The iPhone SE 4's display could receive a substantial upgrade in 2023 which might make the whole device more closely resemble contemporary iPhones. But will Apple's most affordable smartphone finally adopt Face ID? It doesn't seem like it...
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How to permanently unlock the Hidden and Recently Deleted sections of the Photos app on iPhone
When you hide a photo or video on your iPhone, it's removed from the Recents album and moved to a new Hidden section. Similarly, when you delete a picture or video, it's moved to the Recently Deleted folder, where it stays for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
In previous versions of iOS, there was no way to lock these Hidden and Recently Deleted albums. So, anyone with access to your unlocked iPhone could see what was inside the Hidden and Recently Deleted sections.
Apple tweaked these things in iOS 16, and now Hidden and Recently Deleted sections are locked by default. You will see these changes immediately after installing iOS 16. But if you don't like that and wish to keep the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums permanently unlocked, here's how to do that.
Here’s how Apple will reduce the notch in the upcoming iPhone 14
An Apple patent reveals how the company will decrease the size of the iPhone 14's notch by using a light-folding infrared projector instead of a standard one.
How to lock your WhatsApp chats on iPhone like a pro
Once you set a passcode on your iPhone, it secures all your apps and data. However, if you hand over your unlocked iPhone to nosy people, it's possible they will peek inside WhatsApp to see what you’re up to! Thankfully, WhatsApp offers a built-in option to lock the app.
This tutorial shows you how to enable a password or Face ID/Touch ID lock on WhatsApp for iPhone to protect your chats. The process to lock WhatsApp Business is the same.
How to download apps on iPhone without Apple ID password, Face ID, or Touch ID authentication
Are you annoyed by entering your Apple ID password or using Touch ID or Face ID while downloading even free apps from the iOS App Store? In this tutorial, we show you how to get free apps from the iPhone or iPad App Store without any authentication!
The real fullscreen iPhone with under-display Face ID and camera may come in 2024
Apple has been predicted to release a true fullscreen iPhone in 2024 that would hide a front camera behind the screen and feature an under-display Face ID.
It took Apple almost 5 years to approve same-unit Face ID repairs for the iPhone X
Same-unit Face ID repairs for the iPhone X are now official. With this change, Apple will now repair Face ID on any iPhone model without replacing the entire device.
Turns out we might not get an iPhone with under-display Touch ID in the near future
While Face ID is obviously Apple's go-to biosecurity measure for its high-end devices, Touch ID does technically still live on. And there's certainly no shortage of folks out there in the wild who would like to see the fingerprint-based option make a return for the newest iPhone lineups. And that's been rumored! But maybe we'll have to keep waiting.
iPhone 15 Pro models could hide Face ID behind the screen thanks to Samsung’s under-panel camera technology
2023's iPhone 15 Pro models are said to adopt under-screen Face ID with a little help from Apple's rival Samsung, which has developed under-panel camera technology.
Anne enables biometric protection for the Photos app’s Hidden album
When you feel a little bit secretive about certain photos or videos, you can always hide them away in the native Photos app’s dedicated Hidden album. Unfortunately, they won’t be safe from prying eyes when the user knows where to look.
Which iPhones support unlocking with Face ID while wearing a mask?
Using Face ID while wearing a mask requires relatively recent hardware. Consult this list of iPhone models that support Face ID with a mask to see if yours is compatible.
You can now use Apple Watch to authorize purchases on your Apple TV
Apple's watchOS 8.5 update brings out a new feature that allows you to complete purchases and subscriptions on your Apple TV from the Apple Watch on your wrist.