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Prevent Siri and Search From Accessing Specific iPhone Apps

In iOS 27.2, Apple has a new settings menu that lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one list. Here's what's changed and how to use the new menu. With iOS 27.2, Apple has replaced the old App Access controls with a redesigned Excluded Apps feature that makes it a lot simpler to keep specific apps away from Siri, Search, and suggestions. It's actually a…

Prevent Siri and Search From Accessing Specific iPhone Apps

Apple has introduced a new settings menu in iOS 27.2 to allow users to manage which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access. This replaces the old App Access controls with a streamlined Excluded Apps feature. Excluding an app keeps its content out of search results and some Siri features. To exclude apps, navigate to Settings > Siri > Excluded Apps, then tap Add Apps to select the desired apps. To reinstate access, access the Excluded Apps menu, tap Edit, and remove the app by tapping the minus button.

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