Smartphones and tablets these days store an incredible amount of information, and with much of it sensitive and personal, many users like to keep their device somewhat private by limiting who has ...

Want to make the passcode on your iOS device more complex and secure? Read on for how to use a custom alphanumeric passcode on iPhone and iPad. A six-digit numeric passcode is the default when you ...

Easily protect your Apple Notes with a passcode or Face ID; locked notes show a padlock, so your private info stays hidden ...

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Apple makes it difficult to access iPhones without the passcode, leaving users locked out. iOS 17 update introduces a passcode reset option for users who changed their passcode within 72 hours and ...

Apple's iPhones have long been protected by numeric passcodes, giving iOS users a way to protect keep their devices safe from hackers and prying eyes. Over the years, passcodes have been supplemented ...

Britta is the former Deputy Editor of Pocket-lint and has covered the consumer technology industry since 2012. Her specialties include smartphones, smart home, speakers, and wearables. You'll ...

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