Apple's New Journal App has 'Discoverable' Setting On that Worries Some Users About Data Privacy
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Apple's new Journal app in iOS 17.2 has a "Discoverable by Others" setting enabled by default, concerning users their data is being shared
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The setting uses nearby Bluetooth devices and contacts to give contextual writing prompts, but doesn't share user details without consent
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Apple states Journal entries are encrypted and unreadable even to them when iCloud backup is used
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Users can disable "Discoverable by Others" and toggle off using nearby device data for suggestions in Settings for more privacy
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The Journal app suggestions work similarly to AirDrop, detecting nearby devices via Bluetooth to share data between users after approval