Who gets access to your cellphone when you die? iPhone update lets you decide


With the iOS 15.2 update, users can designate contacts who will be allowed access to your iCloud information, including photos, text messages, notes and more. — Photo by David Grandmougin on Unsplash

Apple is helping put minds at ease with its latest update when it comes to who can have access to your stored private information when you die.

With the iOS 15.2 update, users can designate contacts who will be allowed access to your iCloud information, including photos, text messages, notes and more.

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