unveiled at WWDC 2024, along with support for new artificial intelligence features. The latest version of iOS 18 will roll out to eligible iPhone models later this year, according to the company. Here's everything you need to know about iOS 18, from new features and functionality, compatible smartphones, and when it will be availab...
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Google Issues Privacy Warning For All Android, iPhone Users. Here's Why
Google has issued a warning for all Android and iPhone users, regarding the potential security and privacy risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in smartphone apps.
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Beeper Takes Down Beeper Mini App From Google Play Store After iMessage Saga: Report
Beeper Mini has been involved in a long-running saga of promising to facilitate iMessage to Android users, getting blocked by Apple, and finding repeated workarounds to make the service work. The messaging platform seems to be running out of options now, as the Beeper Mini app has reportedly been removed from Google Play Store.
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Apple Granted Two Patents That Could Help Protect iPhone Screens From Snooping Eyes
Apple has been granted two patents that describe two different methods to make it difficult for snoopers to spy on the contents of a display. The company aims to limit the viewing angles of the display. The company has explored two methods of implementing the privacy features in its products, the use of a privacy film and an electric current to dyn...
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iOS 17.1 Update Includes Fix for Purported Screen Burn-in Bug, Fixes Significant Location Privacy Bug: Report
iOS 17.1 will roll out to users next week and the iPhone maker will reportedly introduce fixes for two issues that were present on iOS 17. Apple is expected to resolve an image retention bug that affected some iPhone models, while the default iOS keyboard will also be much snappier after the update. Meanwhile, a privacy bug related to Significant L...
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iOS 17 Modifies Privacy Settings on iPhones After Update? Apple Reportedly Investigating User Claims
iOS 17 update enabled two settings that were previously disabled on some iPhone models, according to security researchers. Apple is reportedly investigating these claims after a post on X by the researchers received responses from users that the setting was enabled on their iPhone after the update.
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WhatsApp for iOS Testing Advanced Chat Privacy Feature Which Prevents Media Auto-Saving
WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its iOS app which aims to improve privacy in conversations by adding another layer of security. As per a feature tracker, the new feature, dubbed Advanced Chat Privacy, implements several changes which restrict the automatic saving of media shared by the user on the recipient device.
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Apple Hit With $162 Million French Antitrust Fine Over Privacy Tool
French antitrust regulators levied a fine of EUR 150 million ($162.4 million or roughly Rs. 1,389 crore) on Apple this week. The head of the French Competition Authority dismissed worries that the decision would prompt retaliation from U.S. President Donald Trump who has threatened to slap fines on EU countries fining US companies.
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UK Asks Apple For Access To Users' Encrypted Accounts: Report
UK's office of the Home Secretary has served Apple with a document called a technical capability notice, ordering it to provide the access, as per a report.
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Apple Highlights Siri’s Privacy-Focused Approach Amid Growing Data Security Concerns
Apple issued a statement on Wednesday highlighting the company’s commitment to protecting user data processed by Siri. The statement came just days after the Cupertino-based tech giant agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed that Apple recorded private conversations with the voice assistant and sold them to third parties suc...
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Apple Intelligence in China Will Reportedly Be Backed by Baidu’s Ernie 4.0 AI Model
Apple Intelligence, the company’s in-house suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features for its devices, will reportedly be provided by Baidu’s AI models in China. The Cupertino-based tech giant has so far not released its new AI features in the European Union countries and China due to regulatory obstacles. While the problem in the EU largel...
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Apple Must Face Narrowed Privacy Lawsuit Over Its Apps
Apple must face a narrowed privacy lawsuit after a US judge has dismissed most claims based on Apple's "Allow Apps to Request to Track" setting on the company's iPhones, while allowing claims that the company of violating the privacy of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users by collecting their personal data through proprietary apps such as the App Sto...
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iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 With Apple Intelligence, Call Recording and More Features Rolled Out
iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 update for the iPhone has been rolled out by Apple and it brings several highly anticipated features. The most notable addition is Apple Intelligence. The update also adds features to Siri, brings new tools and promises to maintain privacy when using Apple’s AI tools, in addition to system-wide improvements and bug fixes...
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Apple Rejected Meta’s Partnership Proposal to Bring Its AI Chatbot Months Ago: Report
Apple, in an earlier report, was said to be in discussions with Meta to onboard it as a third-party artificial intelligence (AI) partner to power new features for its devices. However, a new report now claims that the two companies held brief talks months ago, where the social media giant proposed the integration of its AI chatbot into the iPhone, ...
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iOS 18 With Home Screen Customisation, Improved Privacy Controls Unveiled at WWDC 2024
Apple iOS 18 was unveiled at WWDC 2024, along with support for new artificial intelligence features. The latest version of iOS 18 will roll out to eligible iPhone models later this year, according to the company. Here's everything you need to know about iOS 18, from new features and functionality, compatible smartphones, and when it will be availab...
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Google Issues Privacy Warning For All Android, iPhone Users. Here's Why
Google has issued a warning for all Android and iPhone users, regarding the potential security and privacy risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in smartphone apps.
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Beeper Takes Down Beeper Mini App From Google Play Store After iMessage Saga: Report
Beeper Mini has been involved in a long-running saga of promising to facilitate iMessage to Android users, getting blocked by Apple, and finding repeated workarounds to make the service work. The messaging platform seems to be running out of options now, as the Beeper Mini app has reportedly been removed from Google Play Store.
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Apple Granted Two Patents That Could Help Protect iPhone Screens From Snooping Eyes
Apple has been granted two patents that describe two different methods to make it difficult for snoopers to spy on the contents of a display. The company aims to limit the viewing angles of the display. The company has explored two methods of implementing the privacy features in its products, the use of a privacy film and an electric current to dyn...
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iOS 17.1 Update Includes Fix for Purported Screen Burn-in Bug, Fixes Significant Location Privacy Bug: Report
iOS 17.1 will roll out to users next week and the iPhone maker will reportedly introduce fixes for two issues that were present on iOS 17. Apple is expected to resolve an image retention bug that affected some iPhone models, while the default iOS keyboard will also be much snappier after the update. Meanwhile, a privacy bug related to Significant L...
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iOS 17 Modifies Privacy Settings on iPhones After Update? Apple Reportedly Investigating User Claims
iOS 17 update enabled two settings that were previously disabled on some iPhone models, according to security researchers. Apple is reportedly investigating these claims after a post on X by the researchers received responses from users that the setting was enabled on their iPhone after the update.
