iOS 17, the latest release of Apple’s operating system after iOS 16, was announced at the WWDC 2023 event at the beginning of this month. It is packed with many interactive features and has taken its security measures to another level. The latest version of iOS inclusion is the Sensitive Content Warning feature which focuses on the iPhone safety measures providing users better security and user’s control over the viewing experience. We are here to tell you about how you can use the iOS 17 Sensitive Content Warning feature On your iPhone.
What is a Sensitive Content Warning feature?
Sensitive Content Warning is the latest feature introduced in iOS 17. This feature protects the user’s privacy by displaying the warning and by protecting against sensitive content on your device. This feature is used to protect the sensitive information which is received during face-time calls, texts, and sharing with Airdrop.
This feature is a barrier for all sensitive content, such as nude photos and videos, violence, animal and human abuse, sexual harassment, and many other offensive matters. All the data will be stored in your device locally, so you don’t need to worry about the risk of data leaks.
How to Enable Sensitive Content Warning on iOS 17?
You can get rid of the sensitive content in your iPhone using this feature. There are a few iOS 17 Apps that are currently supporting this feature. They are:
- AirDrop
- Messages
- FaceTime
- Contact posters
To Enable the Sensitive Content Warning feature in your iPhone using iOS 17, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Go to the Settings App on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and click on the Privacy and Security tab.
- Tap on the Sensitive Content Warning option.
- After clicking on the Sensitive Content Warning option, you will see a toggle switch; turn the toggle ON.
- Once you turn On the toggle of this feature, you will see under the Apps and Access option; you will find AirDrops, messages, and video messages toggles, respectively. You need to turn each toggle ON.
How does this feature work?
When you receive inappropriate or sensitive content, this feature automatically catches the sensitive content for the apps which support this feature and blurs the image, which can be offensive. For this, you have three options, namely:
- Not now; this feature will only show the content once we choose to view it.
- Ways to get help, this option provides you the link when you need help. If you are a minor user, it provides guardian support.
- This feature gives your permission to view the content.
iOS 17 Others Features:
iOS 17 brings several new features, such as expressive communication with the new contact posters in the Phone app and the Check feature in the messaging app, and it comes with a simple and easy way to share with AirDrop and NameDropit. Moreover, it brings accessibility features, including Live speech using FaceTime calls, Personal voice, and Standby. As well as it comes with a new app called Journal, which provides users so the can make notes and collect useful information at a glance.
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