I'm moving to a GrapheneOS phone, which is a De-Googled Android device. Consider moving to this for your next phone.
But what about iOS users? Michael Bazzell with Intel Techniques talks about how to secure your iPhone better.
https://inteltechniques.com/blog/2023/07/07/the-privacy-security-osint-show-episode-303/
He talks about the following.
- Benefits of iOS
- Risks of iOS
- Privacy & Security Considerations
- Settings
- Remove unused stock apps
- App Store login vs iCloud login
- App funding
- DNS: https://nextdns.io/
- Calendars & Contacts: https://www.etesync.com/
- Password Manager: https://strongboxsafe.com/
- VoIP App: https://acrobits.net/
- VoIP Service: https://voip.ms/en/invite/Mzc2NjM3
- Data Service: https://refer.telnyx.com/refer/zrfmo
- Custom App Settings
- Shortcuts for Home Screen
I can certainly guess as to why you'd made this switch, but could you summarize your reasons to do so @mike