Smartphones have revolutionized almost every aspect of our lives, from ordering food to staying in touch with old friends. However, they also expose our private information and consume an ever-increasing share of our attention, pulling us away from real-life experiences. Whether you’re an experienced mobile user or just got your first upgraded iPhone®, the tips below will help you become a smart user of your smart device.

4 Tips for Being a Smarter iPhone User

1. Always Lock Your iPhone

An unlocked iPhone can give anyone access to your bank information, photos, texts, social media, and other private information. The first step you should take after buying an upgraded iPhone is set up a screen lock, preferably using the built-in fingerprint scanner or facial recognition technology. This will prevent anyone but you from accessing your information.

2. Turn Off Email Notifications

Every push notification is a minor distraction, and your email generates more than almost any other app. Turning off email notifications allows you concentrate on those that are actually important and focus more on the world around you.

3. Set Up Automatic Backups

Having all of your favorite pictures, files, and contacts in your iPhone is convenient, but it also means catastrophic data loss if your device is stolen or destroyed. Turning on automatic iCloud® backups allows your upgraded iPhone to save all of your data every day as long as the device is on WiFi and plugged in.

4. Declutter Your Device

Your iPhone may be full of apps you downloaded and only used once or games you stopped playing months ago. Go through your device and uninstall anything you don’t use on a regular basis. Not only will this free up space, but it’ll also make your screen less cluttered and easier to navigate.

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