Mysk🇨🇦🇩🇪Apr 21
Announcement: we are working on a new #privacy app for iOS that raises awareness about which device signals and data a native app can see once installed on the iPhone even without requesting any permission. The app is going to be free and open-source.
#Apple #iOS #infosec
Show threadAtom0Apr 21

@mysk thank you for this

I know for example that the device accelerometer is accessible.
That means that the app can log this data and know if I’m on a desk, standing up, using my phone in movement, etc
I don’t know why Apple didn’t make a portal for this yet

In fact only an orientation api is required…

Show threadMysk🇨🇦🇩🇪Apr 21
@Atom0 Exactly, the app will cover all these signals and present them to the user in a nice and informative way.
Show threadEloPup

@mysk @Atom0

Shouldn’t there be a catalogue somewhere by Apple that tells what data iPhones provide to developers without explicit user consent?
I mean, one would think for end user transparency‘s sake, but also devs kinda need to know to actually utilize it, right?

Great idea btw!

Apr 23 at 12:52amWeb