Apple adds China-specific motion data restriction in iOS beta to block shake-to-open ads
Apple has quietly added a "Restrict Motion Data" setting in iOS 27.2 Beta 2, allowing users in China to block apps from accessing motion sensor data, effectively disabling "shake-to-open" splash screen ads. The feature appears only when logged into a Chinese Apple ID and is account-bound, not device-bound. Journalist tests confirm the setting disappears when switching to a foreign Apple ID.
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Apple iOS 27.2 Beta 2 Adds Motion Data Restriction, May Limit Shake-to-Ad Feature
On September 23, multiple iPhone users reported that Apple's latest iOS 27.2 Beta 2 test system includes a new setting called 'Restrict Motion Data.' Located under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, the feature allows users to manually select apps that will be blocked from accessing motion sensor data such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. The option appears designed to limit apps from using device motion to trigger specific actions, such as 'shake-to-open' advertisements. Currently, the feature is only available to users in China; it disappears when the account region is switched elsewhere. The beta version remains in testing, and Apple has not yet publicly commented on the feature's purpose or the reason for its regional restriction.
Read sourceApple Adds Restrict Motion Data Setting to Block Shake-to-Open Ads in iOS Beta
According to a report from tradealpha on September 23, citing feedback from numerous iPhone users, Apple has quietly added a new setting called 'Restrict Motion Data' in the latest iOS 27.2 Beta 2 test version, specifically for users in China. Located under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, the feature allows users to manually select which apps to restrict. Apps added to the list will be unable to access motion sensor data such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, thereby cutting off the trigger source for 'shake-to-open' splash screen ads at the system level. This move is seen as Apple's direct intervention to curb a common and intrusive advertising practice in Chinese apps.
Read sourceApple Adds Restrict Motion Data Setting in iOS 27.2 Beta to Block Shake Ads
According to a report from Jin10 Data on September 23, citing multiple iPhone user feedback, Apple has quietly introduced a new setting called 'Restrict Motion Data' in the latest iOS 27.2 Beta 2 test version, specifically for users in China. Located under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, the feature allows users to manually select which apps are restricted. Apps added to the list will be denied access to motion sensor data such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. This effectively cuts off the trigger source for 'shake-to-open' splash screen advertisements at the system level, addressing a common nuisance in Chinese apps. The report is based on information from Jiemian (Interface News).
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Apple Adds Motion Data Restriction in iOS Beta to Block Shake-to-Open Ads for China Users
According to a report by Interface News cited by Cailianshe, Apple has quietly added a new setting called 'Restrict Motion Data' in the latest iOS 27.2 Beta 2 test version, specifically targeting users in China. The feature, located under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, allows users to manually select which apps are restricted from accessing motion sensor data such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. This effectively blocks the trigger mechanism for 'shake-to-open' splash screen ads at the system level. Journalists testing the beta found that the option only appears when logged into a Chinese Apple ID, and switching back to a foreign ID disables the feature and removes the restriction list. The report notes that this is a China-specific user experience protection measure tied to the account, not the device.
Apple Adds Motion Data Restriction in iOS Beta to Curb Shake-to-Open Ads in China
Apple has introduced a new setting called 'Restrict Motion Data' in the iOS 27.2 Beta 2 update, targeting the Chinese market to limit 'shake-to-open' splash screen advertisements. The feature, located under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, allows users to manually select apps that are blocked from accessing motion sensor data such as accelerometer and gyroscope data, thereby cutting off the trigger mechanism for such ads at the system level. According to tests by reporters, the option only appears when an Apple ID registered in mainland China is logged in, and the restrictions are tied to the account rather than the device. Switching back to a foreign Apple ID causes the feature to disappear and the restriction list to be cleared. This move is described as a China-specific user experience protection measure.
Read sourceApple iOS 27 Beta Limits 'Shake-to-Ad' Feature for Chinese Users in Privacy Update
According to a report from Shanghai Securities News via East Money, Apple's latest iOS 27.2 Beta 2 update introduces a new privacy feature that allows users to restrict apps from accessing motion sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes, effectively blocking 'shake-to-open' advertisements that trigger ad redirects. The feature is located under Settings > Privacy & Security > Motion & Fitness, where users can manually select which apps to restrict. Based on current testing, the feature is exclusively available to users in the China region; switching the Apple ID to another region causes the option to disappear. As of the report's publication, Apple has not officially commented on the feature's purpose or the reason for its regional limitation. The update remains in beta testing.
Read sourceApple restricts 'shake-to-open' ads in China with iOS 27.2 beta feature
According to a report from Interface News, cited by East Money, Apple has introduced a new feature in the iOS 27.2 Beta 2 update that allows users to restrict motion sensor data, effectively blocking intrusive 'shake-to-open' advertisements. The feature, named 'Restrict Motion Data', is only accessible when using a Chinese Apple ID, making it a China-specific user experience protection measure. Tests conducted by journalists showed that the setting and its associated block list disappear when the user switches back to a foreign Apple ID. The report highlights that this functionality is tied to the account, not the device, and is aimed at curbing a common ad practice in China where apps use motion sensors to trigger ads when users shake their phones.
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