iPhone owners who don't PIN protect their phones risk more than the realise as app usage grows. The average iPhone owner has downloaded 40 apps, but less than half protect their iPhone with the built-in PIN protection feature.
Most people don't actually realise just how much personal, or sensitive, information they store on their smart phones, in particular iPhones for which many more apps are available. As well as the personal details of their friends, pictures of loved ones, carefully-crafted playlists and hard-earned high scores, apps can also store bank account details and provide access to social media profiles, as well as any number of online retail accounts, corporate networks and sensitive business emails. For many, losing an unlocked iPhone could be much more costly than just replacing the actual device.
A new iPhone app launched on 14 May will help to encourage more owners to PIN protect their iPhones, not only to prevent potential data loss but also save unnecessary worry and expense. When installing Return My Phone, users are encouraged to set a PIN code as this new app creates a bespoke Lock Screen image that enables the owner to offer a reward if the iPhone is ever lost.
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