Use Your iPhone’s Security Features

You don’t necessarily have to bother with external screen locks, secret pockets, or other spycraft to keep your phone safe while you’re abroad. Your iPhone has several built-in security features to safeguard your hardware and information if the worst happens.

Keep It Cool (or Warm)

Extreme heat and cold can affect how well your phone works–like the battery’s ability to hold a charge, for example–so keep that in mind when you go outside.

Keep Vigilant in Public Places

Being smart about where you access your information is a good idea, whether you’re on vacation or not. For example, don’t do anything important on public Wi-Fi (think banking and shopping).

Get Your Phone a Car Seat

Taking a road trip? Don’t just toss your phone into a cupholder if you’re using it to stream music or podcasts. Not only does doing so increase your chances of misplacing it—or just leaving it behind—but if you have a sudden stop or take a turn too quickly, it could go bouncing around the car.

Have an Apple Watch? Let It Help You

The Apple Watch has a convenient feature that can alert you when you leave your iPhone behind. This notification can save you plenty of stress and hassle by letting you know you’ve forgotten your device before you leave the immediate area.