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Chiara Castro

How to use iOS 18 Locked and Hidden Apps features – and why you should

The Apple logo is seen with the iOS 18 operating system logo in the background on a mobile device .

It's certainly been an eventful week for Apple mobile loyalists. People in the US and UK have been able to pre-order the new iPhone 16 since last Friday, ahead of the official September 20 release. Plus, since Monday, anyone with an iPhone has had the chance to upgrade to iOS 18 and check out a whole host of new features.

If you've already started playing around with the new functionalities, you might've noticed that you now have the option to lock and hide applications. Both features are a great way to boost your phone's privacy and security in just a few taps.

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