In a recent announcement, Apple, the American tech giant, revealed the launch of its latest software update, iOS 17.2, aimed at enhancing the user experience on its smart devices.
The key highlight of this update is the refinement of the "Sensitive Content Warning" feature, offering advanced security measures for users across various applications.
Improved Sensitive Content Warning
The "Sensitive Content Warning" feature, which debuted in iOS 17, evaluates movies and photos using machine learning. Then, to further protect the user's smart device experience, it blurs potentially sensitive material.
Expanded Functions in the Messages App
In the specifics of the iOS 17.2 update, Apple has concentrated on improving functionality in the Messages application. Stickers and emojis now boast diversified functions, creating a more engaging messaging experience. Notably, the "Sensitive Content Warning" feature has been extended to include stickers, enabling the system to identify and blur stickers that may contain sensitive content before displaying them.
Contact Photo Security
Expanding its reach, iOS 17.2 also addresses security concerns in the Contacts app. The update activates the "Sensitive Content Warning" feature for personal photos assigned to contacts, ensuring that potentially sensitive images are treated with the same level of security.
It's important to note that the "Sensitive Content Warning" feature is by default disabled in order to respect user preferences. Users have the option to enable this feature through their privacy and security settings, giving them control over the level of security applied to their device.
As of now, iOS 17.2 is available for testing by developers and volunteers through beta versions. The official release to all users is anticipated later this year, promising an enhanced and secure user experience on Apple's smart devices.