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Hidden iOS 16 Features That Turn Your iPhone Into a Powerhouse
Bet you didn't know your iPhone could do all this. Apple released iOS 16 to the public back in September of 2022, and in the months since, we've seen even more iPhone updates, the most recent being iOS 16.4 (and iOS 16.4.1). All this new software brought a fresh set of tricks to the iPhone, like unsending text messages and emails and cutting objects out of your photos. Yet, there always seem to b ... Read more
2023-04-13 21:37:27
This Hidden iOS Feature Shows You All the Wi-Fi Passwords Stored on Your iPhone
If you've ever connected to a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, even if it was years ago, the password is saved in settings. I always need a reliable, high-speed internet connection on my iPhone, whether it's for work or pleasure. It's why I always seek out Wi-Fi when my cellular connection is weak. Besides my home network, I connect to Wi-Fi at friends' houses, coffee shops, restaurants, airports an ... Read more
2023-04-13 21:35:26
Can't Remember Your Wi-Fi Password? This iPhone Trick Can Help
No need to scramble for the password. As long as you've connected before, your phone has the Wi-Fi password stored. Having access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection is a must-have, which is why you constantly seek out Wi-Fi when a cellular connection isn't enough to do the job on your iPhone. Besides your home network, you've probably connected to Wi-Fi at friends' houses, coffee shops ... Read more
2023-04-13 00:02:47
iOS 16.4: Don't Miss These New iPhone Features
Check out the new features your iPhone gets with iOS 16.4. Apple released iOS 16.4.1 last week to patch some security vulnerabilities and squash some bugs. The update doesn't have any added features, but its predecessor, iOS 16.4, includes several new features in addition to updates and security fixes. Below are some of the biggest additions to your iPhone with iOS 16.4. And here's how to downloa ... Read more
2024-02-27 18:18:51
Best iPhone Deals 2023: Cheapest Ways to Get an Apple Phone
Save on your new iPhone with great deals including trade-in promotions, gift cards and other offers. Apple's phones are some of the best on the market right now, with several iPhone models claiming a spot on our list of the best phones overall for 2023. Their one major drawback is that they're expensive, with some some high-end models starting north of $1,000. But that doesn't mean you have to pay ... Read more
2024-02-27 18:19:04
iOS 16.5 Beta 2: What Your iPhone Could Be Getting Soon
Beta testers and developers can try the latest features now. Less than a week after Apple released an important security update with iOS 16.4.1, the company rolled out the second beta version of iOS 16.5, on Wednesday. Bug fixes, security updates and new features, like new emoji and Voice Isolation in calls, were released with iOS 16.4. New iOS features can be fun, but we recommend downloading ... Read more
2023-04-13 00:00:27
iOS 16.4.1 Gives Your iPhone an Important Security Update
Here's how you can download the update and protect your device and information. Apple released iOS 16.4.1 last Friday, a little more than two weeks after the release of iOS 16.4. The latest update fixes a few problems that some users might've experienced with iPhone features, and, importantly, it also brings security fixes and bug patches to issues that might be actively exploited on your iPhone. ... Read more
2023-04-12 23:58:13
Google Updates Maps to Make Your National Park Visit Easier to Navigate
Updates due later this month will help you better plan your summer getaway. Summer is just around the corner, and that means many of you are planning a road trip to one of America's 63 national parks. The National Park Service recorded 312 million visits in 2022, an increase of 5% over the previous year, and while that's still a bit lower than pre-pandemic levels, figuring out how to make the mos ... Read more
2023-04-11 20:24:21
What to Know Before Purchasing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
According to an audiologist, here's everything you need to know about over-the-counter hearing aids. In the US, hearing aids are now available over the counter. Audiologists and established technology companies have teamed up to make hearing aids more accessible to the public. You no longer need to see a health practitioner to get hearing aids for age-related hearing loss, making hearing aids les ... Read more
2023-04-11 20:23:41
SpaceX Launch Begins Startup's Plan: 'Cell Towers in Space'
With a satellite lofted into low Earth orbit, Sateliot plans to join the race to build networks that hop across the heavens. With a SpaceX rocket launch set for late Tuesday, a Spanish company called Sateliot expects to take its first step toward giving you text messaging abilities in mountains, rural areas and other parts of the world where conventional mobile networks fail. The 50-employee Bar ... Read more
2023-04-11 20:22:42