With iOS 27.3, Apple will start checking iCloud public links for ‘harmful content’

Apple's iOS 27.3 introduces new features and makes changes to public iCloud links to prevent harmful content from being shared. This week, Apple released the first beta of iOS 27.3, which adds Siri AI improvements, new Safari features, and more. The support document published by Apple outlines a key change to how iCloud public links work.

Previously, there were two main options for sharing content via iCloud: sharing with 'People you choose' or creating a public link for 'Anyone with the link.' With iOS 27.3 and related updates, the 'Anyone with the link' option will now be checked for harmful content. When sharing content like photos or files in iCloud Photos or iCloud Drive, users can opt to share a link or send a copy of the item.

If the shared link is accessible to anyone, including Apple, it will be checked for harmful content starting in iOS 27.3. If flagged as harmful, Apple has the right to take action, including modifying, removing, or deleting the content, as well as taking action against the Apple Account.