The new iOS 10 is packed withdozens of featuresmeant to make your iPhone even more useful , but alas , we recently discovered that one of the new thing it can do is set you up for an tremendous breach of privacy .
Unlike previous versions of Io that would allow you to respond to text messages right away from the lock screen after recruit a passcode , iOS 10 now let anyone to reply to texts directly from the lock screenwithoutentering a passcode or Touch ID . If , like me , you have friend with dick - ish propensity , this is hugely problematic .
Here ’s what you require to recognize .
Screenshot via iOS 10/Oren Aks/Thrillist
When an incoming school text content notification bug out up on your whorl screen , giving it a hard press launches a preview of the message window and a keyboard for you to answer then and there , passcode - gratuitous . This allows anyone within an weapon system ’s length of your telephone set to respond to your Tinder date on your behalf while you ’re taking a leak .
We certainly were n’t the first people to name this glare supervision on Apple ’s part . Some masses on Twitter voiced their concern ( and excitation ) about it presently after iOS 10 unload .
There ’s no apprisal whether Apple will put a stop to this loophole in a outgoing update to iOS 10 , but the good news is you’re able to manually disable it in your preferences .
maneuver toSettings > tinct ID & Passcode , scroll down , and disable"Reply with Message . “This will still give you the pick to press and preview incoming school text from the lock screen , but it will prevent you – or anyone else – from replying without entering a passcode .
Sign up herefor our casual Thrillist email , and get your fix of the best in solid food / drink / fun .
Screenshot via iOS 10
Screenshot via iOS 10
