Safari: Apple doubles down on security, privacy for users: New features in Safari, Messages and more – Times of India

Stop unwanted tracking in Safari

Apple is making Safari — its browser — more secure and will offer greater protection against trackers as users browse the web and from people who might have access to their device. Advanced tracking and fingerprinting protections go even further to help prevent websites from using the latest techniques to track or identify a user’s device. In Safari, when using private browsing mode, a user can keep tabs open even when stepping away from the device.

Know what Photos are being shared

There will be a new embedded Photos picker, which will help users share specific photos with apps while keeping the rest of their library private. When apps ask to access the user’s entire photo library, the user will be shown more information about what they’ll be sharing, along with occasional reminders of their choice.

Advanced warning on shared content

There might be times when some unwanted content may be shared with users. Apple’s Sensitive Content Warning feature will help adult users avoid seeing unwanted nude images and videos when receiving them in Messages, an AirDrop, a FaceTime video message. Do keep in mind that this feature will be optional and can be turned on by the user in Privacy & Security settings.

The all-new Check In feature

There’s a new feature which will allow users to let friends or family members know they’ve reached their destination safely. Once turned on by the user, Check In automatically detects when the user has reached their intended destination, and will let selected contacts know via Messages. In the case that something unexpected happens while the user is on their way, Check In will recognise that the user is not making progress toward their declared destination and check in with them. If they don’t respond, the feature will share useful information — like the user’s precise location, battery level, cell service status, and the last active time using their iPhone — with the contacts the user selected. All the data and information shared with Check In is end-to-end encrypted so only the user’s family member or friend can read it, not Apple or anyone else.