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Shank ◴[] No.42170993[source]
To me the biggest takeaway is that Apple is sufficiently paranoid to add this feature. Some people (like John Gruber) advocate for activating bio lockout at the border by squeezing the volume and power buttons. I would say if you’re the type of person who would do this, you should go one step further and power off.

Similarly, if you’re in a situation where you cannot guarantee your phone’s security because it’s leaving your possession, and you’re sufficiently worried, again, power off fully.

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1. vsl ◴[] No.42171383[source]
Doesn't the volume+power gesture transition into BFU, i.e. be equivalent to power-cycling?
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2. jonpalmisc ◴[] No.42171535[source]
No. This is a myth, and while it does force you to enter your password instead of using biometrics on the next unlock, it is not the same as returning to BFU.