Apple has released a new Android app called “Tracker Detect” to help people who don’t own Apple products to identity unexpected AirTags near them in an effort to boost privacy. If a user thinks they …
WhatsApp changes default privacy settings
WhatsApp has activated new security measures on its messaging platform to prevent unknown contacts from seeing a user’s last seen or online status. As reported by WABetaInfo, the privacy setting …
WhatsApp blocks third-party apps from seeing online details
In addition, WhatsApp is also working on a feature that will enable users to restrict certain information including their ‘Last Seen’ and profile pict..
WhatsApp’s new privacy update will restrict stalkers from monitoring your online movement
Meta-owned WhatsApp has new privacy update will prevent unknown contacts from accessing user’s data. The new update will block unknown contacts from viewing user’s last seen or on …
The Best iOS Apps and macOS Apps: December 2021
Welcome back to another edition of AppleToolBox’s Best Apps! In this article, we’re going to be covering the best iOS apps and the best macOS apps. This …
Apple’s great new iPhone privacy feature is like an X-ray for apps
App Privacy Report makes it easy to see which apps have access to your data and sensors—and which third-party domains they’re contacting behind the scenes.
Best iPhone apps to enhance your experience with Apple Music
Although iOS comes with a native Apple Music app, there are some third-party apps that offer even better experiences for those who subscribe to Apple’s streaming service. If you’re an Apple Music …
Apple’s new Tracker Detect app helps Android users find hidden AirTags
Apple has released a new app that enables Android users to determine whether someone may be tracking them using an AirTag or similar compatible trackers from other companies. Called Tracker …
Southlake Apple Store reopens after COVID-19 outbreak infects more than 20 employees
The Apple Store in Southlake Town Square reopened Monday after a COVID-19 outbreak affected 22 employees and forced the location to close for five …
Apple Wins Stay in Epic Case, Won’t Have to Implement App Store Changes Tomorrow
Apple has successfully won a stay on an injunction that would have required it to make sweeping App Store changes as soon as December 9, so for …
Southlake Apple Store reopens after COVID-19 outbreak of more than 20 employees
The Apple Store in Southlake Town Square reopened Monday after a COVID-19 outbreak affected 22 employees and forced the location to close for five …
Apple Watch Series 7 drops to all-time low thanks to Green Monday deals
Whether you’re holiday shopping, upgrading your fitness tracker or you’re a fan of all things Apple, news of the latest deal on the brand new smartwatch from Apple will be music to your ears. A major …
Epic vs. Apple App Store changes will wait until after the appeal
Apple has succeeded in its bid to temporarily stay a court order forcing it to make changes to App Store payment guidelines following the landmark Epic vs. Apple ruling.
Apple gets last-minute delay in complying with App Store changes after Epic lawsuit
Apple won’t have to allow App Store developers to direct users to alternative payment systems for the time being. At the last minute, an appeals court judge granted Apple’s motion to delay App Store …
Apple’s app tracking transparency feature isn’t an instant privacy button
A report from the Financial Times acts as a reminder of what Apple’s App Tracking Transparency settings do and do not do to protect your privacy (via Ars Technica). While asking apps to not track you …
You can monitor any flight directly from the Messages app on your iPhone
Keep track of flight delays, departure gate numbers and other flight information directly from your text messages.
Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram: What you need to know about the major security and privacy differences
Looking for a more secure messaging app? We’ve detailed the key privacy and security differences between three of the biggest players — including the one Elon Musk recommends.