More evidence of #Apple devices changing settings without user permission. #privacy

9to5Mac

Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some refuseniks

While most of us are have welcomed Apple Intelligence and are impatiently waiting for it to do more, there are...

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“This user never requested that my on-device experiences be “enriched” by phoning home to Cupertino. This choice was made by Apple, silently, without my consent. From my own perspective, computing privacy is simple: if something happens entirely on my computer, then it’s private, whereas if my computer sends data to the manufacturer of the computer, then it’s not private, or at least not entirely private […] By enabling the “feature” without asking, Apple disrespects users and their preferences. I never wanted my iPhone to phone home to Apple. Remember this advertisement? “What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone.” That was demonstrably a lie.“ #Apple #Privacy

9to5Mac

Enhanced Visual Search shares your photos with Apple by default

A developer has noted that Apple’s Photos app shares your iPhone photos with Apple by default, for an iOS 18...

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404 Media

Meta Deletes Trans and Nonbinary Messenger Themes

Amid a series of changes that allows users to target LGBTQ+ people, Meta has deleted product features it initially championed.

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"Even if we stand no chance, I would rather die as a Canadian than live as an American" Correct! 🇨🇦

Latin Times

Canadians Prepared to Go to War Against America to Defend Independence from Trump: 'Just Say When'

In light of recent remarks from President-elect Donald Trump focused on acquiring Canada, Canadians are expressing a willingness to stand up and fi...

It seems Android 15 is going to be tightening up! #Android #Google #Privacy “Android is changing as Google narrows the gap to iPhone. For many longtime Android users, these changes will land badly as their phones lock down for the first time.” “It adds unsafe connection protection and live threat detection, using AI to monitor how an app actually behaves on your phone, flagging risks before any central monitoring has picked up issues.” “Android 15's new sideloading restrictions could signal a shift for the Android ecosystem,” “These tighter security measures protect average users from malicious apps but risk alienating power users, amateur developers, modders, and enthusiasts who depend on Android's flexibility.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/01/08/google-just-made-android-more-like-iphone-in-4-weeks-samsung-will-make-it-better/

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