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iOS 16.3 will bring encrypted iCloud backup support to all iPhone users

Apple unveiled a new Advanced Data Protection security feature in December, which brings end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups. But Advanced Data Protection wasn't available globally, so international iPhone and iPad users had to wait. The good news is that the wait is almost over. iOS 16.3 will enable support for end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups globally, so international users can take advantage of the new security feature as soon as they update their devices.

Fully encrypted iCloud backups is a feature privacy advocates have wanted for years. The end-to-end encryption protection ensures that Apple can't access backups data, not even when law enforcement demands it. Similarly, the data is safe in case hackers breach Apple's servers.

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By: Chris Smith
Title: iOS 16.3 will bring encrypted iCloud backup support to all iPhone users
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Published Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:50:00 +0000