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“Good artists copy, great artists steal”, a favorite Steve Jobs quote, which was based on what was said by Pablo Picasso (which, according to some, was based on someone else, too). There is a faction from the iOS and also the Android camp that loves to point out how Apple and Google copy features from one another some saying that their favorite OS did it first, as if it matters. That being said, each platform has its way of executing features, and whilst definitely one does it better than the other, it is due to the developers’ culture (and business model, perhaps) than anything else. With Google revealing the new Android 12 features last week and Apple revealing iOS 15 features next month, here’s a rundown of what I think Apple should consider copying or stealing from Android 12.
See Which Apps Are Using Your Camera, Microphone, and Location
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Protecting your privacy in the modern age isn’t easy, with everything from app labels to online cookies to think about, but knowing what the apps on your devices are up to has to be one of your top priorities and in particular, you’ll want to know which apps are using the camera, the microphone, and the location associated with your phone and computer.
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You don’t want anyone peering back at you through your webcam when you’re unaware of it, for example; nor do you want mobile apps to be recording audio or listening out unless you’ve specifically given them permission. Location is just as important: Once an app gets hold of this, it knows exactly where you are, and can watch your movements over time.