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 difficult for forensic experts to break
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.
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
You Should Know About These 9 Hidden iOS 18 Features on Your iPhone
You don't have to press any physical buttons to restart your iPhone if you're running iOS 18. The redesigned control center features all the classic controls you're used to, like brightness, volume, orientation, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but there are several new controls, including one to restart your iPhone.
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 the security of your iPhone. By automatically restarting your device after a period of inactivity, it reduces the risk of unauthorized access, ensuring your information stays safe.
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 period of inactivity to protect data.
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.
iOS 18.1 brings inactivity reboot to iPhones: Your phone will lock down if?
OS 18.1 was recently rolled out by Apple for eligible iPhone users. The much awaited iOS 18.1 not only brought Apple Intelligence to iPhone users but also a bunch of new features and tools. As iPhone users wait for the next set of AI tools with iOS 18.
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.
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 are rebooting to protect your data from thieves – here’s how it works
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A mysterious iPhone reboot bug is baffling authorities
Law enforcement officials are investigating a mysterious phenomenon of iPhones in forensic labs periodically rebooting, ...