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

How to find a lost or stolen MacBook

Whether you accidentally left your laptop on a plane, or it was stolen out of its sleeve when you weren’t looking, losing your MacBook is a horrible feeling. Luckily, Apple’s Find My network has provided macOS, iPadOS, and iOS devotees with a safe and reliable way to recover these missing devices. And unlike certain brands … Read more

The best iPhone keyboard apps in 2024: our 12 favorites

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The iPhone’s default keyboard may not meet everyone’s needs. Its limited features may leave some users wanting more variety and flexibility, especially on larger devices like the iPhone 15 Pro Max or smaller models like the iPhone SE (2022). We have conducted research and compiled a comprehensive list of the … Read more

How to use iMessage on Windows

Apple’s iMessage isn’t as universal as some of the best messaging applications, but as a default app, it’s exceedingly popular, and could be considered one of the best Mac apps. It’s an Apple-exclusive app, however, so getting it working somewhere else isn’t easy. Fortunately, though, there are some tricks you can use to get iMessage … Read more

Best refurbished iPad deals: Get an iPad with warranty for $109

The Apple iPad is one of the most popular tablet lineups on the market. If you’re in the market for a new tablet, you’re probably shopping with an awareness that even the best tablets can be made better by a discount. And if you’re looking to save big on one of the best iPads, you … Read more

How to use Apple Cash to send and receive money on your iPhone

Over the past few years, Apple has been getting perilously close to becoming a full-fledged bank. Features like Apple Pay, Apple Cash, the Apple Card, and the most recent additions, the Apple Card Savings Account and Apple Pay Later service, are blurring the lines between your bank account and your iPhone — and that’s not a … Read more

One feature will make the Apple smart ring worth waiting for

Jonas Daehnert / Inside-sim The wearable market is constantly evolving. It started with fitness trackers that were worn on your wrist, and then we got smartwatches such as the Apple Watch in 2015. These days, smartwatches are a dime a dozen, but we are quickly entering a new era of wearables: the smart ring. One … 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

How to make a contact group on an iPhone

iPhone has a bunch of cool features, but few are as useful as contact groups. As of iOS 16, Apple lets you pool contacts together into groups, making it easy to spam out messages to family, friends, or colleagues without needing to tinker with a bunch of clunky settings. You don’t even need any extra … Read more