FBI used iPhone notification data to retrieve deleted Signal messages
Summary
The article covers a 404 Media report alleging the FBI retrieved deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by tapping into the device’s notification storage. It explains how incoming notifications can retain content even after an app is deleted, depending on user settings, device state, and Apple’s push notification tokens. It highlights privacy implications for messaging apps and notes limited official comment from Signal and Apple, with speculation about potential forensic methods and iOS 26.4 changes.