Apple Explains What They Really Do with Your Data Nothing

1. Does Apple steal your data?
2. Does Apple actually care about privacy?
3. What is draining my data on iPhone?
4. Can Apple see what you are doing?
5. Can I trust Apple with my data?
6. Is Apple better for privacy than Android?
7. Is Samsung More Secure Than iPhone?
8. Is iPhone really more private?
9. Can Apple see your messages?
10. Why is my data being used so fast?
11. How do I stop my phone from using so much data?
12. How do I stop my iPhone from using so much data?

Does Apple steal your data?

Crucially, Apple is still collecting a lot of data. In most cases, it's just sharing it with fewer companies. ... Apple still collects a lot of your data to optimize services and, occasionally, to serve targeted ads, even if it doesn't do it at the scale of Google and Facebook.

Does Apple actually care about privacy?

And it charges a lot for those products and services. For this reason, Apple doesn't need to invade your privacy; it doesn't fit into Apple's business model. Companies like Google and Facebook, on the other hand, offer a plethora of free or low-cost services that make money from advertising.

What is draining my data on iPhone?

View how much data you're using

If you don't want an app to use cellular data, you can turn cellular data off for that app. When cellular data is turned off, apps will only use Wi-Fi for data services. To see the cellular data usage for individual System Services, go to Settings > Cellular or Settings > Mobile Data.

Can Apple see what you are doing?

Apple gives you transparency and control over the data you share with apps. ... In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, when an app uses the microphone or camera, your device displays an indicator to let you know they are being used –– whether you are in the app, in another app, or on the Home Screen.

Can I trust Apple with my data?

The answer is no, but don't blame Apple alone. ... You shouldn't trust any company — Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft included — with your private data. Instead, you should take control of it yourself, because that's the only way to be sure it doesn't fall into unauthorized hands.

Is Apple better for privacy than Android?

iOS: The threat level. In some circles, Apple's iOS operating system has long been considered the more secure of the two operating systems. Android is more often targeted by hackers, too, because the operating system powers so many mobile devices today. ...

Is Samsung More Secure Than iPhone?

Android's reputation for securing its fragmented ecosystem is not good—the widely held view is that iPhone's are much safer. But you can buy an Android and lock it down fairly easily. Not so with an iPhone. Apple makes its devices harder to attack, but also harder to protect.

Is iPhone really more private?

The only time your iPhone is truly private is when it's still in the box. Bottom line: Apple's own apps and servers are private and encrypted, but the same doesn't apply to the countless apps that you willingly use to share your personal data. ... Apple won't spy on your conversations.

Can Apple see your messages?

Choosing how to send messages is tricky and has caused Apple problems in the past, especially when a user switches from iPhone to Android. ... "Because iMessage is encrypted end-to-end, we do not have access to the contents of those communications," Apple said.

Why is my data being used so fast?

Your apps might also be updating over cellular data, which can burn through your allotment pretty quickly. Turn off automatic app updates under the iTunes and App Store settings. Your next move should be to make sure your photos only backup to iCloud when you're on Wi-Fi.

How do I stop my phone from using so much data?

Restrict background data usage by app (Android 7.0 & lower)

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet. Data usage.
3. Tap Mobile data usage.
4. To find the app, scroll down.
5. To see more details and options, tap the app's name. "Total" is this app's data usage for the cycle. ...
6. Change background mobile data usage.

How do I stop my iPhone from using so much data?

Reduce Data Usage on iPhone

1. Disable Automatic App Updates on Cellular Data.
2. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Stores > Turn Off Use Cellular / Mobile Data.
3. Disable Background App Refresh.
4. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Turn it Off entirely or by selective Apps.
5. Disable iCloud on Cellular Data.