Protect Your iPhone

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Password Protect It: If your iPhone is ever lost or stolen, the last thing you want to worry about is not only having to replace it, but all the information that someone will now have access to. So, tap on Settings, then on General, then on Passcode Lock. Tap on Turn Passcode On and set up a passcode. You’ll have to enter the passcode after the time interval that you set (by tapping Require Passcode), but that’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.

Buy AppleCare: If you plan on keeping your current iPhone for the length of your service contract (usually two years), then you should consider getting AppleCare. Your original ...

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