Apple moves to block Facebook tracking

New operating systems include methods to stop social media platform tracking users

Apple software chief Craig Federighi reveals move to block Facebook tracking
Apple’s head of software, Craig Federighi, unveils plans to block Facebook tracking
(Image credit: 2018 Getty Images)

Apple has revealed plans to prevent Facebook from using data tracking to follow users around the web.

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