You're browsing the web on your iPhone, reading about the latest iPhone 16 rumors when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on. Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your...

When Was the Last Time You Cleared Your iPhone Cache?

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In this day and age of what feels like numerous hacking attempts at every turn, it helps to become familiar with your phone’s privacy settings and to select those that you should turn off in order to keep your data as private as possible. There’s no ...

4 Privacy Settings You Should Have Turned Off In 2024: Background App Refresh & More

Lacking storage space is a common problem in the life of an iPhone user. It seems like everything under the sun takes up a ton of storage. Before you even realize what is happening, all of the photos and videos you’ve taken over the years (and never deleted) adds up. The same goes for podcasts, movies you’ve downloaded, and audio books you’ve enjoyed. It can seem like a major effort to get your storage space where it needs to be for your phone to work efficiently, and spending time deleting apps and files may not be your favorite way to rectify the situation.

3 Preinstalled iPhone Apps You Can Delete Right Now To Clear Up So Much Space

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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

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Locked out? Bypass the iPhone's passcode with these methods.

Here's Exactly How To Unlock an iPhone Without a Passcode

Before you download another app, make sure you know exactly which apps you should NOT be downloading in order to keep your data and privacy safe. Not all apps are the same — and some contain malicious malware and intend to collect your data and use it without your knowledge. Although Apple does a better job than other software platforms at keeping suspicious apps out of its App Store, no system is foolproof. Be aware of these four dangerous apps that track your location and can put you at risk of viruses and more.

4 ‘Dangerous’ iPhone Apps That Are Tracking Your Location, Putting You At Risk Of Viruses, And More, Experts Warn

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Looking to get rid of an old phone? Hit the pause button before you trade it in or look for a recycle option. Instead, you can save a lot of money and turn it into a free home security camera using a simple app. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15...

How to Turn Your Old iPhone or Android Into a Home Security Camera for Free

Proton VPN has made its browser extension free for all users. Previously limited to paid subscribers, the VPN extension is now free to download and use on Firefox and Chromium-based browsers, such as Chrome, Edge, and Brave. As PCMag noted in our 5-star review of Proton VPN, the free version...

Proton VPN Makes Its Browser Extension Free for All Users

Apple is researching ways that other devices such as straps or even AirPods, can charge an Apple Vision Pro while in use. Right now, the only way to keep using an Apple Vision Pro uninterrupted is to have to plugged in to a wall socket. Under battery power, it lasts up to around two hours, and that battery is not hot-swappable — the headset can't carry on working while the battery is changed. Or it can't at present. Anewly-revealed patent application called "HMD with Charging Device" proposes that an Apple Vision Pro could be "charged using a wearable electronic device." While the patent application is typically vague about that wearable device, it is clear that it would "magnetically connect... to transfer power."

Apple has a strange plan to power future Vision Pro with AirPods

What are the most useless pre-installed apps on your iPhone? The answer depends on your personal preferences and which apps you use the most (or barely click on). If you are searching for ways to gain back more storage space or free up your phone from apps that are hogging your Home Screen, you can delete pre-installed apps. The question then becomes: which pre-installed apps should you considering deleting?

The 5 Most Useless Preinstalled iPhone Apps Experts Say You Can Delete Right Now, From Stocks to Tips

Are you getting a lot of spam text messages? Being interrupted by a notification on your iPhone, only to find it's yet another junk message, is tiring. Like phishing emails, these messages are often the starting point for scammers targeting potential victims. These scammers can pose as marketers selling a product or as ordinary people trying to connect with a friend but pretending to have the wrong number.

How to stop spam texts on your iPhone in 3 easy steps

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(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was planning to issue an order forcing Alphabet's Google to give Android users more ways to download apps, but would not micromanage the tech giant's business, following a jury verdict last year for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.

US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms

Setting up widgets on your iPhone for contact and emergency information provides essential details at a glance without needing to unlock it. Here's how to do it and why it's helpful. Although you can create emergency contacts inside the Health app, using widgets from the Reminders or Notes apps is...

How to create widgets for personal & emergency contacts on iPhone

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We show you how to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac for improved organization and efficiency.

How to switch Apple ID

It's not just you; thousands of iPhone owners awoke to non-functioning apps this morning. Apple Game Center and Apple Cash service outages appear to be responsible for the problem. Other Apple services may also be experiencing issues. UPDATE: 2024/08/15 13:16 EST BY ANDREW HEINZMAN. Apple Service Outages May Be Resolved.

iPhone Apps Are Crashing as Apple Experiences Service Disruptions

Last week, Apple announced changes to its compliance strategy with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. These changes apply to apps that link to a web page and include a new fee structure centered around the Initial Acquisition Fee and the Store Services Fee. As it turns out,...

Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines

The Opera browser’s new mobile version for iPhone, dubbed Opera One for iOS, integrates artificial intelligence features like image generation and voice input, a free VPN for private browsing and other elements to offer a fresh alternative to pre-installed browsers on Apple devices like Safari, the company said Tuesday.

New Opera One browser for iOS brings AI with voice input, image generation

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Have you ever wondered if your home mirrors your true self? Just like people present their best selves on social media, our homes can showcase our personalities and lifestyles. Does your home reflect who you are? I hope so because this will make you the most comfortable.

Decluttering | Does Your Home Reflect Who You Are

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How to turn off a VPN connection on your iPhone

Even if you have one of the best VPN for iPhone apps, you may not want it on all the time. After you've got one installed,...

How to turn off a VPN connection on your iPhone

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