What is Apple’s ‘Lockdown’ mode on iPhone and who should really activate it?

[ad_1] Apple began rolling out the latest iOS 16 software update to millions of iPhones last week coinciding with the worldwide availability of the iPhone 14 series. iOS 16 brings with it a number of fresh features such as an interactive lock screen and the ability to edit and unsend recently sent iMessages. But, while […]

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FAQ: What is Apple’s Lockdown Mode to fight ‘mercenary spyware’, when does it roll out, and more

[ad_1] ‘Lockdown Mode’ is Apple’s latest feature for iOS 16, iPad OS 16, and macOS Ventura. The feature, which will be optional, is aimed at fighting ‘mercenary’ spyware such as Pegasus and Hermit. But what exactly is Lockdown Mode, and when will Apple release it? What exactly will it do when activated? We answer all […]

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Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura: Here’s what it will do

[ad_1] Apple has announced a new Lockdown Mode for its upcoming iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura software. Apple typically reveals most features of its device software at the WWDC conference, which took place in June this year, but this is a rare announcement where a key upcoming feature has been announced a month […]

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Apple to add ‘lockdown’ mode on iPhones, iPads, Macs against spyware

[ad_1] Apple said it will roll out a “lockdown” option for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers intended to protect against spyware unleashed by state-sponsored hackers — although enabling that protection will also make these devices less useful. The safeguard announced Wednesday is a tacit acknowledgement that not even Apple — the world’s most valuable company […]

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