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The iPhone Manual - Tips and Hacks

You're reading from   The iPhone Manual - Tips and Hacks A complete user guide to getting the best out of your iPhone and iOS 14

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2020
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781838641016
Length 486 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Wallace Wang Wallace Wang
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Table of Contents (20) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Learning Basic Touch Gestures 2. Chapter 2: Using the New iOS 14 Apps FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Customizing Sound, Look, and Privacy Settings 4. Chapter 4: Making Phone Calls 5. Chapter 5: Sending Text Messages 6. Chapter 6: Using Siri 7. Chapter 7: Taking and Sharing Pictures 8. Chapter 8: Listening to Music 9. Chapter 9: Browsing the Internet with Safari 10. Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Email 11. Chapter 11: Using FaceTime 12. Chapter 12: Reading eBooks 13. Chapter 13: Storing Contact Information 14. Chapter 14: Setting Appointments and Reminders 15. Chapter 15: Writing Notes and Recording Voice Memos 16. Chapter 16: Getting Directions with Maps 17. Chapter 17: Getting Time, Weather, and Stock Information 18. Chapter 18: Using Apple Pay 19. Other Books You May Enjoy

Protecting your iPhone

Since an iPhone can contain important information and private messages and photographs, you don't want anyone to use your iPhone without your permission. To block access to your iPhone, you need to set up one or more of the following:

  • Passcode: Requires typing a six-digit number
  • Touch ID: Requires your fingerprint
  • Face ID: Requires recognizing your face

Remember, not all iPhone models offer all three forms of access control. Some iPhones only offer passcodes and Touch ID, while others may only offer passcodes and Face ID. Whatever iPhone model you might have, use two forms of access control, such as a passcode and Face ID. Since every iPhone offers passcodes, make sure you set a good passcode as soon as possible.

Using passcodes

A passcode represents the first line of defense restricting access to your iPhone. Until someone types in the correct six-digit code, your passcode will block access to your iPhone. Ideally, you want...

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