Apple’s Journal App: Location Sharing Explained (and How to Opt Out)
Headline: Location Sharing in Apple’s Journal App: A Privacy Twist
Summary
- Apple’s Journal app, launched in December, has a default setting called “Discoverable by Others.”
- This setting might sound like it shares your journal entries, but it doesn’t.
- Here’s the twist: The app uses location data to see if you’re near people in your contacts, suggesting journaling prompts based on those encounters.
- Apple assures users that specific contacts aren’t stored or shared.
- Are you feeling uneasy? Opting out is easy. See the guide below.
How to Disable “Discoverable by Others”
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap “Privacy and Safety.”
- Select “Journaling Suggestions.”
- Toggle off “Discoverable by Others.”
This article takes a user-friendly approach to explaining a potentially confusing privacy setting. It clarifies the misconception and offers a step-by-step guide to opting out.