Apple is alerting iPhone users to immediately delete an app, following concerns raised by a video that critiques web tracking practices. The video, 'Privacy on iPhone | Flock,' underscores how browser information may still be accessible to trackers despite assurances of privacy. Released nine months ago, the video's relevance surged after Google's announcement to retain third-party cookies in Chrome, a noticeable deviation from its earlier commitments to user privacy. Apple positions Safari as a safer option, contrasting sharply with Chrome's tracking capabilities, and emphasizes the growing importance of online privacy.
Apple is urging iPhone users to delete a commonly used app amid privacy concerns exacerbated by Google's decision to retain third-party cookies in Chrome.
The parody video reveals how tracks and monitoring still occur despite assurances of privacy, drawing attention to Google's FLoC initiative.
In promoting Safari as a genuinely private browser, Apple contrasts its approach with Google Chrome's data-tracking practices.
The recent uproar follows Google's announcement to abandon plans for removing third-party cookies, prompting Apple to highlight privacy issues in its advertising.
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