Apple's latest iOS 18 update automatically shares photo data with their servers for enhanced visual search, prompting security concerns and a need to turn off the feature in settings.

"It ought to be up to the individual user to decide their own tolerance for the risk of privacy violations," developer Jeff Johnson argued.

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.

What is Enhanced Visual Search in Apple Photos, and why does it have privacy advocates concerned about its implementation?

Apple's ecosystem continues to evolve with the release of iOS 18.3 beta 1 and ongoing refinements to iOS 18.2. These updates showcase advancements in

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.

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,

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.