There is a big threat to the privacy of iPhone users. Know how you can save both your privacy and battery by turning it off in just a few steps.

If you are an iPhone user, then this news is very important for you. There is a feature in iPhone that is tracking your location and network activities without your knowledge, it may still be on in your phone. The name of this feature is WiFi tracking. It is very important for your digital privacy to turn it off immediately.

What does this feature do?

iPhone has a setting, Networking & Wireless, which works under Location Services. This feature scans the WiFi networks around you and estimates your location using that information. It continues to work even if you have turned off WiFi yourself. 

This means that even if WiFi is off, your iPhone still continues to scan networks in the background and send data related to your location.

What does Apple say?

Apple claims that this feature is to provide better network connectivity and location-based services, but the truth is that it has a negative impact on both your privacy and your phone's battery.

Why turn off WiFi tracking?

The risk of location leak increases –  your data may be shared without your consent.

Battery drains faster -  because the phone is constantly scanning the network.

Data security at risk – Some third party apps may misuse this data.

Hacking risk on public WiFi – Your phone can be vulnerable to cyber attack due to tracking.

How to turn off WiFi tracking?

It is very easy to turn off this feature in iPhone, just follow these steps

1. Go to your iPhone's Settings

2. Scroll down and tap on Privacy & Security

3. Then go to Location Services option

4. Go to the bottom and select System Services

5. Here you will see the option of Networking & Wireless

6. Click on it and Toggle it Off.

Please note this

Turning off this setting will not stop your iPhone from connecting to WiFi. The only difference will be that your location will no longer be tracked through WiFi networks. Apple may display a pop-up alert on your iPhone stating that WiFi connectivity may be affected, but you still have to click Turn Off.