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 ...

Think about all the personal data you have on your iPad: emails, texts, account passwords, and more. If you've set up Apple Pay, you even have credit cards saved on your device. With all this data ...

While modern iPhones come with a selection of either Face ID or Touch ID as the main way to unlock the device, underneath both there’s always a passcode that acts as a fallback option should the ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Many recent iPhone models, starting with the iPhone X, can use their front camera as a biometric security device. With Face ID, you can sign into your iPhone and authorize purchases just by looking at ...

Locking your iPhone is essential if you want to keep your data secure from thieves, hackers, and general snooping. But if you forgot your passcode, your day can suddenly become much, much more ...