iOS, Inactivity Reboot and iPhones

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.
New iOS 18.1 Feature Drives Cops Crazy: Secret 'Inactivity Reboot' Locks up iPhone After Four Days
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.
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.
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 silently rolls out inactivity reboot feature with iOS 18.1, confuses authorities
Apple’s new ‘inactivity reboot’ feature in iOS 18.1 disrupts forensic access, stirring frustration among US law enforcement and sparking privacy debates.
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 ...
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 ...
Apple’s New Hidden Feature Stops Thieves From Accessing Your iPhone—Here’s How It Works
A new feature called “inactivity reboot” has been found in the latest iOS 18.1 update, now available across many iPhones, ...
Apple iPhone could be saved from hackers if you activate THESE security features
Apple iPhone gets a new feature called Inactivity Reboot, which has been designed to prevent unauthorized access to your ...
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 ...
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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 ...