A new feature is coming to all iPhone apps that will boost your security and privacy even more.
using the Facebook app, instead of iPhone users having to visit the website. Apple is also mandating that the option to delete your account is easy to find within the iPhone app. At the same time, the app maker must ensure people can fully delete their account—not just deactivate it—and that all personal data is deleted, according to theThe new iPhone app feature has been a long time coming—it’s been delayed twice over the course of a year.
“If your core app functionality is not related to a specific social network , you must provide access without a login or via another mechanism. The app must also include a mechanism to revoke social network credentials and disable data access between the app and social network from within the app.” With so many people using apps only for many of their services, this iPhone feature is a brilliant way to keep on top of things and give you more control over your data. When you simply delete an app from your iPhone, you don’t delete the account itself, which can leave you with loads of unused accounts hanging around that could be a goldmine for hackers.
So it makes sense to take advantage—why not have an app and account clear out this July when hopefully all developers will have added the feature? If you do decide to keep various apps on your iPhone, you can also take steps to ensure they are secure. Always use unique passwords for all your accounts and use the Security Recommendations tool in your iPhone Settings > Passwords to change any that are repeated or not secure.
At the same time, try to only download apps that you will use, and check the reviews before you make the final decision.
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