Well after my password app disaster, I turned off auto-updates too. I can tell you that at least 3 of the 5 updates in the last year have to do with covid tracking. Good that we both have it off. Now, half the world will turn it off too.
When I got my phone, I found a video on YouTube called “7 Things You Need To Turn Off On Your iPhone Now”. Also found additional videos by same people (Payette Forward). So much stuff like Location Tracking and other stuff. Do not want them knowing stuff. Also saves battery power and battery life to turn off stuff.
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