Great news for sneaky people: iOS 27 lets you secretly hide your location sharing
Apple's iOS 27 update introduces a 'Hide My Location' feature that allows users to stop sharing their location with specific contacts without sending a notification. The feature mimics the appearance of a phone being powered off or out of network range.
Why it matters
This update shifts the balance of digital privacy and transparency in personal relationships, potentially complicating trust dynamics between users.
Apple's location-sharing feature in iOS 27 now lets you hide your location sharing. Katie Notopoulos Now you can temporarily "Hide My Location" on iPhones instead of fully revoking a contact's permission. The other person won't be alerted; it just looks like your phone is off or in bad cell service. This is great for planning a surprise party, or…. lots of other stuff. Apple's new privacy feature is sure to be welcome news for anyone up to sneaky things. The iPhone's new iOS 27 update has a new feature that allows you to temporarily hide your location from someone you're sharing it with — without sending them an alert.
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