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update: iOS Overview (#2782)
- Replace all instances of "Apple ID" with "Apple Account" - Update Wi-Fi section to reflect new MAC randomization setting - Note Bluetooth behavior after system updates - Update name of AirPlay setting - Add more switches in Analytics & Improvements section - Remove Privacy Report section - Remove part of Safari description which mentions ability to lock private tabs Signed-off-by: kimg45 <[email protected]> Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray <[email protected]>
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docs/mobile-browsers.md

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![Safari logo](assets/img/browsers/safari.svg){ align=right }
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**Safari** is the default browser in iOS. It includes [privacy features](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/browse-the-web-privately-iphb01fc3c85/ios) such as [Intelligent Tracking Prevention](https://webkit.org/blog/7675/intelligent-tracking-prevention), Privacy Report, isolated and ephemeral Private Browsing tabs, fingerprinting protection (by presenting a simplified version of the system configuration to websites so more devices look identical) as well as fingerprint randomization, and Private Relay for those with a paid iCloud+ subscription. It also allows you to separate your browsing with different profiles and lock private tabs with your biometrics/PIN.
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**Safari** is the default browser in iOS. It includes [privacy features](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/browse-the-web-privately-iphb01fc3c85/ios) such as [Intelligent Tracking Prevention](https://webkit.org/blog/7675/intelligent-tracking-prevention), isolated and ephemeral Private Browsing tabs, fingerprinting protection (by presenting a simplified version of the system configuration to websites so more devices look identical), and fingerprint randomization, as well as Private Relay for those with a paid iCloud+ subscription.
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[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://apple.com/safari){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
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[:octicons-eye-16:](https://apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/safari){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
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We would suggest installing [AdGuard](browser-extensions.md#adguard) if you want a content blocker in Safari.
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The following privacy/security-related options can be found in the :gear: **Settings** app **Safari**
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The following privacy/security-related options can be found in :gear: **Settings** **Apps** **Safari**.
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#### Profiles
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All of your cookies, history, and website data will be separate for each profile. You should use different profiles for different purposes e.g. Shopping, Work, or School.
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Safari allows you to separate your browsing with different profiles. All of your cookies, history, and website data are separate for each profile. You should use different profiles for different purposes e.g. Shopping, Work, or School.
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#### Privacy & Security
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- [x] Enable **Prevent Cross-Site Tracking**
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This enables WebKit's [Intelligent Tracking Protection](https://webkit.org/tracking-prevention/#intelligent-tracking-prevention-itp). The feature helps protect against unwanted tracking by using on-device machine learning to stop trackers. ITP protects against many common threats, but it does not block all tracking avenues because it is designed to not interfere with website usability.
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This enables WebKit's [Intelligent Tracking Protection](https://webkit.org/tracking-prevention/#intelligent-tracking-prevention-itp). The feature helps protect against unwanted tracking by using on-device machine learning to stop trackers. ITP protects against many common threats, but does not block all tracking avenues because it is designed to not interfere with website usability.
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- [x] Enable **Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing**
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- [x] Enable **Require Face ID/Touch ID to Unlock Private Browsing**
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This setting allows you to lock your private tabs behind biometrics/PIN when not in use.
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This setting allows you to lock your private tabs behind biometrics/PIN when not in use.
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#### Advanced → Privacy
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#### Other Privacy Settings
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The **Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection** setting will randomize certain values so that it's more difficult to fingerprint you:
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- [x] Select **All Browsing** or **Private Browsing**
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These options can be found in :gear: **Settings****Apps****Safari****Advanced**.
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#### Privacy Report
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##### Fingerprinting Mitigations
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Privacy Report provides a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you're visiting. It can also display a weekly report to show which trackers have been blocked over time.
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The **Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection** setting will randomize certain values so that it's more difficult to fingerprint you:
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Privacy Report is accessible via the Page Settings menu.
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- [x] Select **All Browsing** or **Private Browsing**
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#### Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement
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##### Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement
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- [ ] Disable **Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement**
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#### Always-on Private Browsing
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Open Safari and tap the Tabs button, located in the bottom right. Then, expand the Tab Groups list.
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Open Safari and tap the Tabs button, located in the bottom right. Then, expand the :material-format-list-bulleted: Tab Groups list.
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- [x] Select **Private**
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Safari's Private Browsing mode offers additional privacy protections. Private Browsing uses a new [ephemeral](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/foundation/urlsessionconfiguration/1410529-ephemeral) session for each tab, meaning tabs are isolated from one another. There are also other smaller privacy benefits with Private Browsing, such as not sending a webpage’s address to Apple when using Safari's translation feature.
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Do note that Private Browsing does not save cookies and website data, so it won't be possible to remain signed into sites. This may be an inconvenience.
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Do note that Private Browsing does not save cookies and website data, so it won't be possible to remain signed in to sites. This may be an inconvenience.
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#### iCloud Sync
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Synchronization of Safari History, Tab Groups, iCloud Tabs and saved passwords are E2EE. However, by default, bookmarks are [not](https://support.apple.com/HT202303). Apple can decrypt and access them in accordance with their [privacy policy](https://apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww).
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You can enable E2EE for your Safari bookmarks and downloads by enabling [Advanced Data Protection](https://support.apple.com/HT212520). Go to your **Apple ID name → iCloud → Advanced Data Protection**.
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You can enable E2EE for your Safari bookmarks and downloads by enabling [Advanced Data Protection](https://support.apple.com/HT212520). Go to :gear: **Settings****iCloud****Advanced Data Protection**.
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- [x] Turn On **Advanced Data Protection**
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- [x] Turn on **Advanced Data Protection**
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If you use iCloud with Advanced Data Protection disabled, we also recommend checking to ensure Safari's default download location is set to locally on your device. This option can be found in :gear: **Settings****Safari****General****Downloads**.
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If you use iCloud with Advanced Data Protection disabled, we also recommend setting Safari's default download location to a local folder on your device. This option can be found in :gear: **Settings****Apps****Safari****General****Downloads**.
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## Criteria
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