Sure, iPhone passcodes are a pain — even if they only take a few seconds to enter — but the alternative is unthinkable. If you ever accidentally leave your iPhone in a public bathroom or some thief gets the better of you, that four- or six-digit passcode prevents access to all your private data. The […]
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iPhone 11 Pro survives for 30 days at bottom of icy lake
There can’t be many things that would survive 30 days stuck at the bottom of an icy lake. But an iPhone 11 Pro defied the odds when it did just that. Canadian Angie Carriere recently decided to celebrate her 50th birthday with a spot of ice fishing in Waskesiu Lake, some 280 miles east of […]
Samsung Galaxy A52 vs. Apple iPhone SE
The Samsung Galaxy A52 is Samsung’s latest attempt at an affordable yet attractive smartphone. It sports an elegant design with a sleek rear camera module and a 6.5-inch edge-to-edge display, which also benefits from a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. If that weren’t enough, it also boasts a powerful quad-lens camera system, a sizeable battery, and […]
How to check data usage on an iPhone or iPad
Are you one of those people who always worries about how much data you’re using on your iPhone or other iOS device? As the end of your carrier’s billing cycle nears, do you wonder if you or a family member are going to cross the line over your data limit and incur the dreaded extra charges? […]
How to sync your Outlook calendar with an iPhone
Many different businesses use Outlook as a way to organize everything from meetings to their employees’ daily tasks. Of course, you can also use Outlook in your personal life as well. Outlook is a Microsoft program that runs on your computer. Because of this, you may notice that it’s not easy to take it out […]
Best cheap iPhone 11 deals for February 2021
The iPhone 12 series was rolled out last October, making 2021 a fantastic year to look for smartphone deals on the slightly older (but still fantastic) 2019 iPhone 11 lineup. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max remain excellent devices by today’s standards and they’re more inexpensive than ever, so if […]
The best iPhone 12 Pro battery cases
The iPhone 12 Pro boasts a battery life that we found will get most people through the majority of their day; however, if you’re a heavy multimedia user or strongly relying on 5G connectivity to power your mobile experience, you might want to consider adding on a battery case. Apple has yet to release an […]
Best cheap iPhone 12 deals for February 2021: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
The iPhone 12 family is relatively new, but it’s never too early to start looking for smartphone deals on new flagships like these — and with four models to choose from, you’ve got more options than ever when it comes to finding the right iPhone for your needs. Whether you’re after iPhone 12 deals, iPhone […]
Apple iPhone 13: Everything we know so far
The Apple iPhone 12 series may only be a few months old, but already we’re hearing dozens of rumors about the iPhone 13 series. The iPhone 12 represented a major change for the iPhone series, with an all-new design, improved cameras, and more — but if rumors are to be believed, the iPhone 13 could […]
The best waterproof iPhone 6 and 6S cases
A water-damaged phone can be a pain to fix and expensive to replace. Whether you’re setting sail for your next trip or going deep-sea diving, safeguard your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S with a waterproof case. They’re convenient, they’re protective, and you won’t lose any functionality with your smartphone. If it’s your first time in […]
How to make a GIF on your iPhone
While the internet has been transformed over the last 30 years into a kind of engineering fairyland, the popularity of low-tech animated GIFs in the age of social media has held up better than most observers have imagined. Whereas in the old days, before 2000, you needed a computer-based graphical program to breathe life into […]
The iPhone will soon block all apps from using a unique identifier to track you
I’d forgive you for not knowing that January 28 is Data Privacy Day, but we shouldn’t be surprised in the least that Apple knew. The company hangs its hat on protecting its users’ privacy, and is all too happy to point out the myriad ways apps, websites, and other companies can hold your data and […]
How to save voicemails from your iPhone
It isn’t enjoyable when you miss a phone call, but it happens from time to time. The caller may leave a voicemail if the call was important enough, and sometimes they’ll even leave one even when it wasn’t. That said, no one wants the voicemail section of their phone to be cluttered with old messages. […]
The best iPhone camera accessories
For many, the iPhone is a camera that also makes phone calls. The camera has improved greatly over the years, as have the third-party gadgets designed to improve your iPhoneography. From lenses and lights to gimbals and microphones, the right accessories can take the camera you have in your pocket and make it even more […]
How to AirDrop from your iPhone to a Mac
One of the benefits of owning multiple Apple-branded devices is the shared experience. Photos you take on an iPhone show up on a linked Mac or iPad. You can even send text messages without picking up your phone. Sharing files between these devices is just as easy, and you don’t need the cloud or an […]