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All Privacy Updates From WWDC 2023!

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Jun 7, 2023
Discover Apple's latest privacy updates from WWDC 2023, including enhanced Safari tracker blocking and revamped photo permissions. Dive into the implications of local scanning for sensitive content and improvements in Lockdown Mode. The hosts discuss iCloud Keychain's family passkey sharing and the addition of Safari profiles and web apps. They also share reactions to the Apple Vision Pro, pondering its social impact and use as a productivity tool. Lastly, hear about behind-the-scenes insights from a Synology review and the move to a new community forum.
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Safari Tracker Blocking And Photo Permissions

  • Safari private browsing now blocks known trackers and you can enable tracker blocking for all browsing.
  • iOS photo-permission UI may be cleaned up but functionality appears unchanged.
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Local Sensitive Content Scanning Expanded

  • Communication Safety scanning now works on videos and has an adult "Sensitive Content Warning" opt-in.
  • Apple runs these scans locally and offers a third-party API to integrate into other apps.
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Passkey Sharing Encourages Lock‑In

  • iCloud Keychain will let families share passwords and passkeys, reinforcing ecosystem lock-in.
  • Third-party password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden are adding passkey support as alternatives.
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