These important iOS 12 features significantly improve iPhone security
iOS 12, Apple's latest mobile operating system, is a bliss for iPhone and iPad users who have struggled with the buggy iOS 11. The latest update brings a host of performance improvements and new features across all compatible iOS devices. However, there are some lesser-known features-cum-updates that significantly improve the security of your iPhone or iPad. Here's more about these important iOS 12 updates.
Important bug fixes and improved website tracking prevention
In iOS 12, Apple has fixed several bugs including some potentially serious ones that could have allowed malicious websites to steal auto-filled information such as credit card details or access your deleted notes or messages. Further, iOS 12 also blocks cookies from tracking you on the internet and thus prevents tailored ads, while Safari browser now blocks advertisers from seeing your device's unique identifiers.
Better password management
With iOS 12, apps and Safari can automatically create stronger passwords, autofill them, and even store them in iCloud to make them available across your Apple devices. Interestingly, if you forget your password, you can summon Siri for help. Example: Simply ask, "Hey Siri, What's my Netflix password?" and it will show you the Netflix password after verifying you via Face ID/Touch ID.
Two Face ID entries and autofill security codes
With iOS 12, you can now register two Face ID entries. This will help you in case you want to give your partner access to your device or just in case you have two different looks. Further, iOS 12 now helps you in quickly filling security codes and OTPs you receive as SMSes by automatically transferring to whichever app or site you're using.
