Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) covertly inserted a new security feature in iOS 18.1 that automatically prompts iPhones to reboot after 72 hours of inactivity. The new feature, dubbed "inactivity reboot," was first reported by 404 Media.

Apple’s new iPhone software comes with a novel security feature that reboots the phone if it’s not unlocked for 72 hours, according to security researchers. Last week, 404 Media reported that law enforcement officers and forensic experts were concerned that some iPhones were rebooting themselves under mysterious circumstances,

Macworld According to security researchers, Apple has quietly added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that makes your iPhone harder to crack. 404 Media reported that iPhones stored by police in evidence were rebooting themselves,

Apple's iOS 18.1 auto-reboot feature locks iPhones after four days, blocking easy access, but at the same time, frustrating law enforcement in forensic probes.

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.

Apple (AAPL, Financials) has introduced a covert security feature in its iOS 18.1 update that triggers iPhones to reboot automatically after 72 hours of inactivity, a measure aimed at enhancing data protection.

Apple introduces automatic iPhone reboot security feature in iOS 18, enhancing user privacy while complicating unauthorized access attempts by both criminals and law enforcement.