How to lock apps with Screen Time Screen Time, a feature that’s built into your iPhone, can put limitations on how an app is used. You can use it to lock every app except for the phone app.

Here's how to lock and hide your iPhone apps for an extra layer of security. You can also check out all the features iOS 26 will likely bring to your iPhone this fall. How to lock your iPhone apps 1.

You — and, to an extent, your kids — can now lock and hide apps on an iPhone. Here’s how.

Before you use iOS 18's new ability to lock and hide apps, be sure you know how to find them again when you need them.

Taking just a few minutes to set up your emergency contacts now can ensure your iPhone is ready to protect you when it ...