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Apple added new privacy features to iOS 18 you can try now if you've installed the first beta. I already showed you how to lock iPhone apps with Face ID in iOS 18, a feature that goes hand in hand ...

There are plenty of reasons you might want to share your iPhone or iPad while denying access to certain apps (or hiding them altogether). Fortunately, you can lock and hide almost any app in just a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. Whether deliberately or otherwise, it is possible to hide ...

Did you know you can lock or hide individual apps on your iPhone for even more privacy? Whether you’re handing your phone to someone or just want to keep certain apps off-limits, here's how you can ...

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One of the app categories Apple is trying to 'Sherlock' this year is app locker. The Cupertino giant previewed the iOS 18 update at WWDC 2024 this month, adding support for locking and hiding iPhone ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Apps can now be locked and hidden in iOS 18 via long press > selecting Require Face ID (or Touch ID, or Passcode) > Hide App. Locked and hidden apps can be found in the App Library. Swipe the Home ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — Apple rolled out its latest ...

There’s an easy way to keep your apps hidden. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can hide apps on your iPhone so they’re completely invisible, and you can lock all kinds of apps so they require ...