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iPhone Privacy Boost: Apps Tracked Less
17 Feb
Summary
- PrivadoVPN's PhantomMode now available on iOS devices.
- Feature blocks hidden trackers and advertisements system-wide.
- Offers granular control, acting as a firewall for apps.
PrivadoVPN has introduced its "PhantomMode" privacy feature to iOS devices, a tool previously exclusive to Android users. This update allows iPhone and iPad users to benefit from system-level blocking of hidden trackers and advertisements.
The feature operates as an always-on filter, designed to prevent personal information from being sent to third parties. It achieves this by filtering out trackers, blocking ads, and stopping app-specific network activity without requiring an active VPN connection.
This approach offers granular control, enabling users to manage which apps can access the internet, effectively functioning as a firewall. This capability is particularly useful for preventing apps from consuming data in the background without explicit permission, potentially improving battery life and data usage.
While this brings PrivadoVPN's iOS and Android offerings in line, its performance within Apple's restricted operating system environment will be closely watched. Users can test PhantomMode by updating their PrivadoVPN app.
