Apple's Lying About Tracking You
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The video centers on a critical examination of Apple’s anti tracking measures, arguing that the Do Not Track setting on iOS does not stop tracking by many apps, including Apple’s own apps. The hosts cite research from a security team showing that even with the setting enabled, app data collection persists, covering what users tap, which apps they search for, and even how they interact with ads and app discovery. They connect this to broader concerns about device fingerprinting, noting that first party apps can still transmit information such as device IDs, screen resolution, language, and network details, raising questions about how effective Apple’s privacy promises truly are. The discussion then broadens to a class action being filed over these practices, suggesting that Apple could be enabling cross service tracking despite marketing assurances. The hosts also weave in tech news segments about the RTX 4080, Musk's Twitter management moves, and MSI holiday deals to maintain the fast paced, satire-laced delivery typical of TechLinked. Overall, the segment argues that Apple has delayed solving fundamental privacy gaps and that users deserve transparent, verifiable protections. The conclusion emphasizes the tension between marketing privacy narratives and the practical realities of data collection across apps and services.
Topics · Technology · Privacy and surveillance · Consumer electronics · Tech news
Questions answered
- What is the main privacy concern raised about iOS Do Not Track in the video?
- The concern is that even with Do Not Track enabled, Apple and its apps may still collect and share substantial user data, enabling tracking across services and devices.
- What evidence is cited to support the privacy claim?
- The video cites a security research finding that first party apps, including the App Store, collect data such as taps, searches, ads seen, and app interactions, which could be used for fingerprinting and cross service tracking.