Turn these 4 iPhone security settings on now
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June 25, 2026

Today: 4 tips to protect your iPhone. Plus …

4 iPhone security settings you should turn on right now

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Our tech expert recommends a few settings that you can enable right now to help keep your personal data safe. Not only will they make your iPhone more secure, they can also make recovery easier if your phone is stolen or lost. First: Enable two-factor authentication to prevent an attacker from logging in to your Apple account — even if they have your password.

The other settings we recommend→

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