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Why You Should Stop Using Face ID Right Now

Biometric locks like face recognition are easy to set up—but thanks to a legal loophole, they're easier for law enforcement ...

Apple's 'Lockdown Mode' Could Stop the Government From Breaking Into Your iPhone

Apple's Lockdown Mode is powerful enough to stop the FBI from breaking into your iPhone, but you probably don't want to use ...

FBI Blocked From Accessing Reporter’s iPhone Secured by Apple Lockdown Mode in Leak Probe

Federal investigators have so far failed to retrieve data from a Washington Post reporter’s iPhone after discovering the ...
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15 features to make your Apple devices work in perfect harmony

AirDrop is potentially the most popular Apple ecosystem feature, letting you instantly share files between your devices. The technology relies on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity, sparing you ...

FBI stymied by Apple’s Lockdown Mode after seizing journalist’s iPhone

“The iPhone was found powered on and charging, and its display noted that the phone was in ‘Lockdown’ mode,” the government ...
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FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone thanks to one security setting

FBI forensic experts couldn't crack a reporter's iPhone for weeks due to Lockdown Mode, proving this consumer security toggle ...

What is Lockdown Mode on iPhone and how do you enable it?

The iPhone feature is getting press after foiling the FBI.

Lockdown Mode prevented FBI from getting into reporter’s iPhone

After the FBI raided a Washington Post reporter’s home and seized multiple devices, Lockdown Mode prevented them from ...

iOS 26’s Passwords app has a new feature that can save you a headache

Apple Passwords in iOS 26 has a welcome new feature that can prevent the headache of a forgotten password loop.

This little-known iPhone feature safeguarded a reporter's data from feds — and it could save yours, too

Here’s exactly how to enable it and protect your data.