Secure your Apple device in minutes! Here are easy-to-follow steps to protect your personal data and more.
Apple lets you lock or hide certain apps. Locking an app, which contains personal information, makes it invisible when you share your screen or give your phone to someone.
Instead of providing apps access to all your contacts iOS 18 lets users pick and choose which contacts to give access to apps.
Safari now locks private browsing windows by default. When you use private browsing, Safari won’t remember the pages you visit, your search history, or auto-fill info. You can unlock it with FaceID, TouchID, or your passcode.
Apple’s Link Tracking Protection helps you remove unwanted tracking when you click on URLs or share it.
Safety check is a must-have for anyone who feels their safety is at risk. It lets you quickly stop sharing your info with people and also apps. It allows you to check what info you’re sharing with others.
The App Privacy Report shows you how all apps access your data like location, mic and camera etc. Going through the report you can adjust your data according to your needs.
With an iCloud+ subscription, Hide My Email lets you make random email addresses for apps, websites, and services. That way your real email stays private. Whether you’re signing up for a newsletter, making a purchase, or creating a new account, this feature keeps your real email hidden.
Apple gives you a recording indicator to let you know when an app is using your device’s mic or camera. An orange dot shows up when the mic is in use, and a green dot shows up when the camera (or both the camera and mic) is in use. This way, you know if an app is using sensitive features on your device.
For better privacy, you can share approximate location instead of exact location.
iCloud+ users that keeps your browsing history and IP address hidden from websites, even Apple itself. It’s like a secret shield for your online activities. By turning on these 10 privacy and security features, you can take control of your data and keep your personal info safe on your Apple devices. From managing app permissions to private browsing, Apple’s got you covered.