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 ...

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Whether you want to protect sensitive information from prying eyes or simply declutter your home screen: Hiding apps on your iPhone is a simple solution that will help you organize your device and ...

With iOS 18 installed on your iPhone, you can add an extra layer of security to certain apps so people with access to your phone can't sneak a peek. With iOS 18, you can add an extra layer of security ...

From customized screensavers to decorative phone cases, everyone's iPhone is unique. There are so many ways to personalize your device, including your home screen setup. How you organize your apps, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before you use iOS 18's new ability to lock and hide apps, be sure you know how to find them again when you need them. Since your iPhone is already protected by Face ID, it might seem like a case of ...

Sometimes my nephew will want to watch a monster truck video on YouTube so I'll pull up a video and hand him my iPhone. But if I take my eyes off him for a moment he finds a way to shoot a video on my ...