Apple on Monday announced that it will take its privacy policy to a new level. They launched the App Tracking Transparency feature which will automatically hide the user IP addresses by default in the Safari browser.
Apple To Give Users More Control Over Their Data
As per the latest reports, Apple said that it will give its users more control over their data. This would include sharing the data with the applications they install on their Apple devices.
Apple also said that they will stop third parties from snooping on the Mail user’s vial tracking pixels. With this, the mail will also be able to hide the user’s IP addresses by default like Safari. It will further launch an App Privacy Report which will be available in the settings options.
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The app will provide an overview of the privacy-related issues that the apps installed may have. It would include things like how often the apps use the user’s contacts, microphone, location, or any other data and identifiers.
Apple rolled out the App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14.5 as part of a broader privacy push. It’s a relatively simple change that requires all apps to obtain permission before they track users across other apps and websites.
Apple Unveils New Features for macOS
Apple recently announced new updates to macOS called macOS Monterey. The new features include Airplay coming to the Mac devices. Users will be able to use Airplay with music, content, and video with the Mac display.
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It also includes new features in the notes app and universal control. With universal control, users will be able to transfer files from Mac devices easily. Furthermore, shortcuts apps will also be available to Macbook which has macOS Monterey.
SharePlay will also be available to the users. With this, users will be able to share their favorite music, TV shows, movies, projects and a lot more with other users. Third-party apps will also be able to bring their own apps into FaceTime.
