iOS, iPhones

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 harder to break into them.
A new iOS 18 security feature makes it harder for police to unlock iPhones
Apple added an inactivity timer that reboots iPhones to a more secure state when they haven’t been unlocked in a while.
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.
iOS 18.1—New Update Warning Issued To All iPhone Users
Apple has released iOS 18.1 along with a warning to update your iPhone as soon as possible. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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 updates for
Law enforcement agencies issue warnings after latest Apple iOS release
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are warning about a new Apple feature with the iOS 17 update, but some are saying it is not necessary.
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.
Apple's latest iOS security feature is causing headaches for police
Media reported last week that some iPhones in the possession of law enforcement were mysteriously rebooting, making it more ...
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 ...
Apple's iOS 18.1 Update Adds 'Inactivity Reboot' To Lock Down Unused iPhones — Here's How It Protects Your Privacy
Apple's iOS 18.1 update introduces an automatic reboot feature for idle iPhones, enhancing device security by reducing risks ...
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 ...
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 ...
A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones
According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a ...
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Apple Releases First iOS 18.2 Public Beta With New Apple Intelligence Features. How to Download It
The iOS 18.2 public beta brings new Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone, including writing tools, image playground, ...
iOS 18.2: Optimized Charging with Battery Intelligence
Apple's latest iOS update, version 18.2, is set to transform your iPhone experience with a wealth of advanced features and enhancements. This update ...