Four numbers hardly seem like a foolproof way to protect a smartphone. But that’s likely what has stumped federal law enforcement, who have been unable to break into the iPhone 5C used by one of the ...

(Bloomberg) -- Buyers of Apple Inc.’s new Vision Pro headset are finding it can be a major hassle if they lose their passcode. The company is telling users who forget their code — typically a series ...

Passcodes can be tricky to remember, so it’s no surprise if you’ve forgotten your Apple Watch passcode – or, you simply want to remove it. Apple requires you to set a passcode if you opt to use Apple ...

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The default passcode length on the Apple Watch is just four digits. And while it’s true that you don’t keep as much sensitive data on the smartwatch as you do on an iPhone, and that your Apple Watch ...

Apple Vision Pro owners who forget the passcode they set will need to take the device to an Apple retail location to get it reset, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. There is apparently no on-device way ...

Apple is adding a feature to iPhones to prevent thieves from gaining access to critical device data in the event that they know a user’s passcode. On Tuesday, the company released the first beta-test ...

You’re in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you realize it's gone, along ...

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Apple believes that needing both the iPhone and its passcode makes it harder for thieves to steal users' information, but having both stolen is common enough, that you need to know how to protect ...

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 ...