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iOS 18: How to Lock iPhone Apps
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applefan8254
macrumors 6502a
Cool. Can we get multiple user profiles? Would be nice to have completely separate user spaces. Thank you.
Arsenikdote
macrumors 6502a
While I love the graphic and the general sentiment, as someone who has been using computers at a pre-teen in the 80's, as I age I also prefer screenshots in light mode over dark mode. If I am viewing my computer at night, dark mode all the way as your eyes take longer and longer to dilate as you age so that is helpful. However, also with age, contrast matters more and more. A dark background with just white text...cool. A dark background that also contains colors? Most of the time it will be harder for someone with aging eyes to see due to a lack of contrast. If built for contrast then it shouldn't be a big deal, but then if you have expected a color set your whole life and then it changes to a different color set to be high contrast in dark mode, the mental effort to adjust to that, especially when older, is not worth it and you just prefer light mode.
When I was a decade+ younger, all I wanted to see was dark mode....all day every day. Now as I deal more and more with Presbyopia, all things aren't as they were 😉
Populus
macrumors 604
I don’t know, but I don’t think that’d be possible. Everything that uses FaceID or TouchID on iOS, when it fails, it relies on the passcode. That’s why it’s so important to keep that passcode secret.
meboy
macrumors 6502
It's a more user friendly but seems like less serious and secure than what Samsung has had for many years with the now called Secure Folder.
With Samsung it's more like a totally separate device inside a hidden and encrypted area.
You can have another copy of a messaging app that has totally different account and settings than the non private one.
It's closer to spy or something level stuff.
www.samsung.com
With Samsung it's more like a totally separate device inside a hidden and encrypted area.
You can have another copy of a messaging app that has totally different account and settings than the non private one.
It's closer to spy or something level stuff.
What is the Secure Folder and how do I use it?
Find out how you can set up and use the Secure Folder on your Samsung Galaxy device
www.samsung.com
d.o.p.
macrumors newbie
From the article …
“Notably, if Stolen Device Protection is active, entering a passcode to unlock an app is not an option, so even if your iPhone is stolen and the thief knows your passcode, they still won't be able to open the app. However, if Stolen Device Protection is not enabled, a passcode prompt appears that can be used to unlock the app after three failed Face ID attempts.”
StephanD88
macrumors member
All cheaters in the world must be so happy with this function.
antiprotest
macrumors 601
People complain that this enables cheating partners, but if someone is going to cheat, even the regular lock screen and other features and strategies could enable this.
Rather, I see this as useful for adding more security against phone snatching or other situations where someone might have your phone while unlocked, as much as you should proactively prevent that from happening.
Moreover, the feature can offer slightly more protection against abusive partners, rather than enabling cheating partners. What about that?
In any case, your phone is your phone, and your data is your data. You ought to be able to defend your privacy. In a relationship, talking is the solution, not snooping.
Rather, I see this as useful for adding more security against phone snatching or other situations where someone might have your phone while unlocked, as much as you should proactively prevent that from happening.
Moreover, the feature can offer slightly more protection against abusive partners, rather than enabling cheating partners. What about that?
In any case, your phone is your phone, and your data is your data. You ought to be able to defend your privacy. In a relationship, talking is the solution, not snooping.
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It is not Apple’s or anyone else’s job to prevent someone else from cheating. It is their job to protect the privacy of their users and give users as many options as possible.
Also, you are not entitled to anything on your partner’s phone in the first place.
It’s none of their gd business 🙂
antiprotest
macrumors 601
Also people with abusive partners, and people who wish to have protection against phone snatchers, unwarranted searches, etc.
Haha! Oh, the breakups that occur during this holiday season simply because someone refuses to reveal what’s in the hidden folder.
nathan_reilly
macrumors 6502
if you can't imagine digitally-powered domestic abuse, you are fortunate. phones can easily be weaponized.
klasma
macrumors G4
From the linked article: “With the feature enabled, Face ID or Touch ID is required to access passwords in iCloud Keychain, Lost Mode settings, options for erasing the device, and making purchases in Safari.”
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klasma
macrumors G4
TimmuJapan
macrumors 6502
Hiding and locking apps—this feature was definitely designed by a cheater who wants to hide and lock hook-up apps.
My ex is going to love this feature.
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I always find it strange that there are a good portion of people here that absolutely hate options and can't justify a feature if it doesn't benefit them.
Someday I hope Apple takes it a step further and allow for FaceID to quickly check before displaying sensitive notifications when the screen is already unlocked. I've gotten into the habit of enabling DND if I need to show someone something on my phone. Have had the message notification/preview embarrass me a few times along with Amazon saying my anti-chafing cream is on its way lol 🙈
It's always visible so that its presence doesn't in itself reaveal the fact that apps have been hidden.
dumastudetto
macrumors 603
This is great for those using Siri Shortcuts to create custom app icons. You can still get at your apps from the shortcut with your custom icon, but it removes the duplicate default app/icon from App Library views.