Apple Utilizes 5 Tools to Enhance Internet Safety for iPhone Users

Apple has always been proud of its focus on user privacy, which has even annoyed giants like Meta, who have lost touch with making money from people by pushing them personalized ads. However, Apple is equally invested in protecting its users from other possible events, especially those that are difficult to monitor or control due to external factors.

As part of Safer Internet Day this week, Apple feels it necessary to highlight some of its efforts to keep iPhone users safe from any major threats or potential intrusions. While the company has numerous features to keep users safe, we’ve decided to highlight the top five tools that Apple has recently implemented to protect its users.

App Limits – As the name suggests, you can set a limit on how much time you want to spend on a particular app. Limits are ideally set for social media apps and even YouTube to some extent. By setting a limit, you can reduce the screen time and get an alert about your usage.

Communication Safety – This feature is vital to protect children by warning them about sensitive content they receive through messages or apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Restrictions – Parents have the power to restrict their child’s device usage and also control the apps they can download or in-app purchases. Controlling their content allows kids to use iPhone responsibly.

iCloud Private Relay – Apple uses this feature to make your online activity anonymous and secure as long as you browse the Safari web browser. Using websites in this mode keeps your private information safe.

Screen Distance – Finally, Apple has taken to reminding you when you’re a safe distance away from viewing the screen, which is important if you have a really long screen schedule. The company uses the TrueDepth camera to detect when an iPhone user is closer than 12 inches for a period of time.