Is an antivirus necessary for iPhone 16?

Do I need an antivirus on my iphone16


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 1, 2025 5:57 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2025 6:05 PM

No. All third-party apps are "sandboxed" meaning they cannot access files stored by other apps or make changes to the device, effectively rendering the antivirus apps useless.

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Oct 1, 2025 7:24 PM in response to Littlebeardoctor

Littlebeardoctor wrote:

What does Jailbroken mean

Jailbreaking is unauthorizedly removing the iOS security and limitations on Apple devices, allowing installation of unauthorized software. It is a violation of the license agreement. Luckily most users don't have to worry about this as it is a costly and extensive procedure, typically only targeted to the most elite status people.

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