Apple doubles down on privacy in new iPhone software


Apple CEO Tim Cook previews powerful new privacy protections at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, where he unveiled the next generation device OS. — Apple Inc./AFP

Apple on Monday said it is ramping up privacy and expanding features in new iPhone operating software to be released later this year.

The Silicon Valley technology colossus opened its annual developers conference by teasing improvements to security, privacy and interoperability of its devices, even as the company remains under fire for its tight control of its App Store.

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