iOS 18 shares your photo data with Apple by default

This iOS 18 feature shares your photos with Apple. How to turn it off
A new feature in iOS 18 can share your photos with Apple. Here's how it works, whether you should be concerned, and how to turn it off if you'd prefer.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Did you know that iOS 18 transmits photo location data to Apple by default?
What is Enhanced Visual Search in Apple Photos, and why does it have privacy advocates concerned about its implementation?
Check Out These 10 Hidden iOS 18.2 iPhone Features Right Now
Apple Intelligence is getting the spotlight, but iOS 18 includes a ton of new features that you may not know about.
These new iOS features are coming to your iPhone in early 2025
Apple has already announced several new iOS features planned for the early months of 2025. Here are the new iPhone features coming soon.
Apple’s iOS 18.2 update brings new AI features
To install iOS 18.2, users should first back up their iPhone, update to iOS 18.1.1, charge their device to at least 20%, connect to Wi-Fi, and check for sufficient storage. The update can then be installed via Settings > Software Update by tapping Update Now.
11 iOS 18.2 features to try on your iPhone first — that aren't Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is definitely the headliner when it comes to iOS 18.2, the most recent update to Apple's iPhone software. But the list of new features doesn't end with Image Playground, Genmoji and any of the other AI-powered tools that iOS 18.2 brings to the table.
Is your iPhone sharing photos with Apple by default?
An ‘Enhanced Visual Search’ toggle in the iOS Settings lets you search for landmarks in the Photos app, but it needs to share data with Apple to do so.
Apple iPhones Running On iOS 18 Reportedly Sharing Your Private Photo Data, Here's How You Can Turn It Off
The world is evolving, and so is the field of cyberattacks. In this ever evolving world, the topic of privacy is often talked about. Some people take it very seriously, and some have a chill approach towards it.
iOS 19 concept imagines Lock Screen stickers, clever ‘Flick’ feature, more [Video]
Another interesting idea suggested in this iOS 19 concept is a feature dubbed “Flick,” which would make it super easy to send photos and videos to another person. There’s also a revamp to the ...
Top Stories: iOS 19 Compatibility, Top 5 Apple Products for 2025, and More
It's shaping up to be a busy 2025 for Apple, with a number of rumors and articles this week highlighting some of what we can ...
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In 2024, Apple’s hits were misses and its misses were hits
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Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable
The European Union has published several recommendations for Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable with competitors ...
Apple Mail app redesign introduces new categorization feature in iOS 18.2
In iOS 18.2 and later, Apple's Mail app enhances email management by automatically sorting messages into distinct categories to help find emails faster.
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Apple iOS 18 Hearing Aids: Are AirPods Pro 2 Headsets Sufficient Alternatives?
The latest from Apple's iOS 18 expands on health tech features, with the AirPods Pro 2 offering this new feature.
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You've Upgraded to iOS 18.2: Why Does Siri Look the Same on Your iPhone?
The first visual cue of the new Apple Intelligence on the iPhone in iOS 18.2 is Siri's improved look -- a pulsating rainbow ...
Apple @ Work: Streamlining iOS device management with Telepod’s assisted DFU mode activation
Telepod’s Assisted DFU Mode simplifies iOS device prep with quick DFU activation for USB-C devices. Perfect for bulk setup ...