iPhone accessed safari google searches

appleabc2025 wrote:

2. You can check in the Privacy & Security Settings.

>>> What is the point of buying such Costly phone if I have to keep checking privacy 24*7.

You don't! Privacy & Security shows what you have already granted a permission for and you can revoke that at any time. Apps do not have access to the option here without you first granting permission.

Also if I dont want anyone else to use my apple account, there is no settings to remove all other users.

There absolutely is! You go to Settings > [name on top], and scroll down to remove any device that has access to your account. If you find one that has previously had access, which would require your password, then after removal, change your password. Post what you find out there.

Whatsapp session may be hacked I guess and anyone can use that to reconnect, something is a mess.

Absolutely your WhatsApp account can be compromised! That has nothing to do with your phone and they cannot remotely control your phone. They can read any WhatsApp message you type and also create their own messages that appear to come from you. That is a WhatsApp problem and nothing to do with your phone. Contact Meta to secure your account.

• No one else can access your Safari Browser, although if you share your Apple ID or they know your credentials, then any search will appear in your browsing history. That is how it is supposed to work and you can also prevent iCloud sharing of Safari and Safari Search Suggestions based on your previous history.
• Wallpaper on your phone can change automatically when using Focus Custom Screens. That is by design.
• As stated already, Managed WiFi networks are from your Cell Provider and does not mean your device is being managed. You do not choose to log into them. When you remove your SIM card, they will disappear. If you have a problem with them, contact your cell provider or find one that does not use any Managed Networks if you can. Those same ones are on every device that uses the same cell provider as you do.
• If WhatsApp requires permission to items such as Contacts, Microphone, etc to use their service, then the answer is simple. Don't use their service. You are not required by Apple to use another companies app. Meta can do whatever they want with the information you give them, so don't do it. That is your choice and entirely your decision to use any app. Personally, I would recommend to never use any Meta app. For example, if you give Meta access to your Contacts once, then they have that information, turning off Contacts only prevents further access to your phone, but they already have the information you have given them by allowing access.
• Run Safety Check to verify what information you are sharing to others.

Safety Check for an iPhone with iOS 16 or later - Apple Support