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Practical answers for the moments privacy actually matters: lending your phone, sharing a device, travelling, starting over.

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Partner going through my phone: how to protect your photos

Someone keeps going through your phone? Practical iPhone steps to lock down your photos, what not to rely on, and how to stay safe if things feel controlling.

November 2, 2026 · 5 min read
November 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Lending your phone without showing your private photos

Showing a photo, lending your phone for a call or letting a child play? How to keep the rest of your iPhone private with Guided Access, sharing and a vault.

November 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Photos from a past relationship: keep them private or let go

Decide what to keep from a past relationship, stop old photos surfacing in Memories, leave shared albums with an ex, and handle intimate images respectfully.

November 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Sharing a family iPad without sharing your photos

An iPad has no separate user accounts, so everyone sees the same photos. How to share a family iPad and still keep your pictures private.