“This user never requested that my on-device experiences be “enriched” by phoning home to Cupertino. This choice was made by Apple, silently, without my consent.

From my own perspective, computing privacy is simple: if something happens entirely on my computer, then it’s private, whereas if my computer sends data to the manufacturer of the computer, then it’s not private, or at least not entirely private […] By enabling the “feature” without asking, Apple disrespects users and their preferences. I never wanted my iPhone to phone home to Apple.

Remember this advertisement? “What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone.” That was demonstrably a lie.“

#Apple #Privacy

https://9to5mac.com/2024/12/30/enhanced-visual-search-shares-your-photos-with-apple-by-default-to-identify-landmarks/

Reply to this note

Please Login to reply.

Discussion

Thx for sharing! I reposted it for higher visibility.

Thanks friend! Followed you! 🫂

Yeah, privacy features on Apple products have almost always been a lie. They capture everything you do and tell Apple about it to create a "better user experience".

Don't use iPhone. The whole caring about your privacy thing is largely just marketing.