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> But as with all apps I’m particularly sensitive to giving bulk access to my photos (and other data). I don't understand why iOS doesn't allow blocking intern
by jakobdabo 7y ago
> But as with all apps I’m particularly sensitive to giving bulk access to my photos (and other data).
I don't understand why iOS doesn't allow blocking internet access for apps. You can only disallow mobile data access, but not WiFi access.
The frustrating part is that in China they have the functionality [0], so it's there, but we are not allowed to use it for our privacy.
[0] https://old.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/69k1j8/the_chinese_iphones_let_you_choose_which_apps_can/ https://old.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/69k1j8/the_chinese_i...
- cmcd 7y agoAdvertising on iOS relies on internet access so toggling it off would mean no ads.
- freepor 7y agoIt doesn’t need to. The OS could download ads and show them in—app and report back impressions through the OS. And, Apple doesn’t make much money from iOS ads.
- junipertea 7y agoBut developers do and they make free apps on the app store
- machello13 7y agoApple doesn't have any ad frameworks that are open to third-party developers, so they would have to build one to support this. And that didn't work out so well last time they tried.