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Friday 20 September 2019
How to navigate new privacy features in Apple iPhone update

By ANICK JESDANUN prompt you with details
AP Technology Writer on where and how many
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple's times it has tapped your lo-
iOS 13 software update cation. Only then can you
comes with plenty of pri- grant "always allow" ac-
vacy enhancements — but cess. You can also take it
in some cases, only if you back if you've given it be-
take the time to under- fore. The idea is to arm you
stand how they work. with more information be-
Among the changes: You'll fore deciding.
be able to sign in to third- Unfortunately, there's no
party services with your Ap- "reject once" option to see
ple ID account rather than how well an app works
Facebook's or Google's. without location. Once you
You'll also get more notices reject it, you'll have to go
and warnings about apps into settings to turn location
tapping location data. back on.
The free update is avail- LOCATION, THE SNEAKY
able for existing iPhones WAY
on Thursday and will come Even if you've denied loca-
with new iPhone 11 models tion access, apps might be
out Friday. able to infer it through Blue-
Here's how to navigate the In this Sept. 10, 2019, photo, Phil Schiller, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, talks about tooth connections. A retail
new privacy features and the new iPhone 11 Pro and Max, during an event to announce new products in Cupertino, Calif. store, for instance, might
make the most of them. Associated Press have Bluetooth beacon
APPLE SIGN-IN trackers to detect people
Google and Facebook One attractive feature is fall back on Facebook or only when you were using who have its app installed.
have long made it easy to the ability to mask your real Google anyway. the app, or deny the app Now, apps must specially
sign into third-party services email address. Apple can But don't stray from Apple's access to any location in- ask for that permission.
without having to create give you a new, unique garden. You'll need to sign formation. (The last choice (There are exceptions when
new accounts — and new email for every service you in through a web browser breaks many apps, and a music app, for instance,
passwords to remember. use, and will automatically if you use the service on it can be a challenge to wants to stream to head-
Trouble is, by leaning on forward messages to your Android, Windows or other turn location back on if you phones you've already
those companies, you're own email account. You non-Apple devices. That change your mind.) paired with the phone.)
also opening the door for can reduce junk mail by eliminates much of the Now Apple will let you grant Apps that have been up-
them to collect more data disabling forwarding from convenience. location permission tempo- dated for iOS 13 must tell
about you. You may find specific companies, while LOCATION, LOCATION, LO- rarily. If you close the app you specifically why they
that disheartening given still using that Apple email CATION or restart the phone, you'll need Bluetooth. Citi's app,
numerous privacy lapses , to sign in. Apple says it Maps, ride-hailing and have to grant permission for instance, says it's to en-
especially involving Face- won't snoop on messages. many other apps need again. You can keep doing able after-hours entry to
book. Apple is offering an Apps that offer an out- your location data to work. that until you're more com- ATM lobbies without pulling
alternative. The company side sign-in system, such But does your drug store or fortable with the app and out your card. You're left
doesn't have the same as Facebook's, must also coffee shop really need to its use of location, at which guessing with older apps. If
need to collect data, as include Apple's to be on know where you are and time you can make permis- you're not sure, just say "no."
it doesn't count on profits iPhones. But Apple's system where you've been? sion permanent. Apple is also clamping
from data-driven targeted is limited to sharing your Previously, Apple gave you But permanent doesn't down on apps' ability to in-
ads the way Google and name and email address. If just a few choices on the mean sharing while the fer your location by identi-
Facebook do. Apple prom- the app needs more infor- matter. You could share app is in the background. fying nearby Wi-Fi networks,
ises it won't track you when mation, you'll have to pro- your location continuous- After you've used an app which can be matched to
you use "Sign in with Apple." vide that on your own — or ly with an app, provide it for a while, the phone will location databases. q

Maine's tougher new distracted driving ban in effect

By PATRICK WHITTLE electronic device or mo- land said. He said the new to the side of the road and portions on Maine roads."
Associated Press bile telephone." The law rules will mean converting has stopped moving and He cited statistics from the
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A calls for a first-offense fine to newer technology that "can safely remain station- AAA Foundation for Traffic
new Maine law that pro- of no less than $50, but a enables a driver to use a ary may use, manipulate, Safety that said more than
hibits the use of hand-held judge with the ability to set phone while keeping both talk into or otherwise inter- half of drivers have said
phones and other devices the fine has put it at $230. hands on the wheel. act with a hand-held elec- they've used a hand-held
while driving is now in ef- Fines will climb with further The new rules allow driv- tronic device or mobile cellphone while driving at
fect, and police will be offenses. ers to use mobile phones telephone." least once in the past 30
keeping an eye out for vio- "The troopers will be look- and devices in hands-free That means a driver must days
lations starting Thursday. ing for violations, and this mode. They also state that pull over to plug an ad- Other bills that go into ef-
The new law adds restric- will be one of them," Maine drivers may use a device dress into a GPS rather than fect Thursday include a
tions to the state's rules State Police spokesman to communicate with law attempting to do so while requirement that most chil-
against distracted driving. Stephen McCausland said. enforcement or emergen- driving, for example. dren who ride in cars do
It states that no one can Police agencies in the cy services if they are fac- Democratic Sen. Bill Dia- so in rear-facing car seats
operate a vehicle "while state have been "proac- ing an immediate threat to mond of Windham issued a until they are 2 years old.
using, manipulating, talk- tive in getting the word out their health or wellbeing. statement Wednesday that Another law prohibits elec-
ing into or otherwise inter- and assisting drivers with The rules also state that a said distracted driving has tronic smoking devices at
acting with a hand-held the change," McCaus- person who has pulled over reached "epidemic pro- schools.q