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Roadtesting iOS 14
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<blockquote data-quote="Rod" data-source="post: 1862450" data-attributes="member: 204485"><p>There are a few new security features in iOS14 some of which I have been able to test an others I have not; for example very time an app accesses the camera or microphone, a dot appears above the signal strength meter. A green dot for when the camera is accessed (similar to the green LED that lights up on Macs when the camera is on), and an orange dot for microphone access. I guess that beats putting a piece of tape over the camera like some have done with Mac desktops and portables but of course you then need to do something about it.</p><p></p><p>There is also, stopping apps that don't need it from knowing your precise location: To access this setting go to <strong>Settings > Privacy > Location Services</strong> and then check the settings for the apps that have access to your location. You can un-click the Precise Location button for each app, obviously not for apps like Maps or Find My iPhone.</p><p></p><p>Another thing that I have seen is apps requesting local network access. Some apps need this because they may be used to control Bluetooth or WiFi gadgets like TuneIn Radio or Spotify but why other apps like Facebook need it is unknown, still if it is required I'm sure it will request it when needed. Or you can change it back in <strong>Settings > Privacy > Local Network</strong></p><p></p><p>iOS 14/1PadOS 14 can now supply a random "private" MAC address when you join or reconnect to a Wi-Fi network. This can help prevent you being tracked when using network connections. I first became aware of this in a shopping centre when I noticed I could see my Wifes name in the free WiFi options along with a bunch of other people I didn't know.</p><p>It's good to be aware of this feature because is on by default, you can find it by going <strong>Settings > Wi-Fi</strong> and then click on the "i" in a circle next to the network should you wish to turn it off for a particular WiFi network. For example some smart networks are designed to send out a notification when a new device connects. It can also mess with parental controls or corporate/enterprise networks where permissions are assigned based on a MAC address. Pressing the "i" also enables you to see your assigned private address should you need to know.</p><p></p><p>Well that's it so far. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite22" alt="(y)" title="Thumbs up (y)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(y)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rod, post: 1862450, member: 204485"] There are a few new security features in iOS14 some of which I have been able to test an others I have not; for example very time an app accesses the camera or microphone, a dot appears above the signal strength meter. A green dot for when the camera is accessed (similar to the green LED that lights up on Macs when the camera is on), and an orange dot for microphone access. I guess that beats putting a piece of tape over the camera like some have done with Mac desktops and portables but of course you then need to do something about it. There is also, stopping apps that don't need it from knowing your precise location: To access this setting go to [B]Settings > Privacy > Location Services[/B] and then check the settings for the apps that have access to your location. You can un-click the Precise Location button for each app, obviously not for apps like Maps or Find My iPhone. Another thing that I have seen is apps requesting local network access. Some apps need this because they may be used to control Bluetooth or WiFi gadgets like TuneIn Radio or Spotify but why other apps like Facebook need it is unknown, still if it is required I'm sure it will request it when needed. Or you can change it back in [B]Settings > Privacy > Local Network[/B] iOS 14/1PadOS 14 can now supply a random "private" MAC address when you join or reconnect to a Wi-Fi network. This can help prevent you being tracked when using network connections. I first became aware of this in a shopping centre when I noticed I could see my Wifes name in the free WiFi options along with a bunch of other people I didn't know. It's good to be aware of this feature because is on by default, you can find it by going [B]Settings > Wi-Fi[/B] and then click on the "i" in a circle next to the network should you wish to turn it off for a particular WiFi network. For example some smart networks are designed to send out a notification when a new device connects. It can also mess with parental controls or corporate/enterprise networks where permissions are assigned based on a MAC address. Pressing the "i" also enables you to see your assigned private address should you need to know. Well that's it so far. (y) [/QUOTE]
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