Your iPhone® contains countless personal information. Credit card numbers, logins, messages, and photos are just a few examples, and you want to protect them all. Privacy upgrades prevent hacks and identity theft, and you can use the following enhancements to get started.

How to Improve Your iPhone’s Privacy

1. Use the Password Generator

Apple® prioritizes security, and their iPhone’s password generator is a powerful tool. This iOS 12 feature automatically generates extremely complex, random passwords for apps and websites. It then saves them in the Keychain and will autofill next time you visit a site, so you’ll never have to worry about forgetting these intricate passwords.

iOS displays a “Create Password” box any time you create a new app or online account. Tap “Use Strong Password,” and a new password will fill in the sign-up field. If a hacker breaks into one of your accounts, they can’t access others with the same password.

2. Manage Camera, Microphone & GPS Access

Apps like Maps and Facebook access your iPhone camera, microphone, and location tracker so you can upload content. Some malicious apps can access these and watch you through your camera lens. 

Decide which apps have access by going to Settings>Privacy. Browse through the list of apps that have requested access to your data and toggle the On/Off switch to disable them.

3. Download a VPN for Public Wi-Fi

When you use Wi-Fi at a coffee shop or health center, you’re on a public network. These aren’t password-protected. Anyone can join and access data you’re sending and downloading over the Internet connection.

A VPN (virtual private network) establishes a private connection on these public networks. All of your data is sent to a remote, protected server. Whether it’s credit card information or a text to a loved one, the data is inaccessible to anyone other than you. Simply download a VPN app and deploy it for privacy.

If you’re dealing with iPhone problems, contact a technician at Experimax Haymarket. Serving Prince William County, VA, these professionals specialize in all things Apple. They carry several products, including MacBooks®, iPhones, and used iPads®. You’ll also find comprehensive repair services, which you can learn about online. Connect on Facebook to receive deals and updates or call (571) 342-3550 to speak with a sales associate.