Mobile navigation apps use your driving data to find the best routes or tell you where traffic jams are. They mainly use this to suggest alternate ways or warn others about upcoming dangers. Google wants to make this data sharing compulsory, or you'll lose some functionality in Maps.

A security system can be the only thing protecting your property when you are not home. Sensors on windows and doors can also alert you to intruders when you are there. But it would be of no use if strangers can turn off the security system remotely. That's why you need to avoid this popular system.

The Wallet app is a great way to store and view everything from boarding passes to public transit tickets. But until now, you haven't been able to add your State ID or driver's license. If you live in one of these states, you'll be able to when iOS 15 is released.

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You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account. 

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.