There is no default option on iOS 16 or iOS 17 to lock your apps behind Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode authentication. However, a clever, easy-to-implement workaround will protect your sensitive apps from nosy friends and family temporarily using or looking at something on your iPhone. For example, you may not want someone with access to your iPhone to open Safari and browse through all your private tabs. Or you might want to prevent them from messing with your device settings. Or keep them from losing your place in that Netflix movie you still have to finish. Don't Miss: 14 New iOS 16.6... more
Lock All Your Apps Behind Face ID or Touch ID to Keep Friends and Family from Snooping Around
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