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Podnews released an April Fools' joke regarding Apple Podcasts changing its "subscribe" button to "follow" in iOS 14.6. The prank further claimed that Apple would begin monitoring telephone conversations and Facebook accounts. Additionally, the joke referenced Mark Cuban fighting for branding rights over his new Clubhouse-style application.
The release of iOS 14 introduces new privacy notifications, such as a red light when the camera is active and alerts when apps access the clipboard. While the hosts see this as a positive step toward "Off The Grid" (OTG) status, they warn that sophisticated hackers can still bypass these indicators. They recommend using firewalls and VPNs for better security.
Apple iOS 14 Privacy Changes and Smart Speaker Surveillance
Apple's iOS 14 update will require apps to get user permission before tracking them, a move that Facebook claims could significantly hurt its advertising revenue. Additionally, reports indicate that police requests for smart speaker recordings have increased by 72%, raising further privacy concerns.
