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Fortunately, iPhones are difficult to hack. Apple continues to prioritize security. Its closed ecosystem gives it a leg up from Android when it comes to overall digital privacy and safety. However, despite Apple’s robust security features, the iPhone isn’t entirely immune to successful hacking attempts. Being aware of the signs...

3 Signs Your iPhone May Have Been Hacked

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In a world of constant connection, many people mistake being reachable to being available. However, this isn't always the case, and being able to opt out of certain conversations is important for your personal safety and security, as not everyone hoping to call or text you has good intentions. In some cases, it can be a scammer that is looking to take advantage of you. In others, it could be someone in your life that you have cut off for one reason or another.

How To See Blocked Numbers On iPhone

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The iPhone 16 is about a month away, as Apple routinely launches its newest iPhone in mid-September. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple isn’t likely to delay the latest iPhone models so they can run Apple Intelligence out of the box.
Apple is expected to launch the first Apple Intelligence features only via an iOS 18.1 update later this year. That is, the iPhone 16 won’t have any of the advanced Apple Intelligence features on board on release date. Moreover, the smarter Siri experience that Apple showed off at WWDC in June will not be ready until...

Here’s when the iPhone 16 will ship to your door

As the iOS 18 beta continues, Apple's still investing time into fixing up iOS 17. Compared to iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5, which both had over 30 new features and changes, iOS 17.6 is a relatively small software update for iPhone. But there are still some important things to know about.

iOS 17.6 Has 12 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Need to Know About

A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

When it comes to privacy, Apple has spent a lot of time and money to make its operating systems as secure as possible. Of course, that includes iOS. The iPhone is pretty secure by itself for most people. It comes with many security features to keep your data as safe as possible.

12 Lesser-Known Privacy Tips and Tricks to Make Your iPhone More Secure

After two years of silence about its AI developments, Apple finally shared its latest projects with the public at its annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. At the event, Apple unveiled various features that will significantly impact your device experience -- but only if you have one of the newest iPhone models.

iOS 18.1 update: Every iPhone model that will support Apple's new AI features (for now)

When you leave the house, your smartphone can be a lifeline. It can get you out of a jam in minutes, with a quick call or a glance at a map. So if the battery is dwindling, it can start to feel like an emergency – especially if you don't have a portable charger on hand. Luckily, if you use an iPhone, as of iOS 17.4 there are a couple of settings you can adjust to make sure your phone's there for you when you need it the most.

Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer by Tweaking These iOS Settings

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IPHONE fans have uncovered a hidden new button feature on the upcoming iOS 18 upgrade that's been described as "game-changing". Apple's highly-anticipated iPhone upgrade is available to test run for free - and every day users are discovering fresh secrets. The obvious changes Apple has already announced a couple of...

iPhone fans discover ‘game-changing’ new secret button for their lock screen – but Android users are mocking it

This fall, a recurring explosion that happened just under 3,000 years ago will be visible from Earth with the naked eye. Here's what happened.

An Exploding Star Is About To Be Visible From Earth: Here's When You Can See It

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Charging your phone to 100 percent can feel like you’re doing a good thing for your device — giving it an extra battery boost so that it lasts longer. But you’ve probably heard time and again that a full charge isn’t just unnecessary, it can also cre...

Should You Really Be Charging Your iPhone to 100%? A Tech Expert Reveals The Facts: Charging Cycles & More

Apple released iOS 17.6 on July 29, the same day it released the second public beta for iOS 18 and the first developer beta of iOS 18.1. The tech giant wrote in the update's release notes that it's recommended for everyone, since it provides 30 important bug fixes and security updates.

You Should Update Your iPhone to iOS 17.6 Now Before iOS 18's Release

Another product has gone viral on social media and this time it is car cleaning slime, but does it actually work? SlashGear tested it to find out.

Does The Car Cleaning Slime In Those Viral Videos Actually Work? We Tested It

Everyone knows that the iPhone isn’t at the top of the smartphone market when it comes to battery life. Not only does it not have the biggest battery, but it also isn’t the fastest-charging phone in the world. Of course, that doesn’t mean it can’t charge quickly. For...

Charge Your iPhone Faster with These 10 Tips

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes you might find yourself with a locked iPhone and no hope of recovery due to a lost password. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone without a password by using the Tenorshare 4uKey One-Click Password Unlocker. Whether it was you or your family member with a lapse in memory, or someone accidentally reset their password to an unknown value, there's a way to factory reset iPhone without passcode or iTunes.

How to Factory Reset iPhone without Password or Apple ID

DISGRUNTLED Samsung users are switching to Apple – and the new features have them stunned. One Reddit user revealed he’d swapped out his old Android for an iPhone 15 Pro in a post from July 24. “Everything on here feels so much more polished,” the user proclaimed. “The animations, the action button, everything just seems […]

Unhappy Samsung owner finally ditches cell for iPhone – ‘Dynamic Island’ feature among 4 favorite reasons for switch

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watchOS 11 supports Apple's Check In safety feature. Here's how to use it on your Apple Watch.

Apple’s best safety feature is now on your Apple Watch — here’s how to use it

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the company said it will release iOS 18 to the general public this fall. But it already released the iPhone update to developers and beta testers so they can try all the new features, like RCS messaging and home screen customization. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 18. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 18 updates.

iOS 18 Beta Cheat Sheet: All Your iPhone Update Questions Answered

I dutifully dabble in alternate messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger because that's where some of my friends communicate, but Apple's Messages app is still my preferred texting tool. New changes coming in iOS 18 are cementing that choice, delivering long-awaited features to my iPhone such as text formatting and scheduled texts, as well as support for RCS messaging that will make it easier to keep in touch with those folks.

iOS 18 User Guide: How To Remove The Flashlight From Your iPhone's Lock Screen

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