The Impact of Apple Updates on Privacy and Advertising

This chapter examines the functionalities introduced in watchOS 7.4 and iOS 14.5, particularly the ability to unlock iPhones using the Apple Watch while wearing a mask. It discusses the implications of Apple's new app tracking transparency feature and its impact on companies like Facebook, highlighting tensions between user privacy and advertising strategies. Additionally, the chapter touches on ongoing legal disputes related to Apple's control over its platform and the effects on competition in the tech industry.