The iOS 16 Update Just Got An Extreme Security Feature

The Lockdown mode is game-changing

Nikhil Vemu

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Mac O’Clock

6 min readJul 8, 2022

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Apple disappoints public beta testers yet again with iOS 16 Beta 3, as every previous year, the first public beta arrived alongside Beta 2. It should have arrived by now, at least.

Anyways, the third beta of iOS 16 power-packs some awe-inspiring features & changes which you might have never expected.

Here they are.

#1. Lockdown Mode (An Extreme Security Feature)

Lockdown Mode — Lockdown Mode is an extreme, optional protection that should only be used if you believe you may be personally targeted by a highly sophisticated cyberattack. Most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature. When iPhone is in Lockdown Mode, it will not function as it typically does. Apps, websites, and features will be strictly limited for security, and some experiences will be completely unavailable. — Screenshot by the author

Apple’s security witness its biggest ever leap yet — with the new Lockdown Mode. You can find it in Settings ⚙️ < Privacy & Security ✋ < Lockdown Mode .

When should you use it?
Only when you believe you’re being targeted by a highly sophisticated cyber attack.

What does it do?
All apps, websites, and features get strictly limited so no spyware will be able to creep into your system.

Exact information:

Message attachments, including some additional features, will be blocked.

The iOS 16 Update Just Got An Extreme Security Feature

The Lockdown mode is game-changing

#1. Lockdown Mode (An Extreme Security Feature)

Written by Nikhil Vemu