Apple introduces a major update to Safari Private Browsing to better protect users against third-party trackers while browsing the web.
“Advanced tracking and fingerprint protection features further help prevent websites from using modern technology to track or identify your device,” the iPhone maker said.
“Private Browsing now locks when not in use, allowing users to keep tabs open even when away from the device.”
This privacy improvement was previewed at Apple’s annual World Developers Conference (WWDC) last week. These will roll out to users later this year as part of iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.
Another significant change includes link tracking protection in Mail, Messages, and Safari’s private mode, which automatically adds tracking parameters in commonly used URLs to track information about clicks. Removed.
“Safari has historically been a little-known pioneer of private browsing and a plethora of privacy and security features, but this year it’s a real powerhouse,” Apple’s Craig Federighi told Fast Company. said to have spoken. “Browsing the Internet is he one of the major threat vectors to privacy.”
iOS also adds a new embedded photo picker that allows users to share specific photos with other apps while keeping the rest of their library private.
Apple is further improving the safety of communications to warn children when sending and receiving explicit images in messages, and to include video content as well. Additionally, the feature extends to his AirDrop, FaceTime video messages, and photo picker.
Privacy-preserving technologies that help keep communications safe include enhanced sensitive content warnings, an optional setting to help adult users avoid receiving unsolicited nude images and videos via Messages, AirDrop, or FaceTime video messages. is also expected.
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Users can also securely share sets of passwords and passkeys with others via iCloud Keychain by creating groups. Individuals in the group can add and edit passwords and ensure their passwords are current.
Finally, Apple is introducing new features to Lockdown Mode, including “safer wireless connection defaults, media handling, media sharing defaults, sandboxing, and network security optimizations.” Enhanced security settings have been extended to watchOS as well.
“When lockdown mode is enabled, it further hardens the device, severely restricts certain features, and significantly reduces the attack surface for users who need additional protection,” Apple said.
“Lockdown Mode will be extended to provide even greater protection to those who may be targeted by mercenary spyware due to their personalities and behavior.”
