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Apple rolls out iOS update with new controls on app tracking

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | 08:49 CET | News
Apple has confirmed the launch of iOS 14.5 for iPhone users. The software update comes with a big change in privacy controls, requiring apps to get the user's permission before tracking their data for advertising purposes.

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