Is there any intention by Apple to offer a filter to search the App Store by apps that do not collect data? It would seem that if there is a dedication to user privacy by Apple, that this would be an option. The time consumed by clicking each app and scrolling down to see if data is collected is extremely time consuming and would be a very easy filter to provide.
iPad Pro, iPadOS 15
No one here in this user-to-user forum would know the answer to your question. And Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. Use the link Dah-veed provided to give Apple your feedback. If enough people ask for this feature, perhaps they will add it. Or not. One never knows with Apple.
No one here in this user-to-user forum would know the answer to your question. And Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. Use the link Dah-veed provided to give Apple your feedback. If enough people ask for this feature, perhaps they will add it. Or not. One never knows with Apple.
Generally speaking, the only times Apple employees respond to questions here are when 1) in certain forums a question goes unanswered for more than 12 hours and can be answered with a referral to a support article or 2) when there is a health or safety issue (e.g.people reporting their phones are swelling or their watch is very, very hot). In some probably rare circumstances, if there is an Apple team working on a particular problem, they may look through the forums for examples and contact people in order to get more data.
Apple does not respond here in this technical support forum to answer questions about possible future features. And we are prohibited from speculating about them by the same Terms of Use you referenced.
Just as you did recently when you opened this new Apple Support Communities account, we have all agreed to the terms of use for participating in these forums. The terms include not questioning Apple's business and product decisions and not speculating about unannounced future decisions and/or products.
If you wish to offer ideas to Apple;
Feedback -
Apple is not here. No one here works for Apple.
No one here could answer such a question.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.5; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.6; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.6; HomePods, audioOS 16.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
I was hoping with so many people in the know about details of upcoming iPhones, Macbooks and product enhancements that someone might have a little insight on this particular area.
I understand that Apple does not host employees for these forums, but it would be expected that they are well aware of the topics that come across here and utilize the data on the customer use of their products to better their wares through updates and next generation improvements.
I just read the Apple Forums Terms of Use again and did not see the part you are referring to stating "not questioning Apple's business and product decisions and not speculating about unannounced future decisions and/or products." Here is the link I have for the terms, please advise if this is not correct.
Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community
Sorry if I have offended you or wasted your time. My intention was to seek an answer and/or bring light to an option needed. If my question/post, or someones answer to that question is speech that is outlawed or oppressed by Apple, please also forward the link to remove my account from the forum and I will stop using immediately as I do not agree with and will not support this type of operational conduct.
The terms have been updated in the wording since I last read them over the last 15+ years.
I believe this supports what I said;
...do not post Submissions about non-technical topics, including:
i Speculation or rumors about unannounced products.
ii Discussion of Apple policies or procedures...
Ciao. I don't have anything more to say on the topic.
I guess I was more hoping for more of a response relating to...
Apple Communities Terms of Use
Para: A. GENERAL
Section 7. Apple may respond to questions...
or
Section 12..."Apple may respond to your post directly in Communities and, if the preferences you set permit it, Apple may attempt to contact you outside Communities via telephone, email, text message, or another method of communication."
...that would indeed be from Apple, but it seems from the response I have received there is a distinct feeling that is not really an option.
Is there any intention by Apple to offer a filter to search the App Store by apps that do not collect data?
