iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature – TechCrunch

Apple’s upcoming update for iPhones may make it harder for law enforcement agencies to unlock the devices. The new reboot feature in iOS 18.5 includes a security enhancement that requires users to input their passcode after a certain amount of time has passed since the last reboot, making it more challenging for police to access data on locked devices. This change could potentially disrupt police investigations that rely on accessing information stored on iPhones, leading to concerns from law enforcement agencies about the impact on their ability to gather evidence. Apple has been facing increasing pressure from governments and law enforcement agencies to provide access to locked devices for criminal investigations, but the tech giant remains committed to protecting user privacy and data security. The new reboot feature is expected to be included in the next iOS update, reinforcing Apple’s stance on prioritizing user privacy and making it harder for law enforcement to unlock iPhones for investigative purposes.

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