Susie’s back from some last-minute travel, just in time to talk travel with Glenn and Rich Mogull, a security researcher, Macworld contributor, and world traveler who knows all about how to keep your data safe and secure even when moving around in countries that are actively trying to snoop on you.
For instance, we’ve all heard of “burner” devices—something cheap that holds no more of your personal data than necessary, that you use temporarily and then trash or donate when you’re done. Well, that doesn’t help us Apple fans much, does it? While it’s true you probably won’t want to buy a new iPad just to throw it away after a trip to China or Russia, it turns out iOS is generally secure enough that you can back up and wipe a device before you leave, use it during your trip, and then erase it again when you get home, ready to restore to your previous backup. Rich has other great tips too, from VPNs to knowing the special rules at border crossings.
Elsewhere, we praise Apple’s new Music Memos app, shake our heads at the Crash Safari prank, and discuss with admiration Tim Cook’s tough stand on privacy.
Show notes
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Apple’s new Music Memos iOS app is for songwriters and musicians
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Music Memos on Apple.com
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Why Apple Defends Encryption by Rich Mogull, for TidBITS
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Why Apple really cares about your privacy by Rich Mogull, for Macworld
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Tim Cook takes shots at Google, NSA during speech on privacy and encryption by Oscar Raymundo
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