If you are an iPhone user, then you know the trouble that NSFW (not safe for work) pics bring, especially if these photos contain nudes.
Thanks to Apple's new iOS 17, you no longer have to worry about sent NSFW images suddenly popping up on your iPhone.
iPhone Now Blurs Nudes, Other NSFW Pics
Life Hacker reported that there was no proper way to block NSFW messages while allowing other innocent photos to be received by iMessage.
But, this situation finally changed, thanks to iOS 17's arrival. Apple said that this new iPhone software update has a feature that can blur NSFW photos.
This functionality is called "Sensitive Content Warning," which relies on machine learning technology to analyze videos, photos, and other content that iPhones receive.
The iPhone maker clarified that this feature doesn't allow them to have access to users' media because the process happens entirely offline.
Apple also explained that it doesn't receive any indication if users are receiving NSFW messages. All these details mean that iOS 17 blurs nudes and other not-safe-for-work images without compromising people's privacy.
Installing iOS 17 and How To Use New NSFW Blur Feature
USA Today reported that the new iOS 17 was released by Apple after the launch of iPhone 15 on Sept. 15. The new operating system was rolled out on Monday, Sept. 18.
If you are not sure if your iPhone is compatible with iOS 17, here's the list of models that can install the update:
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone 13 series
- iPhone 12 series
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
- iPhone SE and newer models
If you own one of these iPhone models, you can now start installing the new iOS 17 by following these steps:
- First, go to Settings and click the General option.
- After that, go to the Software Update tab. If the iOS 17 update is available, click the Install Now/Download and Install button.
- Your device will give you the next instructions. Make sure you follow them properly.
- Once the download is complete, you can enter your iPhone passcode and agree to the terms.
To activate the new feature that automatically blurs NSFW images, just follow the steps provided below:
- First, go to Settings and choose the "Privacy & Security" option.
- Then, just enable the Sensitive Content Warning feature.
Once this feature is activated, all NSFW messages sent to FaceTime, Messages, AirDrop, and Contact Posters feature should be blurred by default.
