This iOS 27 bug temporarily freezes your iPhone … and it’s going viral on social media

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By Benjamin MayoSep 16, 2026, 4:38 pm255 ptsTrending
Just a matter of days after iOS 27 has been released to the public, people have already discovered a way to temporarily brick your phone with a quick series of swipes on the home screen. And it’s starting to going viral on social media as some kind of iPhone prank to do on your friends. Luckily, it is only a…

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