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Apple adds full-storage overwrite erase option in iOS 27.2 beta, limited to China

iOS 27.2 beta 1 contains references to a new erase feature that overwrites an iPhone's entire storage, including unused space, with blank data rather than just destroying encryption keys. 9to5Mac found the option is currently restricted to devices sold in China, and Apple warns it takes longer and may affect device lifespan. Code references suggest the same capability is being built for iPad, HomePod, and Apple Vision Pro as well.

Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption that limits police access to video footage

Ring has introduced a new encryption system that deletes the company's copy of users' video decryption keys after 24 hours. This means that once that window closes, Ring itself no longer holds the keys needed to decrypt footage, restricting what it can hand over in response to law enforcement requests.