Source: Chaim Gartenberg, theverge.com, January 29, 2018 The iPhone rumor mill spins on There have been rumors swirling about the iPhone SE getting an update sometime in 2018, but KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has thrown some cold water on those fires. A new research note claims that Apple might not have an updated SE in the… Continue reading There may not be an iPhone SE 2 after a
Tag: iphone
How to Speed Up Your Old, Slow iPhone or iPad
Source: Matt Klein, HowToGeeks.com, December 28, 2017 Every year, Apple comes out with new iPhones and iPads and a new version of iOS. While it’s a good idea to stay current on software, not everyone can afford to buy new hardware every year. If your iPhone or iPad is showing its age, here are a… Continue reading How to Speed Up Your Old, Slow iPhone or iPad
You Can Speed Up Your Slow iPhone by Replacing the Battery
Source: Whitson Gordon, HowToGeek.com, December 20, 2017 All phones slow down over time. As hardware gets older and software gets newer, it’s inevitable. But there’s another reason your iPhone might be slow: the battery. This phenomenon was first proposed in a Reddit thread, and then subsequently in a blog post by John Poole at Geekbench. Now, Apple… Continue reading You Can Speed Up Your Slow iPhone by Replacing the Battery
Is Wireless Charging Slower Than Wired Charging?
Source: HowToGeek.com, December 4, 2017 Look, Apple is making wireless charging cool again with the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X. I’m glad! But there are things you should know about this technology—like how fast it’s going to charge your phone. You know, practical stuff. For example: is wireless charging as fast as as wired… Continue reading Is Wireless Charging Slower Than Wired Charging?
You Can Charge Your iPhone in Half the Time with a Fast Charger
Source: Jason Fitzpatrick, ReviewGeek.com, November 30, 2017 Apple’s new phones support fast charging but it’s a (super awesome) feature hardly anyone has paid attention to. Here’s how to take advantage of it. If you’re one of the people that hasn’t heard a lot about the iPhone’s new fast charge abilities, we won’t hold it against… Continue reading You Can Charge Your iPhone in Half the Time with a Fast Charger
How to Hide Sensitive Notifications From Your iPhone’s Lock Screen
Source: Chris Hoffman, November 8, 2017 In iOS 11, your iPhone gives you much more control over notifications. You can designate certain apps as “sensitive”, so that it hides the content of notifications while your phone is locked, only letting you see the full preview when you use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock your iPhone. This works… Continue reading How to Hide Sensitive Notifications From Your iPhone’s Lock Screen
How to Block Spammy Text Messages on an iPhone
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, October 9, 2017 How It Works (and What You Need to Know About Privacy) iOS 11 adds a new SMS filtering feature that allows you to automatically filter spam text messages in the Messages app. It works similarly to the call-blocking feature added in iOS 10. Once activated, you’ll have two tabs in… Continue reading How to Block Spammy Text Messages on an iPhone
How to Use Low Power Mode on an iPhone (and What Exactly It Does)
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, September 30, 2017 Your iPhone has a “Low Power Mode”, which you’ll be prompted to activate it when your phone reaches 20% battery. However, you can enable it before that point to stretch your battery life further. Starting with iOS 11, you can also activate Low Power Mode right from the Control… Continue reading How to Use Low Power Mode on an iPhone (and What Exactly It Does)
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR IPHONE TO IOS 11
Source: Jordan McMahon, Wired.com, September 19, 2017 IT’S THAT TIME of year again: The weather’s cooling down, the leaves are changing color, and Apple’s latest iPhones are on the way. Not ready to drop $1,000 on an iPhone X? That’s cool. You can make your old iPhone (and iPad) feel new again by updating to iOS 11. The… Continue reading HOW TO UPDATE YOUR IPHONE TO IOS 11
How Much Free Space Should You Leave on Your iPhone?
Source: Jason Fritzpatrick, HowToGeek.com, September 13, 2107 It’s all too easy to fill your iPhone’s storage to the brim with apps, photos, and video, but just because you can doesn’t mean you should. How full is too full? We put our iOS devices through the paces to get to the bottom of things. Recently, we… Continue reading How Much Free Space Should You Leave on Your iPhone?