Apple's new iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature may have one big flaw
Apple has released a new Stolen Device Protection feature in the iOS 17.3 update to safeguard users' personal information in case their iPhone is stolen.
The feature adds an extra layer of security by requiring biometric authentication through Face ID or Touch ID when accessing stored passwords and credit card information.
Some users have reported encountering a glitch where their iPhone wrongly identifies familiar locations and prompts them for additional security measures. [ more ]
Tech experts warn parents about privacy with new iPhone 'Journal' app: What parents should know
The new iOS update includes a Journal app that allows users to store private information that can be hidden from parents.
The Journal app can be locked with Face ID or a passcode, but if a parent knows the passcode to their child's device, they also have access to Journal. [ more ]