Here's how to set up your new iPhone properly, from the moment you press the power button to configuring all the essential features. Press and hold the power button on the side of your iPhone until ...

Safeguarding your iPhone is essential to protect your personal data and maintain your privacy. With the increasing reliance on smartphones for sensitive tasks, such as online banking, communication, ...

Widely considered one of the most secure smartphones, the iPhone uses privacy and data protection as its core selling points. While iOS comes with strong built-in protection, the real power comes from ...

Find out how you can turn on Stolen Device Protection and lock your apps to protect your accounts and personal information.

Although the iPhone does allow you to setup a lockscreen passcode, it doesn’t give much flexibility in choosing one, allowing you to set only a four-digit passcode. If that doesn’t pass your security ...

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Given that iPhones range in price from hundreds of dollars to over a thousand, it's no surprise they attract the attention of criminals who want to steal your hardware (and the data it contains).

The feature updates that come with every new iOS overhaul are always exciting. Some updates introduce fresh new additions, while others squash bugs and fix security concerns — but not every change is ...

A passcode is your iPhone's first line of defense against unwanted access when your phone is stolen. Apple lets you set four-digit or six-digit passcodes for phone security, and if you really want to ...