Clockwise 435: Never Clean Out Your Inbox
Jan 26, 2022
Jean MacDonald, a community manager at micro.blog and podcaster, teams up with automation expert Matthew Cassinelli for a lively discussion. They delve into the misuse of AirTags and brainstorm how Apple can enhance user safety. Inbox management takes center stage, revealing liberating strategies to conquer email overload. The duo also tackles Twitter's proposed Flock feature, weighing the intimacy it brings against traditional public interactions. Finally, they explore innovative uses for the Elgato foot pedal, showcasing its potential for streamlining podcasting and daily tasks.
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AirTags: Misuse and Safety Concerns
- AirTags are intended to find lost or stolen items but have been misused for personal tracking, causing serious safety concerns.
- Apple needs to address these concerns by making AirTags alert users faster and consider identity disclosure features to deter misuse.
AirTags Alerting is a Double-Edged Sword
- The wide reach of the Apple device network helps alert people to unwanted tracking, unlike cheaper GPS trackers.
- This alerting improves awareness but doesn't eliminate the terrifying experience of being tracked.
Apple's Scale Changes Tracking Dynamics
- Apple's scale with every iPhone contributing to tracking is unprecedented and changes the implications of AirTags from other tracking devices.
- Collaboration on alerting across phone makers could expand protective measures beyond just Apple users.