Apple to scan publicly shared iCloud links
Apple said its 27.3 operating-system updates would check iCloud Photos and Drive items shared with anyone holding the link for harmful content. The company said flagged material could be deleted or accounts disabled. The checks apply to public-link sharing, which makes the files accessible to Apple for review.
Why it matters
The change expands Apple’s visibility into publicly shared cloud files and raises questions about how harmful content will be defined.
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Part of the November 5, 2026 brief.