How to Clear ‘Other’ Storage/System Data on an iPhone

How to Clear ‘Other’ Storage/System Data on an iPhone

The Other section of your iPhone’s storage is comprised of anything that Apple hasn’t sorted into one of its assigned categories. Common files that go into Other storage include system files, application caches—especially your Safari browser cache—and update files. In this article, we’ll explain what might be taking up your Other storage and give you … Read more

How to set up voicemail and Visual Voicemail on an iPhone

How to set up voicemail and Visual Voicemail on an iPhone

Did you get a new iPhone or switch carriers? Then it’s time to set up your voicemail! Fortunately, setting up voicemail and visual voicemail on an iPhone is a straightforward process, and can be done in a few easy steps. This process should work on most modern iPhones, right up to the iPhone 15 and … Read more

What to do when your iPhone doesn’t show up in Finder (or iTunes)

What to do when your iPhone doesn’t show up in Finder (or iTunes)

Although we’re well past the days when it was routine for most folks to plug their iPhones into their computers, there are still reasons why you may prefer to do so, especially if you don’t want to pay for or rely on cloud storage for everything. For example, it’s generally the best way to go … Read more

How to use Apple Pay with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac

How to use Apple Pay with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac

Apple Pay is one of Apple’s features designed to make your life easier. The wallet-like app can be used just about anywhere except Walmart, and reduces the burden of needing to carry around payments cards, gift cards, loyalty cards, and even coupons with you wherever you go. Apple Pay works on all of the best … Read more

How to Reverse Image Search on Android or iPhone

How to Reverse Image Search on Android or iPhone

A reverse image search is a handy way to figure out the origin of an image, locate similar images, or fact check an image. There are a multitude of ways to perform a reverse image search on your mobile device, whether you’re using an Android phone or an iPhone. For example, here’s how to do … Read more

Vision Pro app situation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Vision Pro app situation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Apple With Apple’s Vision Pro headset almost upon us, a lot of questions are being asked about the apps it will have when it launches. How many there will be? What will they be like to use. Are big-name developers are getting on board? We’ve all been wondering what Apple has got in store for … Read more

Security experts find two giant smartphone privacy issues

Security experts find two giant smartphone privacy issues

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital Trends This has been quite a stunning week in regard to the privacy and security of smartphone users. Specifically, two investigations have revealed troubling privacy concerns around smartphone advertising and iOS’ notification system. The first, a deep investigation by 404 Media, uncovered a company called Patternz … Read more

Apple forced to make biggest iPhone change ever and it’ll unlock even more free apps – but UK will miss out for now

Apple forced to make biggest iPhone change ever and it’ll unlock even more free apps – but UK will miss out for now

APPLE will allow alternative app stores to appear on iPhones purchased inside the EU, following a regulatory spat with the bloc. This not only offers iPhone owners a new selection of free apps – but reduced fees in Apple’s official App Store. 1 It will be a historic overhaul of the App Store by Apple, … Read more

A big change is coming to the iPhone — but only for some people

A big change is coming to the iPhone — but only for some people

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Big changes are coming to the iPhone this year. On January 25, Apple announced a slew of changes coming to iOS — including the ability to sideload applications and download apps from alternative/third-party app stores. These are things you’ve been able to do on Android for years, but have long … Read more