Apple Isn’t Taking “Hidden” Photos for Granted Anymore
What’s the Big Deal?
Apple has rolled out a neat security tweak in iOS 16 that locks the two most slippy photo crumbs in your phone: the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums. Think of it as putting a digital padlock on the stuff that’s too embarrassing to put on your main photo roll.
How It Works
- Unlocking Method: You can crack the lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or even your good old passcode—so you’re not forced to code a new password into the mix.
- Hide Hide: There’s an extra option that lets you hide the entire Hidden album. It’s like a privacy “cloak” for that bold photo of your cat on a skateboard.
- From Bare‑Bones to Blanket‑Covered: Until now, marking a photo as hidden just snuck it out of the main view; you could still stumble across it. iOS 16 makes it truly invisible unless you unlock it.
Why This Matters
We’ve all shot those “just‑in‑time” snaps that we later decide are better off buried. Now, they’re actually protected like a corporate vault—no peeping if you’re not the one opening it.
Who Can Access This?
iOS 16 will roll out next fall, and it’s available on the iPhone 8 and later models. So if you’re still rocking an iPhone 7, you’ll have to wait a bit longer.
Keep an Eye Out
Want to see more hot new features? Check out what WWDC 2022 showcased, like “Top 5 Key Features” for iOS 16. They’re all here—just not with the same level of manual editing you’re used to.
Good news for your privacy warriors: iOS 16 is dropping this fall, so you can finally lock those questionable selfies and keep your secret sandwich recipe safe from casual scrolling. Happy photo‑vaulting!
