March 05, 2026

Hands-On Apple 221: Privacy & Security Settings

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28 minutes

Ready for an iPhone security audit? This episode is your personal walkthrough to reclaiming control, explaining not just what each privacy setting does but why changing them actually matters. Discover how hidden iOS settings let you outsmart sneaky trackers that follow you across apps, home networks, and even your own calendar.

App permissions: location, tracking, calendars, contacts, health, photos

Restricting calendar and photo access for better privacy

App access to files, folders, focus modes, and health data

Managing smart home and Apple Music permissions

Third-party browser passkeys and selective photo sharing

Apps controlling reminders and using Apple Wallet features

Peripheral and Bluetooth permissions to limit device profiling

Camera, microphone, and local network access by apps

Motion, fitness, and nearby device tracking permissions

Research and sensor data sharing for studies and health

Speech recognition and journaling suggestions using device activity

Viewing and managing blocked contacts and sharing via Safety Check

Safety Check's emergency resets and granular access control

Sensitive content warnings for nudity in photos or videos

Sharing analytics with Apple and app developers (opt-in controls)

Reviewing app transparency logs and network activity reports

Accessory connection permissions and security update automation

Stolen Device Protection and Lockdown Mode explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

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March 05, 2026

Hands-On Apple 221: Privacy & Security Settings

Listen Later

28 minutes

Ready for an iPhone security audit? This episode is your personal walkthrough to reclaiming control, explaining not just what each privacy setting does but why changing them actually matters. Discover how hidden iOS settings let you outsmart sneaky trackers that follow you across apps, home networks, and even your own calendar.

App permissions: location, tracking, calendars, contacts, health, photos

Restricting calendar and photo access for better privacy

App access to files, folders, focus modes, and health data

Managing smart home and Apple Music permissions

Third-party browser passkeys and selective photo sharing

Apps controlling reminders and using Apple Wallet features

Peripheral and Bluetooth permissions to limit device profiling

Camera, microphone, and local network access by apps

Motion, fitness, and nearby device tracking permissions

Research and sensor data sharing for studies and health

Speech recognition and journaling suggestions using device activity

Viewing and managing blocked contacts and sharing via Safety Check

Safety Check's emergency resets and granular access control

Sensitive content warnings for nudity in photos or videos

Sharing analytics with Apple and app developers (opt-in controls)

Reviewing app transparency logs and network activity reports

Accessory connection permissions and security update automation

Stolen Device Protection and Lockdown Mode explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple

Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

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