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How to watch Apple’s Event
Apple's launching new products on Monday October 30 (or October 31 if you don't live in the States). Here's how you can watch the Apple Event live on your Mac, iPhone, Apple TV or even PC.
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How to charge an iPhone 15 with a Lightning cable
Don't throw away your old iPhone-charging Lightning cables. You can add a cheap, simple adapter to turn Lightning into USB-C.
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This is why Find My items take a while to update
Donu2019t worry: your bag isnu2019t misplaced (yet). It just hasnu2019t had a visitor within range for a while.
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How to share an AirTag or tracked item in the Find My app
With iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, you can share access to Find My items with other people.
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How to reset an iPhone or iPad
Returning an iPhone or iPad to factory settings will fix many problems and is essential if you're passing on an old device. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone or iPad.
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Run out of space? Free up your iPhone storage with these tips
Follow these space-saving tips if you run out of storage on your iPhone and can't take a photo, install the app you want, or update iOS.
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How to back up an iPhone or iPad
Here's how to back up your iPhone or iPad so you won't lose photos, messages or any other vital data.
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The iPhone 14 has a startup chime that sounds like a Mario coin
Here’s how to turn on the hidden feature.
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How to sell or trade in your old iPhone
There's a lot of value in your old iPhone. Here's how to get it ready for someone else to use, and the best ways to sell it.
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What does 'Allow More Data on 5G' do an iPhone?
Apple lets you optu2014or opts you inu2014to a 5G network for high-definition FaceTime and other throughput-heavy tasks.
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How to set Messages to auto-reply while you're driving
Avoid interacting with your iPhone while still providing a response.
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Fastest ways to charge an iPhone
We explain how you can charge your iPhone in minutes: charge your iPhone battery faster with these tricks.
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How to check iPhone battery health and find out how and when to replace it
How to find out if your iPhone battery needs replacing, and what to do if it does.
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How to fix group message replies that appear as individual ones on your iPhone
If you're not all using an Apple device, you might find your group messages break down into individual replies.
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Can you save money buying Apple products from another country?
Is it worth buying Apple products from the U.S. if you live elsewhere? We look at how much you can save and what you need to do.
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Is your USB-C device getting the proper charge? It's all sorted out for you
USB-C devices talk to each other to ensure power flows in the correct order.
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How to watch U.S. Netflix outside the U.S.
Find out how to get American Netflix in the U.K. or elsewhere using a VPN, then use your normal Netflix account details to log in.
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How to make a stolen iPhone more trackable with the Find My app
Smart thieves may know the ins and outs, but you can still prevent them from easily accessing your device.
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How to disable and replace the iPhone Camera app to avoid accidental triggers
If youu2019ve seen too many pictures of lint, thereu2019s an option that adds friction.
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How Screen Time can keep your iPhone and iCloud account safe from thieves
Screen Time is not just for keeping the kids in line.
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How to delete music from an iPhone or iPad
We show three different ways to free up storage space on your iPhone by deleting unwanted albums from your music library.
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How to fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo
Get a stuck iPhone working again with force restarts or recovery modes
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Watch out for unexpected NFC Tag alerts on your iPhone
You might see one of several kinds of messages related to wireless tags near your iPhone.
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How to restore an iPhone from a backup
Here's how to restore an old iPhone to a new iPhone, recover data from a backup, or go back to an older version of iOS by wiping your iPhone and restoring from a backup.
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How to put an iPhone into recovery mode and return to factory settings
We demonstrate how to put an iPhone into recovery mode: a handy way of removing a beta or wiping a faulty iPhone and starting again.
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How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Save money on new Apple devices like the iPhone 14 by trading in old ones. Here's how Apple trade in and similar services work.
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How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage
Apple offers choices in how you share a profile photo and your full name with people over iMessage.
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Those annoying iPhone Live Photos actually make pretty cool videos
Folks on other platforms can your view Live Photos just as you intended.
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Forget the power button–you can restart your iPhone just by asking
No more fishing around for the right button combo.
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How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
Someone’s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.
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How to find a lost iPhone with Find My iPhone
We show how to track and find a lost (or stolen) Apple device using Find My iPhone, and protect your data even if the battery has died or the iPhone is offline.
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When it comes to names, Siri can read better than it can listen
Siri can say unusual names properly–with a little help.
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Is iMessage not working? Here’s how to fix it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Here's how to fix problems with Apple's Message app.
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How to bypass a forgotten iPhone passcode
Forgotten your iPad or iPhone's passcode? Don't panic. Here's how to bypass the code and 'hack' your way in.
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TIL how to take iPhone screenshots with back taps
Taking screenshots has never been easier.
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iPhone eSIM FAQ
An eSIM identifies your phone to a carrier without the fuss of swapping in a physical identity module.
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How to use snooze and end timers on an iPhone or iPad
You canu2019t stop an alarm with a physical button, but you can snooze one.
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TIL the iPhone's camera flash can act as a silent notification alert
This hidden accessibility feature ensures you never miss a call or text.
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How to remove a virus from an iPhone or iPad
Think your iPhone may have a virus? Here's how to check and what to do if you find one
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How to use Siri to expel water from your iPhone
iPhones are water resistant but they are not waterproof. When moisture invades the speaker grill, it can mean trouble for the iPhone.
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Easy tips and tricks to help your iPhone last longer
If you want to improve your iPhone battery life, start here.
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How to use picture-in-picture during a WhatsApp video call on your iPhone
A new feature in Whatsapp will let you minimize a call so you can view it in a small window and still use your iPhone – it's a feature FaceTime has had a while.
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How to download (and remove) movies and TV shows on your iPhone and iPad
When traveling or somewhere that has limited Internet access, go offline.
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How to save voicemail from an iPhone
Apple lets you directly export voicemail messages with Visual Voicemail. You can also use Screen Recording.
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How to stop an iPhone dropping Wi-Fi connection
Discover how to fix an iPhone that keeps dropping Wi-Fi and find out what's causing your iPhone to keep losing its Wi-Fi connection.
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How to turn off Crash Detection on the iPhone and Apple Watch
If you go on a roller coaster, or fall over skiing, your Apple Watch or iPhone might contact emergency services. Here's how to stop your iPhone or Watch dialling 911.
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You need to try this iOS 16 feature on your iPhone 14
Live Activities for Sports is the best thing about the Dynamic Island.
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How to use two eSIMs in an iPhone to balance data usage
Apple offers a switch that can help while roaming with networks that have different coverage and data limits.
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