As technology evolves, so does the need for greater privacy and control over personal data. With iOS 18, Apple continues its mission to empower privacy-conscious users with tools that allow more granular control over how their information is shared. One of the standout features in this latest update is the ability to use popular messaging apps, like WhatsApp, without the need to share your entire contact list—a feature that has long been a pain point for users concerned about their digital privacy.
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10 steps to use the Messenger App on iPhone without transferring contacts to Facebook
If you have an iPhone and would like to use Facebook Messenger or just want to get to know it, you have to grant the app access to the device’s contacts – already during installation. The contacts will then be uploaded to Facebook to check who is using Facebook from the address book (and to see who else you know). As with WhatsApp, numerous information such as telephone numbers, addresses, names and birthdays are transmitted of people who may not want to share their details.