Among the iOS 18 features Apple announced at WWDC 2024, the ability to lock and hide apps was a standout.
Well, in a sense, it’s the opposite of standing out because it means users can prevent people from accessing certain apps or hide them altogether. Locking and hiding apps are related features that require Face ID to open them. It’s a welcome update for the privacy-minded, or users who are keeping their app behavior under wraps for more devious purposes.
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In fact, Google searches for “How to hide apps on iOS” increased by 1,250 percent according to a Slash Gear report, and similar queries like “How can I find out if my husband is cheating” spiked by 200 percent and “How to unhide apps on iPhone” spiked by 80 percent within hours of the WWDC announcement.
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