Apple has announced new features for the upcoming iOS 18 and some fear that it will make it easier to cheat on their partners.
After the new update hits the US this fall, users will soon be able to lock and hide apps on their iPhone’s home screen, the company announced Monday after its Worldwide Developers Conference in Apple Park, California.
The company said the feature is intended to help people keep their banking apps private and prevent children from accessing certain apps, such as Amazon, to prevent them from making erratic and unsupervised purchases.
The company said: “Users can now lock the app and for greater privacy, they can hide the app and move it to a locked and hidden apps folder.” Participant.
“When an app is locked or hidden, content within the app, such as messages or emails, is hidden from searches, notifications, and elsewhere in the system.”
However, not everyone shares Apple’s view, and some fear it will give others an opportunity to cheat.
It’s already easy on iPhone by disabling searches in Siri Suggestions or burying apps deep in folders, but a new iOS 18 feature adds another layer of protection for those less compliant.
But the new hidden apps feature allows the user to hide app icons and names on the home screen and even pause notifications.
“Locked and hidden apps give users peace of mind that information they want to keep private, such as app notifications and content, won’t accidentally be seen by others,” Apple said Monday.
“Users can now lock the app; For more privacy, you can hide the app and move it to the “Hidden and Blocked Apps” folder.
However, creating a “Hidden Apps” folder will appear on the home screen as such.
Apple users can also lock apps already programmed into their phones, such as: B. Email, Messages, Notes, Phone, Photos, and Safari.
These apps can be set to open only with Face ID.
The new feature created an immediate buzz on the X after it was announced on Monday.
“iOS 18 and new iPhones will cheat these birds like their men…it’s crazy,” wrote one X user.
“I know iOS 18 will help people cheat,” wrote another.
Another joked: “iOS 18 fanatic cheater tries to turn Android guys into iPhones.”
Apple also announced that as part of the new iOS 18 update, users will be able to customize their iPhone home screen, allowing them to rearrange their icons the way they want them to appear – unlike the current grid system the company has always used. from. The first iPhone was launched in 2007.
Users can also change the color of your app icon as per their choice.
The tech juggernaut also shared that the update will include Apple Intelligence, a new AI-powered system that responds to prompts, generates new text and images, and solves problems for its users.
Apple Intelligence has a rewriting tool that allows users to rephrase difficult messages. The widget can be changed to look friendly, professional or concise depending on the user’s message.
“With OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration with Siri and writing tools, you can get more out of the experience when it’s most useful to you — no need to navigate between tools,” the company said.
When it comes to photos, Apple Intelligence offers new and exciting ways to express yourself visually. Create fun, original photos and brand new Genmojis that are truly yours.
“Use Image Wand to transform a rough sketch into a relevant image that complements your notes and create a personalized keepsake movie based on the description you provide.
