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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

New Apple iOS18 Feature Meant For Banking Privacy Makes It Easier For Cheaters To Hide Dating Apps

iOS 18 brings app hiding, an AI helper ("Apple Intelligence"), and other features, but the hiding option stirs up controversy as some fear it enables cheating while others praise its privacy benefits. (Credit: Twitter / Richie Boss @RichieBoss1298)

After floating around the rumour mill for a while now, Apple's highly anticipated iOS 18 update is set to arrive soon. The update will reportedly boast an impressive array of features, much to the delight of a billion iPhone users. However, one particular feature has sparked more debate than others.

Critics have dubbed the new feature "a cheater's paradise" due to its ability to hide or lock apps on the iPhone home screen, potentially concealing private hobbies and information.

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