\tApple implemented privacy controls in its iOS 13 [1] update which offer users more control over the location information they allow apps to access.<\/p>\n
Notable changes include an option to grant apps one-time access to location data; and alerts which remind users about apps tracking their location, show a map of the movements recorded, and offer an option to adjust the settings.<\/p>\n
The update also debuts prompts requiring users to explicitly approve apps to access Bluetooth capabilities, which The Verge noted can be used as a backhanded way to trace a user\u2019s movements by following their connection to different beacons.<\/p>\n
Additionally, users now have the option to remove potentially revealing location data from photos before sharing an image.<\/p>\n
The changes comes as part of Apple\u2019s attempt to differentiate itself on the issue of privacy [2]. However, the company has not been immune from missteps.<\/p>\n
Apple recently found itself in hot water after users learned recordings of Siri interactions were used for analysis without their knowledge. The company apologised [3] and pledged to reinstate reviews as an opt-in only programme.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/apple-flags-privacy-as-iphone-ipad-platforms-updated\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/apple-ceo-renews-call-for-us-privacy-regs\/
\n[3] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/apple-apologises-requires-opt-in-for-siri-reviews\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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