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News India Live, Digital Desk: If you use iPhone, then one question to ask you is which app do you open to access the internet? Safari or Google Chrome? I know, many of us (who used to run Android earlier) still download Chrome after getting an iPhone because we have got used to it.
But, now Apple has given a direct and clear warning to its users. He says that now the time has come that you should give up the allure of Chrome and shift to Safari. Now you might be wondering whether this is just branding or is there really any danger?
Let us understand in simple language what the matter is.
This is a fight for ‘privacy’
The simple fact is that Apple does its marketing on the basis of “privacy”, whereas Google’s business model is based on “Advertising”. Recently Apple has run a campaign in which they hinted (and sometimes openly) that Google Chrome keeps track of your browsing data.
Apple says that when you use Chrome, your search history, location, and what you’re viewing—all of it is tracked so that it can show you ads. At the same time, Apple claims that their own browser ‘Safari’ does not do this at all.
‘Incognito Mode’ not safe?
We all think that if we are searching something in ‘Incognito Mode’ on Chrome, then no one is watching. But Apple says that is not the case. According to him, Google can still track the data. In comparison, Apple has updated Safari to the extent that it prevents websites from ‘tracking’ you (Cross-Site Tracking).
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Another concern that has been raised is that some third-party browsers may inadvertently capture data in the background. Apple wants iPhone users to have the ‘security shield’ that they have designed, and they believe that this security is possible only through Safari.
What should you do?
See, there is nothing to fear or worry that your phone will be hacked. But it is about your “digital identity”.
- If you prefer privacy: And if you don’t want Google to know what you’re buying or where you’re going, Safari Start using it. It runs very smooth with iPhone and also consumes less battery.
- If you’re used to Chrome: And if you don’t mind ads, you can run it. But Apple’s advice is to prioritize your security.
The bottom line is that your data is ‘gold’, and companies are racing to get it. It’s up to you to decide who you want to give your data to!
