The company tells Apple users that tracking helps keep those platforms “free of charge,” but opting out now doesn’t mean paying up later.
Security / Privacy
Google’s Grand Plan to Eradicate Cookies Is Crumbling
Regulators in the EU and competitors have raised concerns about the company’s proposals to rewrite the rules of online advertising.
The New iOS Update Lets You Stop Ads From Tracking You
Facebook and other advertisers fought the move, but App Tracking Transparency is finally here.
How to Log In to Your Devices Without Passwords
You can use your face, fingerprint, or a wearable to get access to your gadgets. It saves you some typing—and makes you feel like a spy.
Facebook Had Years to Fix Flaw That Leaked 500M Users’ Data
Software makers can’t catch every bug every time, but Facebook had ample warning about the privacy problems with its “contact import” feature.
Signal Adds a Payments Feature—With Cryptocurrency
The encrypted messaging app is integrating support for MobileCoin in a bid to keep up with the features offered by its more mainstream rivals.
The UK Is Trying to Stop Facebook’s End-to-End Encryption
The government’s latest attack is aimed at discouraging the company from following through with its planned rollout across platforms.
How to Keep Nearby Strangers from Sending You Files
Sharing is caring—except when it’s an unwelcome photo from a rando on the subway. Here’s how to lock down your phone and computer.
Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech
The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.