Users are still discovering the advantages of the operating system iOS 17, which included a number of new features such as interactive widgets and contact stickers And standby mode And other great features, but many overlook the security features in order to enhance privacy and protection for iPhone users. Let us learn in the following lines about 5 new features for safety, privacy, and security in iOS 17.
Check-in feature
With iOS 17, you'll also be able to let your friends and family know you're safe during your travels with a new check-in feature that automatically tells them when you've arrived at your destination. This will save you the hassle of sending a message to let family know you've arrived home safely from a long trip. Also, you can Use the new feature for a period of time even when you're not going anywhere. For example, if you're home alone and someone is coming to fix your washing machine or air conditioner, then you can use the check-in feature to make sure you're safe.
If you do not arrive at your destination within the expected arrival time, or do not confirm check-in, you will be asked to check your status. If you don't respond within 15 minutes, your contacts will be notified that you may have a problem and they will also be notified if you made an emergency call, or your iPhone has been offline for a while.
Sensitive content warning
One of the important features of the operating system iOS 17 It warns of sensitive content (be it photos or videos), and your iPhone uses machine learning to detect sexual photos and videos that reach your device via AirDrop, contact stickers, regular messages, or FaceTime messages, and automatically blurs them so you can choose what to do. Whether you want to see it or not, you can turn on the sensitive content warning by going to Settings on the iPhone, then Privacy and Security, then turning on the feature, and thus you or a member of your family will receive a warning before receiving or sending explicit images.
Improve photo privacy
Three years ago, Apple added selective photo sharing with iOS 14, allowing you to control which apps can access only specific photos from your library instead of granting full access. You can also allow an app to save a photo to your library without giving it any access to view it. Although this feature was great for protecting privacy, it was always a bit annoying because if you chose to share a limited set of photos, and then later decided to share more photos, you would have to do more tedious steps including, going to Settings. Then Privacy & Security and change your choices.
The screen requesting access to the photo library in iOS 17 is terrifying 🥶. So scary that even though I am the developer of the app, it made me hesitate to give it a pass 🤣. pic.twitter.com/nUyWZ2oiIw
- iTarek (@iTarek) September 16, 2023
Fortunately, Apple has improved the Photo Privacy feature in iOS 17 and now, when you grant an app limited access, you will receive a prompt when you try to share new photos, allowing you to share using your current selection or grant the app access to more photos. You can also allow sharing of more photos. You can quickly select photos without giving the app access to your entire photo library. The “Show Selected” button at the bottom of the photo picker will also let you know which photos and videos you have already granted permission to, and you can remove access to any of them by simply deselecting them or selecting “ Uncheck All” to clear the entire list. In addition, iOS 17 will also provide reminders from time to time which apps you have granted access to your photo library, allowing you to revoke this access with one click.
Browsing protection
Apple is improving privacy in Safari further by removing false information from links shared by users in Messages and Mail apps; Because when someone visits a web page in Safari, and shares it with a friend or family member, the entire URL is included in the message, including all tracking and spam information, so when the other person opens that link, the website will be able to collect Information about that person, creating a profile about them, and tracking their activity on the web, but with iOS 17, Apple will use the same system to remove tracking information in all links when you enable private browsing mode in Safari, whether you share it or not.
Lock private browsing
In addition to blocking trackers, Apple will now lock the private browsing window in Safari when it is not being used. To activate it, you will need to use your device’s face, fingerprint, or passcode to return to the private browsing session, which will make your private tabs completely safe from prying eyes, and no one will be able to access them. Anyone who opened it while you were away.
We have reached the end of the article after we reviewed 5 new safety, privacy and security features in iOS 17, and you can notice Apple’s constant focus on protecting its users from any threat that may reach them or even their iPhone devices. In addition, there is a very important feature that may Apple is expanding in the coming period, which is roadside assistance via satellite (currently available to US users). It can be described as similar to the emergency messaging feature via satellite, but the latter is intended for life-threatening situations and dangerous situations. As for the new feature, through it you can request help using the satellite connection on any iPhone 14 and 15 models when you encounter simple or non-serious situations such as being in a minor accident, running out of fuel, or a tire exploding.
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How do I activate the reassurance feature (check-in)?
Hello Ali Al-Ahmad 🙋♂️, to activate the check-in feature in iOS 17, go to “Settings,” then choose “Privacy,” then “Location.” There you will find the “Check in” option, activate it. You will then be asked to choose the contacts you wish to share your access details with. Don't forget to send a message to the selected people to inform them of this feature. 😊📱📍
Nice article with useful information
Peace be upon you, some of the pictures are not clear, and also when mentioning information, please explain how to do it. Thank you
May God’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you, Safaa 🌷. I apologize if some of the pictures are not clear. We will work to improve their quality in the future, God willing. Regarding how to activate the features, I will explain to you in general terms:
1️⃣ Reassurance feature: It can be activated by going to “Settings,” then “Privacy,” then “Location Services,” then “Check-in.”
2️⃣ Sensitive content warning: It can be activated by going to “Settings,” then “Privacy,” and then turning on the feature.
3️⃣ Photo privacy: It can be controlled through the applications that are allowed to access the photo library.
4️⃣ Block trackers: Activated through Safari in the “Settings” menu.
I hope this was useful, and thank you for your valuable comment 🙏🍏.
First of all, I would like to thank you for your efforts and valuable articles, but with this update, I cannot access my account through my Apple ID. I cannot access my personal information, nor login or security. Every day, I discover the negatives of this update. If there is a solution, thank you.
Hello Moatasem 🙋♂️, I understand how annoying you are regarding the problem of accessing your Apple ID account. First, try restarting your device, this may be simple but many times it solves the problem. Second, make sure the login credentials you're using are correct by trying to sign in to the Apple ID website on another device. If that doesn't work, you may need to reset your password. I wish you good luck in solving the problem 🍀😊.
Peace be upon you, I hope you will publish an article about the problems faced by the iPhone XNUMX. My phone, the XNUMX Pro, consumes battery and heats up abnormally. I do not know whether these problems can be solved by updating the software, or is my device malfunctioning and I must return it before the period for allowing the return passes.
Hello Ayyad 🙋♂️, As for the problem you are facing with the iPhone 15 Pro, there is a great possibility that the cause is the operating system and not the device itself. You may need to update software or reset settings. But if the problem persists, the best solution is to contact Apple customer service or visit your nearest Apple store. Don't forget to do this before the warranty period expires! 📱🔋🌡️
I suggest that you return it, and if the problem is solved in the future, you buy a new device. For me, I believe that the problem will not be solved in this device because it is a hardware problem, not a software problem.
Apple states that this problem is due to its own system with some third-party applications, and Apple is working to solve it in an update soon, while working with third-party application developers to solve the problem!?
May God reward you for this wonderful article. Is it possible to activate the check-in feature on the Apple Watch?
Hello Sultan Muhammad 🙋♂️, Of course the check-in feature can be activated on the Apple Watch. Head to the Watch app on your iPhone, tap the “Health” box and then choose “Security Settings.” From there, you can activate the reassurance feature. I hope that I have been of benefit to you! 🍏😊
Thank you for your tremendous efforts, but I wish you would explain to us how to activate and use these five features that we are used to you explaining to us, for example, go to settings, etc. But this article lacks this simple explanation. With my utmost thanks.
Hello Salam Sami 😊, Thank you for the wonderful comment and continuous interaction with us. For your request about activating and using the benefits, here are some simple steps:
1- Check-in feature: You can activate it through the “Friends” application, then choose the person you want to share your location with, then click “Share location” and finally choose “Check-in.”
2- Warning about sensitive content: It can be activated through “Settings,” then “Privacy and Security,” and finally turn on the feature.
3- Photo privacy: When you open the application for the first time, a message will appear requesting access to the photo library. Click “Show Selected” to select.
4- Browsing protection: Private browsing mode must be activated in Safari.
5- Lock private browsing: When you leave Safari, Apple will automatically lock the private browsing window.
I hope this was helpful to you, and feel free to ask any other questions! 🍏👍
Thank you, may God reward you
Peace be upon you and thank you for the response
I have done everything you mentioned in your response, but the problem still exists
Greetings
Hello Abdul Aziz 🙋♂️, I apologize if the problem still exists. The solution may require some technical clarification or settings review. Unfortunately, in this case, I advise you to contact Apple Live Support as they are able to provide direct and detailed assistance. 📞👨💻🍏
Hi
When upgrading to iOS 17.0.2 and iPad os 17.02, I am no longer able to use airdrop between the two devices
What is the reason, I wonder?
When I try it shows me "rejected"
May God’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you, Abdul Aziz 🌷
The reason you see a “Declined” message when using AirDrop may be due to your privacy settings. Please make sure that the AirDrop setting is set to “All” on both devices. Additionally, make sure that Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are open on both devices. If the issue is not resolved, you may need to restart both devices and try again. 😊📱💻🔄