This week's launch of iOS 9 brings a slew of small but important new features for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. They include an all-new app for viewing iCloud Drive content, support for more ...

As evidenced below, a 6-digit passcode can be cracked in about 11 hours on average. While longer passcodes certainly provide an added layer of security, the reality is that most users will never ...

Apple steps up security with native two-factor and 6-digit passcodes in iOS 9 Apple puts two factors front and center to secure accounts in iOS and OS X, while suggesting a longer passcode in iOS 9.

This is how you can use a 4 digit passcode on iOS 9 or the iPhone 6s instead of upgrading to the new six digit passcode option.

If you have an Apple device new enough to have TouchID, you’ll need to start thinking of new passcodes for iOS 9. Apple is getting rid of the four-digit passcode* in its upcoming software ...

This also means users will now have to memorize a 6-digit passcode. I suspect we'll see lots of ZIP codes and birthdates being used come iOS 9 although TouchID on newer phones will limit the ...

Instead of defaulting to let users select a four-digit passcode to unlock a device, Apple will now ask users for a six-digit code.

Apple rolled out its new iOS 9 operating system Wednesday and with that comes a big security upgrade. The new operating system will now automatically default to a six digit PIN to unlock your ...

Upgrade Your iPhone Passcode to Defeat the FBI’s Backdoor Strategy Here's why a random 11-digit passcode will probably protect your iPhone against snoops.