iphone tips and tricks

Use a more secure alphanumeric passcode

While iOS these days prompts users to use a six-digit passcode instead of the standard four-digit passcode (here's how to turn a six-digit passcode back to a 4-digit passcode), there is a more sophisticated way to make your iOS device more secure: using an alphanumeric passcode. This means that you can use both letters and numbers in your password as you would when logging on to a website, giving you an almost unlimited number of possible passwords, as opposed to ts.It's fairly easy to do, too. Just head to the Settings app > Touch ID and Passcode > Change Passcode and when prompted to enter a new passcode, tap 'Passcode Options'. This offers you advanced options like opting for the shorter four-digit passcode, or, in this case, a custom alphanumeric code - simply tap that and enter your new password.

Create custom iMessage replies for calls you can't answer

Sometimes it's not the right time for a phone call; and while you could just let calls you don't want to take ........