A few quick tweaks to your iPhone's default settings can make it faster, smarter, and far less annoying to use.

RCS, filters, mentions, and backgrounds help to modernize Messages. On every new iPhone, I check these settings and features ...

Your iPhone's speakers handle most everyday situations well enough, but sometimes you need more volume than the default settings provide. Whether you're watching videos in a noisy environment or ...

Protecting your privacy is more important than ever, while Apple is renowned for its robust privacy features, certain default iPhone settings can still leave your personal data exposed. These settings ...

Your iPhone holds a detailed map of your life—from messages and photos to financial data and location history. Protecting that information is more important than ever as mobile privacy threats ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...