Here’s how Apple’s built-in 2FA system protects your data across devices

One of Apple's key talking points when it comes to selling theiPhone is privacy and security, as anyone who watches its TV ads will know. The company goes out of its way to minimize tracking on its devices, much to the annoyance of companies like Meta and ...

Apple has made an unusual move by officially recommending iOS 26.1 as the standard update for all iPhone users, pushing it to the forefront of update screens in early December 2025. The company quietly demoted older versions like iOS 18.7.2, signaling ...

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.

Last month, among all the usual email I received was an anxious missive from a TidBITS reader—we’ll call her Beverley, largely because that’s her name. While walking down the street in El Calafate, a tourist town in Patagonia, Argentina, Beverley was ...

The iPhone 4's recent comeback, fueled by a TikTok trend, offers retro charm but poses significant security risks due to its outdated software.

Learn how to detect and prevent iPhone tracking, secure your Apple ID, and block spyware or third-party apps to protect your privacy.