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How to use StandBy mode in iOS 17
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
StandBy in iOS 17 turns your iPhone into a widget hub when on charge and in landscape. It's cool and here's how to use it.
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How to scan a document with iPhone
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to scan a document with iPhone so you never need a scanner again.
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Pictures not appearing in text messages on iPhone? Here's the fix!
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
MMS Pictures not appearing in text messages on iPhone? Luckily there's a couple of things to try to fix this annoying issue.
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AirDrop not working? Here's the fix!
By James Bentley last updated
Is AirDrop not working on your iPhone? Here are a few things you can try to get Apple's file transfer feature to work again.
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20 iOS 17 tips and tricks: the ultimate iPhone cheat sheet
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The best iOS 17 tips and tricks to get the most from your iPhone's latest software update.
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Tim Cook thinks iOS is the 'best gaming platform out there'
By James Bentley published
A recent interview with Tim Cook goes over why he is excited for the launch of the Vision Pro and how great the iPhone 15 Pro Max is for gaming.
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The iPhone's Wallet app is getting a huge new feature but only in the UK
By Oliver Haslam published
The iOS 17.1 update will bring account balances and transactions to the Wallet app for some UK users.
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iOS 17 might have reset your iPhone's location privacy settings, here's how to check
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iOS 17 update is now here but some people say it's reset some important location-based privacy options.
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iOS 17 makes it easier than ever to fix a bricked Apple TV
By Oliver Haslam published
Fixing an Apple TV that's no longer working is easier thanks to iOS 17.
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iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma make Voice Memos notes more private than ever
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's latest software updates encrypt the title of voice memos that are stored in iCloud.
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People don't like Apple's latest notification noise — because it's too quiet
By Tammy Rogers published
iOS 17 is filled with great features, but there's one that users aren't enjoying — the app notification sound.
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These are the iPhone apps getting a major iOS 17 overhaul so far
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 17 As iOS 17 launches, we’ve rounded up the best apps so far that take advantage of the newest update for your iPhone.
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5 excellent new iOS 17 features you should try out immediately
By Lloyd Coombes published
iOS 17 is ready to download — here are the new features you should test out first on your iPhone.
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iOS 17 review: Top 10 features ranked
By John-Anthony Disotto published
iOS 17 adds some headline features like Contact Posters and StandBy to your iPhone but is it worth the download?
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How to create a grocery list in Reminders on iOS 17
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
iOS 17 Reminders app makes creating grocery lists super simple. Here's how to do it.
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How to download and use offline Apple Maps in iOS 17
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Here’s how you can finally use Apple Maps when you’ve got patchy cellular service.
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How to use Check In on iOS 17: Stay safe, track your friends, get peace of mind
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to use Check In on iOS 17 to tell your friends when you've arrived safely at your destination.
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How to leave a FaceTime video message on iOS 17
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
On iOS 17 you can leave a FaceTime video message, here's how to do it.
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