Apple has increased security on password-protected iPads and iPhones, which means no one (technically) should be able to break into them. This is meant to reassure those people who are scared of storing their whole lives on their devices, essentially. It’s the latest move as part of Apple’s iOS 8 announcement, which the company released on Wednesday. Apple posted a letter from Tim Cook, who said the company’s policy was to offer security and privacy. He said: “Our commitment to protecting your privacy comes from a deep respect for our customers. We know that your trust doesn’t come easy. That’s why we have and always will work as hard as we can to earn and keep it.”
The company is working hard to win back trust regarding security after this month’s hacking episode that saw several famous actresses’ nude photos being posted online. Since then, Apple has increasingly emphasized the fact that users need to choose secure passwords, those that are difficult to guess.
When it comes to the NSA, Apple says it’s not co-operating with any of the spying being done by the U.S. government.
