“It's a great additional layer of security for Apple to offer,” says longtime Mac security researcher and Objective-See Foundation founder Patrick Wardle. “But balancing security and usability is super tough, and it shows that usability is king for most people—myself included. I turned off Lockdown Mode because it blocked the feature where two-factor SMS codes show up as an autofill option in websites, forms, etc. I think Apple did a great job with it, yet as soon as it impacted a feature that I love and use a lot, I turned it off.”
For some, it's the loss of shared albums in Photos. For others, it's the limitations of enjoying a meme with friends. But if you really need Lockdown Mode for your digital safety and personal protection, it's a workable alternative to throwing your phone in the ocean.
Time blocking is a simple practice that you can use to regain control of your day and make sure that you are spending your time effectively on the things that are important to you. Using time-blocking, you can get to the end of the day and feel a sense of accomplishment instead of despair from only getting through 5 of the 25 things on your task list. By learning to choose the right task at the best time, you will actually feel like you have extra time to work with.
Together, the legal and regulatory actions spanning two of Apple’s biggest markets represent the biggest threat to the company’s business in years.
I think I see a future where there are multiple levels of lockdown on the iPhone, and most of the sensible choices does not include third-party app stores.
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