During the WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple took yet another step towards a more protected device and released two key features: The ability to hide apps, and the option to lock iPhone apps behind Face ID/Touch ID. With these changes, Apple helps to prevent criminals and other people from accessing your phone's sensitive data. Personally, the best part of these functions is how seamlessly they work as if you're the owner of the phone; it almost doesn't feel like you're using any protection. How do Lock and Hide iPhone apps You can hide apps in iOS 18. Image source: Apple Inc. As explained during the keynote, iOS 18 now offers the ability to lock an app behind Face ID or lock and hide it in a Hidden Folder. The only way to access the locked apps is with biometrical authentication, so even if someone knows your password, they can't log in to these apps. BGR has tutorials explaining how to activate these features: How to lock an app behind Face ID with iOS 18 How to lock and hide apps behind Face ID with iOS 18 By combining Stolen Device Protection with these two features, I think Apple has finally created a more secure environment for iPhone (and iPad) users, whether they're robbed or lost their devices. However, I don't think literally displaying a Hidden Folder in your App Library is the best way to protect your apps. Even though people won't see which apps are hidden, they can wonder that it's probably your bank apps and other software that contain sensitive information. Here's how Apple could improve these features in a future update. Hidden Folder and locked app suggestions If you think about the Photos app, it already features a Hidden Gallery tab. Under Settings, you can hide it. Although it's an annoying step if you constantly check your hidden folder, it adds an additional layer of security, as it won't be so easy to discover. I think Apple should do the same with the Hidden Apps folder under App Library. By removing this folder from sight, criminals – and other people – wouldn't know you are hiding apps, which could be great. In addition, locking apps behind Face ID could be integrated with Focus Filters, just like Mail and Messages are. So, if I'm on Personal mode, maybe all my lock apps are unlocked, and when I activate Street mode, it activates and hides some of the apps, such as bank apps. These are small suggestions that could make a ton of difference, especially for those who worry about their privacy. Wrap up While iOS 18 isn't available to all users, you can hide iPhone apps and even add extra layers of security with App Lock, as it takes your privacy to the next level. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence The post iOS 18 can lock or hide apps, but here’s how Apple can make app security even better appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro, $169 TP-Link WiFi 6 mesh system, $45 KitchenAid hand blender, more Best Ring Video Doorbell deals in June 2024 Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $380+ free Today’s deals: $19 Roku streamer, $79 Beats Studio Buds, $199 Bose TV Soundbar, $399 Lenovo laptop, more

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