Tech Desk 
Jul 17, 2024
"If you are among the millions of iPhone users who browse the internet with Google Chrome, Apple has this serious warning for you: stop using it now!" This warning, issued by the Cupertino-based tech giant, was announced due to many security and privacy concerns surrounding Chrome.
For the longest time, Safari has been the obvious default browser for most iPhone users. That is, until Google started promoting Chrome.
This move upset the management at Apple. The issue lies with Chrome's incognito mode, which, despite what users may think, is not truly secure. Heaps of data were collected, violating user trust and privacy, as many users assumed their browsing behaviour was hidden from the search giant.
Recent Chrome updates have also introduced security vulnerabilities that have exposed users to attacks. Meanwhile, Apple has been touting Safari as "the world's most private browser," highly focused on user security and privacy.
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Users are assured that their browsing history and data are kept away from unauthorised access by using Safari.
If you are considering reasons to switch to Safari, here are a few points to consider:
- Built-in features block third-party cookies and mechanisms that track your online behaviour.
- The "Intelligent Tracking Prevention" feature limits the amount of data websites can gather about you.
- Safari's private mode is genuinely private, unlike Chrome's.
In response to Apple's warning, Google stated that Chrome's private mode is designed to protect user privacy, and they take all matters concerning the protection of user data very seriously. However, Apple remains unconvinced, leaving users to tread carefully.
