iOS 13 update: Top 5 privacy, security features you need to know

Apple has finally released its iOS 13 update and one thing that everybody would probably want to kw right w is how it handles users' privacy and security? Recently, a security researcher discovered and reported a flaw in iOS that exposes iPhone users' contact details without requiring any auntication or identification. Apple has already ackwledged flaw and promised a fix in next update, which is iOS 13.1. With that said, we show you how to make most of new privacy and security features in iOS 13.

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1. Apple Sign-in

Starting with iOS 13, Apple is offering an alternative to Google and Facebook third-party sign-in options: Sign in with Apple. Apple promises it won’t track you when you use “Sign in with Apple.” Interestingly, Apple allows users to mask ir real email address. In fact, Apple can give you a new, unique email for every service you use, and will automatically forward messs to your own email account.

2. Location access

Unlike before, Apple will let you grant location permission temporarily. If you close app or restart phone, you will have to grant permission again. After you’ve used an app for a while, phone will prompt you with details on where and how many times it has tapped your location.

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3. Bluetooth access

Apps that are denied location access might still be able to track your location through Bluetooth connections.  Apps that have been updated for iOS 13 must tell you specifically why y need Bluetooth.  Apple is also cracking down on apps’ ability to track your location by identifying nearby Wi-Fi networks, which can be matched to location databases. 

4. Location access through photos

When sharing photos through Photos app, you can w remove embedded location information by tapping on small “Options” link at top of screen. Location is shared by default, and you need to turn it off each time. You can also disable camera’s ability to embed location information, to begin with.

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5. Silence unkwn callers

A new setting in iOS 13 allows users to silence unkwn callers. You’ll still hear from numbers you’ve recently called or ones stored in your contacts, as well as from numbers digital assistant Siri finds in or apps, such as within your emails. Everything else will be considered spam and will go straight to voice mail.