9 ways to use your iPhone’s USB-C port
It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging,…
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Apple removes Advanced Data Protection from U.K. iPhones following backdoor demand
Earlier this month, news broke that Apple had been served an order from the U.K. government demanding extraordinary access to its customers’ cloud data. The order, which was issued secretly and forbids Apple from publicly…
This $12 Baseus MagSafe battery pack will double your iPhone’s battery life
When you’re out and about for long hours and your phone battery levels start giving you anxiety, the last thing you want to do is find a plug and an outlet. That’s why one of…
Windows 11 PCs will soon recognize iPhones in the Start menu
Since last year, Android users with Windows 11 computers have been able to preview a new feature that lets them see their phone directly next to the Start menu, where they can easily access texts,…
Forget new iPhones and Macs, I want these Apple OS features in 2025
In 2024, Apple released a ton of new features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 12. Many of those features are the kind that I’ve ben wanting for a while, such…
Report: iOS 19 will support all iPhones released since 2018
While Google and Samsung and other Android phone makers make big proclamations about how long their handsets will receive OS updates, Apple doesn’t offer the same guarantees. No matter—a new report claims that iOS 19…
Business leaders among Pegasus spyware victims, says security firm
Security firm iVerify said a leader of a big company was among several individuals whose iPhones were recently targeted with the Pegasus spyware. While journalists, human rights defenders, lawmakers and political officials are frequent targets…
New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm
Apple’s new iPhone software comes with a novel security feature that reboots the phone if it’s not unlocked for 72 hours, according to security researchers. Last week, 404 Media reported that law enforcement officers and…
iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature
New code introduced in the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system could make it more difficult for both police and thieves to unlock iPhones. 404 Media reported Thursday that law enforcement officials were warning…
How to clear dirt and fluff from iPhone’s charging port and charge again
Why won’t my iPhone charge anymore? Many of us have been there, frantically wiggling the charging cable to try to get the charging icon on our phone screen. If your iPhone stops charging properly when…