I've tried out different lock screen shortcuts on my iPhone in iOS 18 — these are my 9 favorites
Simply press and hold on your lock screen, tapping on the Customize button that pops up. After you select the lock screen to ...
iOS 18.1—Apple Secretly Added A Cool New iPhone Security Feature
Apple has quietly added a new security feature in iOS 18.1 called Inactivity Reboot. Here's what you need to know.
No, Your iPhone Is Not ‘Mysteriously Rebooting’: Here’s What’s Happening
A recent report suggested that iPhones were secretly communicating with each other in a way the police didn’t like. Now there’s a new answer to the mystery.
Apple Makes It More Difficult for Crooks and Cops To Look at Your Phone
The inactivity reboot code stipulates that iPhones should automatically reboot themselves after a certain amount of ...
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 automatically rebooting themselves. While ...
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 ...
Apple's new iPhone update is locking law enforcement out of phones
Last week, 404 Media reported on a new phenomenon occurring that was freaking out law enforcement. iPhones that were being ...
How this new iPhone feature could be a ‘headache’ for thieves
A new security feature in iOS 18.1, dubbed "inactivity reboot," automatically restarts iPhones after four days of inactivity. This forces the phone into a highly secure state, requiring the original ...
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iPhones are rebooting to protect your data from thieves – here’s how it works
What’s the purpose of this? Well, when an iPhone is rebooted, it moves from what’s called After First Unlock (AFU) mode to a Before First Unlock (BFU) status. An iPhone running in BFU mode is more ...
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 ...
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 ...
How to Unlock and Play Stardew Valley’s Mobile Multiplayer Mode
Learn how to unlock and play Stardew Valley's new mobile multiplayer feature, including setup steps, hosting tips, and more.