If you are using an iPhone, then it has a massive security update. Find below the complete in and out of the new iOS 13 update. Bought an iPhone recently? Then you probably would have received the latest iOS 13 update. Apart from the leading additions to an iPhone such as the Apple Arcade or Dark mode, it also offers a range of privacy and security features.
IPhone security received a minor setback in the past but still, it is regarded as one of the safest consumer-driven operating systems. And, the latest features strengthens the security and privacy of every iPhone user. The following are the best ways the new iPhone update is keeping you safe from growing security threats.
Tailored Location Controls
Now you have greater control over how every iPhone app can access your current location. Besides granting permission to apps to use your location anytime or while using the app, you can allow apps to access location only once. IPhone apps will show pop-ups to ask your permission to get location access.With iOS 12, you might receive a few pop-ups reminding you that the app is accessing your current location. But by updating iPhone to iOS 13, you can track detailed data the apps are using. Also, it explains the reason an app is using your location which you can block completely.
Protection against Wi-Fi Tracking
Like Bluetooth, a few deceitful apps were tracking your current location without asking the user's permission. Rather they would observe the public Wi-Fi networks you often use outside. But the privacy options carefully baked in iOS 13 update has completely disabled it. You won't find an option for it anywhere even if you toggle the setting.Sign-In Using Apple
Use Apple to sign in to freshly downloaded apps just like you access Twitter, Facebook, or Google. But this easy option restricts data passed to the third party to the username and email address. Apple can help you build a temporary username (if you wish to). However, if you are still receiving messages, just try to shut it down and keep on using your iPhone.This incredible updates combat scams or unscrupulous messages you receive right in your inbox. In this way, you won't have to create a fake account to protect privacy and stay away from unwanted emails.
Stop Bluetooth Access
Right after installing iOS 13 updates, you will suddenly receive a wide array of downloaded or built-in apps asking your permission to share data using Bluetooth. This crucial data can be leveraged to know your current location using Bluetooth beacon in many stores. Just turn it off completely if you don't want to grant permission. However, you must know permitting Bluetooth to share data differs from the streaming audio option to avoid losing connection with your headphones.Send and Share Photos without the Location
Even if you wish to share pictures or videos with your friends, but not your current location or IP. Whenever you share a picture using iOS 13 on the Photos app check a new option to remove the location data before sending it.Block Unwanted Callers & VoIP Apps
After installing the iOS update, you can seamlessly reroute unwanted callers straight to voicemail. But this is a faster and efficient security feature than the users might imagine. This new feature checks everything ranging from the Contacts app to messages and mail for unknown numbers. You will see a small tick every time a carrier-verified person calls you to identify scammers.Even if you are using Voice-over-IP apps to create video calls or audio cannot access your data in the iOS 13 update. This kind of data collection is used to connect everyday calls faster if you are not running a background app. It saves your data from abuse. Experts say a few popular apps such as Snapchat or WhatsApp have to make some adjustments to align with this update.
Put HomeKit on the Router
Experience extra support for the HomeKit-enabled routers which is a staggering security feature of the iOS 13 update. These devices can isolate all the in-home smart devices when they are launched on the market. This stops malware to extend across all devices if it strikes anyone of the smart device. Attacks among connected iPhone devices has become increasingly important. The reason Apple's HomeKit-enabled routers are exceptional. This helps you assign and boost the security of every one of your HomeKit devices as follows.No restrictions
- iPhone accessories can only connect to an in-house router and approved services on the internet
- You won't be able to speak with each other when you are not using HomeKit-enabled devices
- Home-Kit enabled privacy features will encrypt your footage before it leaves the house
- Besides the security and privacy features, there are several amazing iOS 13 features you can access after installing the update.
