When Does an Old iPhone Become a Security Risk?
Photo: George Dolgikh (Shutterstock)I’m a big advocate for keeping your tech as long as possible. I still have my original Touch Bar MacBook Pro, and I plan to run it into the ground. But one legitimate reason to upgrade your tech is when a company stops supporting it with security updates. That begs the question:
Why You Should Turn Off Your iPhone’s Macro Mode
Photo: Kicking Studio (Shutterstock)Has this happened to you? You turn on your iPhone’s camera to take a photo, only to see something strange: Your phone seems to be switching between camera lenses on its own, throwing off your ability to take your picture. After all, how can you properly frame a shot when the lens
More People Should Use the iPhone’s One-Handed Keyboard. Here’s How
Big iPhones are here to stay. Apple has continued to size-up its iconic phone since it launched the original 3.5-inch iPhone in 2007. Now, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is nearly double that size, spanning a whopping 6.7 inches. Using an iPhone with a sprawling display makes for a solid experience, especially when watching Netflix
9 Things That Suck About Setting Up a New iPhone (and How to Fix Them)
Photo: mokjc (Shutterstock)Getting a new iPhone is an exciting thing, especially if you haven’t upgraded in a while. From the initial unboxing, to peeling the stickers off the device, everything about the experience is fun. That is, until you start setting it up, and hit some snags along the way. While many iPhone setups go
iOS 16.3 RC now available, here are the best new iPhone features
After Apple announced the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models and the HomePod 2, the company is now releasing iOS 16.3 RC version to all users. In addition, the Release Candidate version of macOS 12.2, iPadOS 16.3, tvOS 16.3, and watchOS 9.3 are now available. As of now, there aren’t many new features that
How to share your location using an iPhone
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How To Transfer A Video From An iPhone To A PC
Tada Images/Shutterstock Do you want to transfer videos from your iPhone to your PC but don't know how to do it? Well, you're not alone. Every year, many users purchase their first iPhone, and even the most basic tasks, such as downloading and installing new apps, can be daunting for them. It doesn't matter whether
iPhone 16 Pro to feature smaller Dynamic Island and Face ID under the screen
The iPhone of our dreams is closer than ever. It would be a true all-screen device with no bezels of any sort, and no notches or holes punched through the screen. Apple has been working on technology to place iPhone sensors like Face ID and Touch ID under the screen for years, which will make
Apple reportedly cancels development of fourth-generation iPhone SE
Apple has reportedly canceled the development of a new iPhone SE. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company recently told suppliers it would not release a fourth-generation SE model sometime in 2024. In a Medium post spotted by MacRumors, Kuo said the device would have been the debut of Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, adding
You’re Wrong About Your iPhone’s Always-On Wallpaper Draining Its Battery
Photo: Kaspars Grinvalds (Shutterstock)The new Always-On Displays on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max provide a nifty way to keep tabs on your smartphone without needing to interact with it. However, Apple’s original design choice was odd: By default, the 14 Pros dim your wallpaper in addition to the clock and notifications