5 iPhone security settings you should change to protect your data

From Lockdown Mode to privacy controls, these simple iPhone adjustments can keep your personal information safe.

By Filipe Espósito Nov. 7, 2026 1:00 pm EST Yasu31/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

It can be a little scary to think about all the personal data on your phone and what could happen if that fell into the wrong hands. Thankfully, for the iPhone, Apple offers many layers of protection in iOS to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.