So you just unboxed your brand-new iPhone. Maybe it’s the first one you’ve ever had. Maybe you’re replacing an older iPhone that has seen better days. Maybe you get an iPhone every year.
Whatever the reason, you will enjoy your time with your new phone so much more if you spend a little time learning some tips and tricks. Some of these you may already know, others you may have never heard of, but they all make life with an iPhone a little nicer.
1. CHOOSE A SAFE PASSWORD
It’s boring but important: while you can unlock your iPhone with your face or finger, your iPhone is only secure if nobody can guess your passcode. If it’s 123456 you’re asking for trouble.
iOS will prompt you to create a six-digit passcode, but there is a more sophisticated way to make your iOS device more secure: using an alphanumeric passcode.
It’s easy to change your passcode to an alphanumeric one:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Face ID and Passcode (or Touch ID and Passcode on the iPhone SE), then Change Passcode.
3. Enter the passcode you created during set-up.
4. Tap on Passcode Options.
5. Choose Custom Alphanumeric Code.
6. Type your new password. Make sure it’s one you can remember.
You have 72 hours when you can continue to use your old password, just in case you forget the new one!
2. ADJUST YOUR DISPLAY SETTINGS
If you have an iPhone 14 Pro/Max or 15 Pro/Max you have an always-on display, so you will always be able to see the time and your widgets. To customize the always-on display go to Settings > Display & Brightness and tap
