It also appears that Apple will leave this feature on as default, which then of course means that MAC randomization will be activated on all iOS14 devices, unless actively disabled.
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The feature is called ‘Private Address’ and a full description can be found here. This means the hardware (MAC) address of the device – which is normally invariable – will change every 24 hours so that the phone is no longer traceable by MAC address. The new functionality could have serious implications for parts of the Wi-Fi industry, says Aptilo Networks’ VP Marketing & veteran Wi-Fi expert, Johan Terve.Īpple has long since been touting privacy as one of their prime corporate values – and now they are taking yet another step to make it more difficult for iPhones (and their users) to be traced: In the next iOS release (iOS14) Apple will be introducing so-called MAC address randomization as a feature. Later this year – probably some time in September – Apple will release iOS14 and included will be a new ‘Use Private Address’ feature. Graphic courtesy Apple.īy Claus Hetting, Wi-Fi NOW CEO & Chairman IOS 14 ‘Use Private Address’ Wi-Fi settings.
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