Unlocking iOS 18: 5 Next-level privacy features soon to transform THESE compatible devices

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iOS 18 is Private Cloud Compute, a clever solution designed to enhance the performance of Apple Intelligence (AI). Apple Intelligence leverages both on-device and server-based AI models to manage user requests seamlessly. When the device's local capabilities fall short, Private Cloud Compute steps in, processing additional data on Apple silicon servers.

Impressively, this data is transmitted securely and temporarily, ensuring that user information remains private and inaccessible to Apple. This hybrid approach promises to deliver powerful, intuitive, and private AI experiences.Building on the privacy innovations of the Photos app, iOS 18 introduces the ability to lock and hide any app on the home screen. Access to concealed applications is restricted to a secure section within Settings or a discreet folder dedicated to hidden apps, both necessitating authentication via Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.

This functionality proves invaluable in protecting sensitive information and averting inadvertent disclosure when sharing devices or displaying screens to others.iOS 18 offers refined control over contact sharing. Previously, users had to grant apps full access to their entire contact list or none at all. The new update allows users to select specific contacts to share with an app, mirroring the functionality of selectively sharing photos.