Apple’s iPhone 16e is officially here. It’s the most budget-priced iPhone in Apple’s catalog, but it’s nowhere near a successor to the older iPhone SE 3. If you’re confused about whether to buy the iPhone 16e, this guide will help you make an informed decision. We’ve outlined all the major pros and cons to help […]

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Following the iPhone 16e, Apple is preparing to shake things up again with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, an ultra-thin device measuring just 5.5mm to 6mm. That’s even slimmer than the 7.8mm iPhone 16 and the 6.9mm iPhone 6 models. To achieve this, Apple may cut at least three features, which could alienate some potential […]

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Today, we’re taking a look at how Apple protects your data. Apple is often claimed to have set the bar for other tech companies with the attractiveness of its products and software. More importantly, its marketing efforts emphasize protecting its users’ privacy. Since its inception, the company has adopted privacy as a core part of […]

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Face ID is a handy feature that lets you unlock your iPhone, secure apps, make payments, confirm actions, and provide an added layer of security to your device. Even though Face ID is usually spot-on, there might be times when your iPhone doesn’t recognize your face anymore. In such cases, you may want to reset […]

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T-Mobile just revealed its new direct-to-cell satellite service in a Super Bowl 2025 ad, marking a major step forward for mobile connectivity. Developed in partnership with SpaceX, this service, called T-Mobile Starlink, is finally available for early testing more than two years after its initial announcement. Non-T-Mobile customers can try it as well. Plus, T-Mobile […]

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When you open Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, or any other social media platform on your iPhone after installing or updating it, the app usually asks for permission to access your microphone, camera, and photos. However, sometimes, these prompts don’t appear, leaving you without the option to grant access to your photos. This issue prevents you from […]

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With the arrival of the iPhone 16 lineup, the gap between the Pro and the standard models has never been smaller. The entire lineup features a brand-new Camera Control button that can help you quickly capture photos and videos or adjust various camera settings on the fly. However, as useful as it is, Camera Control […]

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iPhone Mirroring is one of the best new features on macOS Sequoia, and it makes multitasking a breeze. With this innovative feature, you can wirelessly access your iPhone on your Mac and interact with apps using the trackpad and keyboard. However, as useful as it is, several users are unable to get iPhone Mirroring working […]

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iPhone’s Siri has become far more advanced with the new iOS 18 update and is increasingly growing closer in functionality to a human personal assistant. From setting your morning alarm to asking Siri to make you giggle with a silly joke, it can do pretty much everything. However, as smart as Siri is, with the […]

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The release of the iPhone 16 and iOS 18 brings a revamped keyboard with advanced word predictions, emoji suggestions, and better autocorrect. However, these new features are useless when your keyboard stops working unexpectedly. If you’ve experienced lagging or unresponsive keys after upgrading to the latest iPhone, these problems may be caused by an iOS […]

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