Phone updates always cause ripples in people's lives but this latest Apple update is creating waves by drawing attention to how many apps collect user information to make money!
Why should you care? Let's find out!
Battle Between Facebook And Apple
Larger impacts of the Apple iOS 14.5 software update:
Apple
Privacy is a selling feature for Apple products
People should have to option to not be tracked
These changes will force companies to charge for apps
People on average don't choose to be tracked
App Data Collection
Did you know that companies are collecting your data even when you aren't using their apps?
Check the privacy guideline below which you can find under the "Your Facebook Information" tab in the Facebook Settings.
It's not just Facebook. Most apps and websites collect our data in a similar way.
How Is Our Personal Data Being Used?
Most of the time, companies use our personal information to show us targeted advertisements.
Most free websites aren't actually free! They earn money by selling our information to the advertising agencies.
Quiz
Which of these apps collect your personal data?
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