In iOS 18, it's now possible to lock apps so that they require Face ID to open. You can even hide locked apps, too. Here's how it works.

With iOS 18, Apple now offers the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your device. Whenever you want to access the app, you have to input a passcode or biometric authentication to open it.

How to lock apps with Screen Time Screen Time, a feature that’s built into your iPhone, can put limitations on how an app is used. You can use it to lock every app except for the phone app. It ...

Before you use iOS 18's new ability to lock and hide apps, be sure you know how to find them again when you need them.

1. Long press an app. 2. Tap Require Face ID. 3. Tap Hide and Require Face ID.

With iOS 18 installed on your iPhone, you can add an extra layer of security to certain apps so people with access to your phone can't sneak a peek.

Here's how you can lock and hide apps on your iPhone running iOS 18. The upcoming iPhone software update will launch during the fall season and is currently available in its developer beta version.

Letting someone see your phone shouldn't also mean letting them snoop on your texts, photos, or emails. Here's how to stop it from happening.

Many apps allow you to set a password (or Touch ID) lock that’s required before you can even open them, while others let you lock individual files and notes. In this tutorial we show how.

When you open the lock screen next, you’ll see your apps ready to go. Same thing when you press the Dynamic Island.

If you want to keep certain apps out of the reach of other people, you can lock or hide those apps on your Android phone. I’ll show you how to use your phone’s built-in features as well as ...