The newest iOS update for iPhone users is raising concerns about trust in relationships with its new “lock and hide app” feature.

iOS 18 will allow users to lock any app and require face ID, touch ID or a passcode to access it. It also hides any information like notifications from anywhere else on the phone.

Users can hide apps entirely so they only appear in a locked, hidden folder only accessible with face ID, touch ID or passcode.

Discourse began, namely on X/Twitter after these features were announced. The main concern is trusting a partner when they have their messages hidden.

@alienshaz posted on X, “iOS 18 allows you to hide apps and require Face ID to open certain apps….wow they really making changes for cheaters………..”

@kvbsxo posted on X, “I understand having locks for things like notes, bank apps, etc. but Face ID for text messages is sus to me, I don’t care how you spin it.”

@rehnvma posted on X, “If you’re my man have Face ID on iMessage, consider yourself single cause what are you tryna hide?”

@chearianaa posted on X, “If you gotta put face ID on ya messages they can have [you] baby😭😭😭.  [Never] that deep.”

While some people are concerned with checking phones, most users seem more concerned with why a partner would hide an app from them in the first place.

Not everyone is against this new feature. Those supporting the iOS18 update are critical of others being distrustful enough to go through someone’s phone.

@CarlMcJenkins posted on X, “I think it's kind of sad so many people are freaking out about this because they are concerned about not being able to go through someone's phone.”

@brianasiimone posted on X, “Where tf was face ID to unlock messages when my mama used to go through my phone.”

@the_lost_avatar posted on X, “I also think this is really good for people in abusive households or relationships on second thought.”

What are your thoughts on how this new iOS feature will be used?