Your iPhone is Snitching: 9 Settings to Turn Off Now

Apple loves to make things easy, but easy often comes at the cost of your privacy and battery life. It is time to dive into your settings and flip some switches to take back control. Start by killing those annoying App Tracking requests and disabling iPhone Analytics—Apple does not need your crash reports as much as you need your peace of mind. While you are at it, shut down Significant Locations; your phone should not be keeping a secret diary of every coffee shop you visit. For a faster, longer-lasting device, turn off Background App Refresh and Automatic Downloads. These features are notorious for sipping battery and eating data behind your back. You should also restrict Precise Location for apps that do not actually need to know your exact coordinates—your weather app works just fine with a general area. Finally, stop the App Store from autoplaying videos and serving you personalized ads. A few minutes of tweaking will leave your iPhone feeling leaner, meaner, and way more private.