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iPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a while

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure.

9to5Mac · 6m

iOS 18.1 added a new ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature for iPhone

Last week, a report from 404 Media highlighted concerns from law enforcement officials about iPhones rebooting automatically rebooting themselves.

Yahoo · 2d

iPhones in Police Custody Reportedly Reboot Themselves, Locking Cops Out

After the mysterious reboots, the devices supposedly enter what is called the Before First Unlock (BFU) state. This makes cracking them to get data about criminal activity much harder.

TechCrunch on MSN · 2d

iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature

New code introduced in the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system could make it more difficult for both police and thieves to unlock iPhones. 404 Media reported Thursday that law enforcement officials were warning each other that phones being stored for forensic examination seemed to be rebooting themselves — something that security experts confirmed

iPhones quietly got a new security feature that’s frustrating the FBI and investigators

A new iPhone security feature in iOS 18 will make it tough for forensic analysts to obtain data from a locked device ...

iOS 18.2—Millions Of iPhone Users Should Know This About Privacy

The most significant feature coming in iOS 18.2 is ChatGPT Siri integration. What does this mean for your security and ...

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This mysterious iPhone upgrade protects your data from thieves

"We have identified code within iOS 18 and higher that is an inactivity timer," said Christopher Vance, a forensic specialist ...

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iPhone users rejoice! A new security feature makes phone theft nearly impossible

A new security feature has been introduced for millions of iPhone users. This enhancement safeguards the data on the iPhone, ...

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Your iPhone now reboots itself to protect your data: here’s why

A new security feature in iOS 18.1 is causing iPhones to mysteriously reboot after periods of inactivity, and it’s all ...

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iOS 18.1's New Inactivity Reboot Locks Your iPhone For Better Protection; Check Out This Feature

The inactivity reboot may not be the flashiest new feature of iOS 18.1, but it’s a quietly powerful addition that strengthens ...

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Cops Have Less Time to Break Into iPhones Thanks to iOS 18.1 Security Measure

Apple seems to have introduced an "activity timer" into iOS 18.1 that reboots devices after a set period of time, making it ...

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Update Your iPhone Now: iOS 18.1 Includes More Than 25 Security Fixes

In a support document, Apple has listed more than 25 security fixes that are included in this week's iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 ...

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Apple’s Latest Updates Include More Than 75 Security Patches for iPhone and Mac

Apple's iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 come with Apple Intelligence, and all the new AI features that includes. However, these updates also ship with dozens of patches for security flaws affecting both ...

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iPhone 16 Faces Serious Security Flaws; Here's What Indian Users Must Do Now To Stay Safe

This means that even if you own an iPhone 16, a Vision Pro headset, or an older model like the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or ...

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