Apple Secretly Added A Cool New iPhone Security Feature

Apple quietly added ‘Inactivity Reboot’ in iOS 18.1 to safeguard a lost or stolen iPhone
404 Media reported that iPhones stored by police in evidence were rebooting themselves, and it turns out it’s all due to a new Inactivity Reboot feature shipping in iOS 18.1. First reported by security researcher Jiska Classen, this new feature reboots your iPhone if it has gone unused for at least four days.
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.
Apple's New iPhone Security Feature Frustrates Law Enforcement
Apple introduces automatic iPhone reboot security feature in iOS 18, enhancing user privacy while complicating unauthorized access attempts by both criminals and law enforcement.
Law enforcement aren't happy with Apple's new secret security layer for iPhone
Law enforcement aren't too thrilled with Apple's new security feature called 'Inactivity Reboot,' which automatically reboots an iPhone.
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 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
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.
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New iOS 18.1 Security Feature Reboots Your iPhone if It’s Inactive For Too Long
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