It's unclear whether this is a new iOS 18 security feature or merely the reboot bug that impacted certain iPhones a while back.

Apple is famous for taking its users' privacy and security seriously, especially when compared to some of its rivals. The company has long offered system-level features that prevent thieves and law enforcement officers from easily accessing user data on a locked iDevice. According to a fresh report, iOS 18 appears to be causing confiscated iPhones to reboot under specific conditions, which can complicate police investigations.