If you forgot your iPhone passcode, don’t panic. There’s a simple fix that lets you erase it and start over so you can unlock your device. If you input the wrong passcode too many times on the lock ...

Remember, the longer and more complex your passcode, the tougher it is for prying eyes to sneak a peek as you type it in. Also, consider investing in a privacy screen. These screen protectors limit ...

Do you need to unlock an iPhone without a passcode? Whether you're dealing with a locked-out device, an iPhone hand-me-down or a software malfunction, passcode issues are frustrating to deal with—no ...

If you’re an iPhone user, your Notes app is likely filled with stuff (like your amateur poetry and passwords) that you don’t want other people to read. Apple knows that too, which is why iOS lets you ...

Having an unlocked iPhone–without so much as a four-digit barrier between you and some subway snatcher–is asking for trouble. Four-digit passcodes or PINs were the only way to secure the earliest ...

The iPhone is a highly desirable gadget and many thieves focus on Apple’s products as they offer high resale values. But there’s also a series of criminals who want to snag your iPhone for what’s ...

A stolen phone is a nightmare scenario for so many. Not only does this introduce a new and potentially excessive financial strain (the average smartphone in 2023 costs $718.23), but a lost phone can ...

An iPhone bug that Apple Inc. patched last January to stop unauthorized users from bypassing the password-protected locking feature has resurfaced in newer versions of the phone’s software. The bug ...

Your iPhone can play music, give you driving directions, take photos, help you find the nearest pizza place and so much more. But if you don’t have the passcode to open it? It’s just a hunk of metal, ...

I told you a few days ago that I can't wait to set up a new iPhone anti-theft security feature in iOS 17.3 that will make it almost impossible for thieves to get into my Apple ID account. Even if they ...

Joanna Stern and Nicole Nguyen of the Wall Street Journal have published an article (paywalled) and accompanying video that describes a troubling spate of attacks reported by individuals and police ...