
Privacy settings worth changing on your phone
Your phone knows a lot about you—where you go, who you talk to, and what you search for. While some data sharing is necessary for apps to function, much of it happens in the background without you even realizing it. The good news is that both Apple and Google have added robust privacy controls over the last few years, but many of the best ones aren’t enabled by default.
Taking ten minutes to audit your settings can significantly reduce the amount of data companies harvest from your daily life. It’s not about being paranoid; it’s about making sure your device is working for you, not for advertisers.
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