How to use iMessage on an Android phone or tablet

One of the big draws of iPhone and Mac is the iMessage software. This texting app makes it easy to stay connected to friends and family, and many users point to it as a key reason they stay within the Apple ecosystem – venture off to Android, and you’ll be stuck with third-party apps or … Read more

I’ve had the iPhone 15 Pro for six months. Here’s why it’s still great

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends The iPhone 15 Pro was released on September 22, 2023. When Apple announced it, I was excited about changes like the Action button and the titanium frame. Now, as we approach the end of the first quarter of 2024, the iPhone 15 line is six months old. We’ve already had a … Read more

How to set up a VPN on an iPhone or iPad in 2024

Introducing a virtual private network (VPN) to your everyday web browsing is a smart move for a few reasons. For starters, it’s a great way to safeguard your user data when you’re surfing the internet. Because VPNs switch you to a different network and IP address, they’re terrific for accessing region-specific content. Have you been … Read more

10 reasons you should buy an iPhone in 2024

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends The iPhone 15 lineup — which includes the standard iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro — is the iPhone at its best. It’s the latest series of iPhones available today and the default choice if you’re buying a new iPhone in 2024. But it’s not the only choice of … Read more

iPhone error 4013: What it is and how to fix it

While we’re long past the days where a wired USB to Lightning connection was necessary to install iPhone software updates, sometimes it’s still an easier way to go — for example, if you have a limited data connection and no Wi-Fi available. And if you run into the dreaded “iPhone Unavailable” error, you may not … Read more

How to sync your iPhone with your iPad for seamless use

Long gone are the days when you had to pull out a USB to Lightning cable to load up your favorite music, photos, or even your calendar from your Mac or PC onto your iPhone or iPad. Now, you can keep everything in the cloud, and it will seamlessly sync between all your devices whenever … Read more

Motorola phones are about to steal these iPhone features

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Motorola and Lenovo have just announced Smart Connect at MWC 2024. Smart Connect allows users a seamless multi-device experience between their PC, phone, and tablet. Basically, it’s like the device integration you expect in Apple’s ecosystem but with Motorola and Lenovo devices. Smart Connect is a big step for both … Read more

Could China Be The Reason Behind Apple’s RCS U-Turn?

China is reportedly forcing Apple to replace the SMS and MMS system with RCS protocol, which is expected to arrive on the iPhone later this year. With RCS messaging, texting between iPhones and Android will become a lot better. So, many users would welcome the possibility of Apple integrating RCS. However, it is worth noting … Read more

What does the ‘i’ in iPhone stand for? Here’s what it really means

Apple iPhone 15 Plus (left) and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital Trends When Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, it was a moment that changed the cell phone market forever. In one of the most famous product reveals in history, Jobs said it was three products in one: a … Read more