After a long wait and months of beta testing, Google last week finally released Android 11, the latest version of the Android mobile operating system—with features offering billions of its users more control over their data security and privacy. Android security is always a hot topic and almost always for the wrong reason, including Google's failure to prevent malicious apps … [Read more...] about Android 11 — 5 New Security and Privacy Features You Need to Know
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New Privacy Features Added to the Upcoming Apple iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures.No, we're not talking about 'coronavirus,' the current global pandemic because of which Apple—for the very first time in history—organized its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) virtually.Here we're talking about a world in which we are all connected and constantly sharing data, also known as the new oil, with something … [Read more...] about New Privacy Features Added to the Upcoming Apple iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur
Why We Must Get Data Privacy Right
As consumers the world over gear up for the holiday shopping season, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday soon upon us here in the US, global consumers will be purchasing online more than ever before. In fact, global e-commerce sales are projected to be more than $140 billion over the holidays, up 15 percent from last year’s record. With all this online commerce, consumers … [Read more...] about Why We Must Get Data Privacy Right
Privacy is a Shared Responsibility
Privacy is an evolving topic with diverse perspectives on how best to balance the rights and interests of consumers and companies. As allegations of data mishandling fill headlines, privacy is now front and center on everyone’s minds. While data has been the lifeblood of innovation and economic growth, there has also been excessive data collection, lax security, and undisclosed … [Read more...] about Privacy is a Shared Responsibility
Introducing iPhone 11 Pro — Apple
The first iPhone to be called Pro. Shoot with all-new Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras. Take photos in drastically lower light with Night mode. Capture the highest-quality video of any smartphone. All powered by A13 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone, and with an unprecedented leap in battery life. Oh, and it’s water resistant up to 4 meters for 30 minutes. Learn … [Read more...] about Introducing iPhone 11 Pro — Apple
Introducing iPhone 11 — Apple
iPhone 11 is ready for action. Featuring a dual-camera system for ultra wide photos, new Night mode, and the highest-quality video in a smartphone. Water resistance up to 2 meters for 30 minutes. Faster Face ID. A 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display. And all-day battery life. All powered by the A13 Bionic — the fastest chip in a smartphone. Learn more at … [Read more...] about Introducing iPhone 11 — Apple
Apple Changes the Way It Listens to Your Siri Recordings Following Privacy Concerns
Apple today announced some major changes to its controversial 'Siri audio grading program' following criticism for employing humans to listen to audio recordings of users collected via its voice-controlled Siri personal assistant without their knowledge or consent.The move came a month after The Guardian reported that third-party contractors were regularly listening to private … [Read more...] about Apple Changes the Way It Listens to Your Siri Recordings Following Privacy Concerns
Apple Card is here
Introducing a new kind of credit card. Created by Apple, not a bank. Sign up right on your iPhone, and start using your Apple Card in minutes. Learn more and apply now: http://apple.co/AppleCard … [Read more...] about Apple Card is here
Google Proposes ‘Privacy Sandbox’ to Develop Privacy-Focused Ads
Google today announced a new initiative—called Privacy Sandbox—in an attempt to develop a set of open standards that fundamentally enhances privacy on the web while continuing to support a free, open and democratic Internet through digital advertisements.A lot of websites on the Internet today, including The Hacker News, rely on online advertisements as their primary source of … [Read more...] about Google Proposes ‘Privacy Sandbox’ to Develop Privacy-Focused Ads
Use This Privacy Tool to View and Clear Your ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ Data
Well, here we have great news for Facebook users, which is otherwise terrible for marketers and publishers whose businesses rely on Facebook advertisement for re-targeted conversations.Following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook has taken several privacy measures in the past one year with an aim to give its users more control over their data and transparency about how … [Read more...] about Use This Privacy Tool to View and Clear Your ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ Data