Why Apple TV 4K is the only privacy-friendly TV option

Within the broader smart TV and streaming box market, Apple TV 4K is a fairly niche product. It’s found nowhere near the success of most Apple offerings like the iPhone and iPad. But a new deep dive at Ars Technica explains why Apple TV 4K is the only real streaming option for privacy-conscious users. New deep dive outlines Apple’s unique privacy practices There are a lot of reasons why an Apple TV 4K can be preferable to other TV streaming options. But Scharon Harding at Ars Technica has published a new piece highlighting an especially big one: privacy. Every time I write an article about the escalating advertising and tracking on today’s TVs, someone brings up Apple TV boxes. Among smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other streaming devices, Apple TVs are largely viewed as a safe haven. “Just disconnect your TV from the Internet and use an Apple TV box”… Based on our research and the experts we’ve consulted, that advice is pretty solid, as Apple TVs offer significantly more privacy ... Read full article.