iOS 18 shares your photo data with Apple by default

This sneaky iOS 18 setting shares your photos with Apple — here’s how to turn it off
"It ought to be up to the individual user to decide their own tolerance for the risk of privacy violations," developer Jeff Johnson argued.
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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.
iPhones with iOS 18 Share Photo Data with Apple by Default: Here’s How to Turn It Off
Phones running iOS 18 are set to share photo data with Apple by default through the Enhanced Visual Search feature. Read to know more!
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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.
iOS 18's Photos app sends data to Apple without your consent
Data privacy has always been a key selling point for Apple products. The company even carried its philosophy over to the implementation of AI in iPhones, which could be affecting performance. However,
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.
New iOS 18 features we expect in 2025
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