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Josh Render

iOS 18’s hidden apps aren’t quite as invisible as you’d think — everything you need to know

IOS 18 home screen customization features.

One of the latest additions to iOS 18 is the ability to lock and hide apps from view. However, the feature has a couple of holes that need to be fixed.

The feature is simple in concept and works similarly to Samsung's Private Space feature. It allows users to select apps that require facial ID to open or place them in a hidden folder in the app library. This makes it easy to hide apps, such as one of the best dating apps you'd rather others didn't see.

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