Apple is about to roll out a major privacy update for the Safari browser and apps, almost completely limiting users’ tracking.
Writing on its site, Apple says the enhanced protections in the new Safari even help prevent websites from using the latest techniques to track or identify a user’s device. Private browsing mode now locks tabs when not in use, allowing users to keep them open even when away from the device
Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) The privacy enhancements were introduced at Apple last week. The new features are expected to roll out in part of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma later this year.
Other important changes include Link Tracking Protection in Mail, Messages and Safari’s privacy mode to automatically remove tracking parameters in URLs
Craig Federighi, g ‘s chief software engineer at Apple told Fast Company that Safari is a browser that pioneers privacy as well as a lot of security features, and this year it’s a breakthrough at a time when web browsing is one of the biggest threats. threaten privacy.
There’s also a new photo picker feature, which allows specific photos to be shared with other apps while keeping the rest of the library private. Apple also improved Communication Safety, which will warn children when receiving or sending sensitive images or videos in the Messages app. The feature is being extended to AirDrop, FaceTime video messages, and photo picks.
Users can also securely share a set of passwords and password keys with others via iCloud Keychain by creating a group. Each individual in the group can add and edit passwords to keep them up to date.
Apple is bringing new features into Lockdown Mode, including more secure wireless connections, media handling, sandboxing, and optimized network security. Advanced privacy settings are also being extended to support watchOS.
Apple says enabling Locked Mode strengthens the device’s defenses and limits certain functions, greatly reducing the vulnerability of those who need protection. This functionality is intended to provide additional protection for those who may be targeted by mercenary spyware
