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If You See These Fees on Your Phone Bill, You’re Being Overcharged
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Is your smartphone dragging? Find out the common reasons iPhones and Androids slow down, as well as the easy...
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Learn how to unlock an iPhone without a passcode before you're stuck. You never know when these methods will come...
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Avoid paying overage charges for your cellular data by trying these easy tricks.
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Tile vs AirTag: Understanding the Differences in Bluetooth Tracker Solutions
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Your iPhone’s Volume Buttons Are Loaded with Hidden Features
While their primary goal is to control sound, your iPhone's volume buttons can actually do much more than you think
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The more we use our phones, the more personal information we give up. So how do you make your phone...
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Are you guilty of this phone faux pas? Here’s what you should be doing instead.
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Have You Ever Noticed That Apple Ads Show the Time as 9:41? Here’s Why
This is the fascinating, real-life reason it's always 9:41 a.m. in Apple advertisements
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The Best Way to Charge Your Device Will Make Its Battery Last Way Longer
Let's hope you'll never be stuck with a dead smartphone or laptop again.
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You Can Schedule a Text Message on Your iPhone: Here’s How
Did you know you can set texts to send in the future? Find out how with this hack for how...
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22 Tech Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Smartphone
These tech tips will unlock the secrets to maximizing your productivity, staying organized, protecting your online privacy and more
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I Was Addicted to My Phone—Here’s How I Got Over It
Martin struggled with phone addiction for years before recovery. Now he doesn't fight to limit his time on his phone—he's...
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How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on an iPhone
Don’t panic! Those accidentally deleted messages aren’t gone forever—not if you take action quickly and follow these instructions.
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How to Turn Off Siri on Your iPhone
Apple's smart personal assistant can be equal parts helpful and distracting. Here's how to turn off Siri and disable Siri...
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There’s a New Threat Targeting iPhones—What You Need to Know
There's a new piece of malware that's threatening iPhone users. Here's what you need to know about it—and what you...
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How to Set Reminders on Your iPhone So You Never Forget the Important Stuff
Say goodbye to sticky notes and string around your finger—Apple's Reminders app is the most reliable way to remember important...
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You Can Filter Blue Light on Your iPhone for a Better Night’s Sleep
Why so blue? It's easy to reduce the amount of blue light coming from your phone.
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Apple recently previewed some new accessibility features, one of which can replicate your own voice. Here's what you need to...
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The Super-Convenient & Affordable Tile Mate to Never Lose Your Essentials
Peace of mind has never been so affordable.
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How to Identify Plants with an iPhone in 4 Simple Steps
The iPhone's built-in plant identifier allows you to visually look up a wide range of mystery flora
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At the end of a scrolling session and need to get back to the top? You don't have to scroll...
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How to Make a Private Call and Keep Your Phone Number Safe
Keep your number to yourself with these three easy ways to hide it on Caller ID
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FaceTime Is Getting an Exciting Upgrade—Here’s What We Know
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How Lockdown Mode on iPhone Can Ward Off a Cyberattack
While iPhones have robust security, standard privacy settings may not be enough to stop targeted attacks by sophisticated hackers. That's...
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You Can Tell Siri How to Eject Water from Your iPhone—Here’s How
Did your iPhone go for an unforeseen swim? With a little help from Siri, you might be able to eject...
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New Apple Emojis Are Coming—Here’s What We Know
Apple is releasing over 20 new emojis soon, and they include a blue jellyfish and the oft-requested pink heart emoji.