Still haven’t updated to your iPhone (or your iPad, or iPod Touch) to the latest version of Apple’s mobile iOS software? Yes, I know you’re out there—and don’t worry, you’re not the only one. The good news is that it’s not too late...
Stacey writes: I’m overwhelmed by the current cell phone/PDA market and can’t decide. iPhone? Android? String and tin cans? Nokia (do those even exist anymore?) Mostly, I just need the cell capabilities, but would not reject a multitude of uses like IM,...
Celia writes: I’ve been making notes on the things that mystify me re: my new iPhone 4s. My last phone was a Blackberry Curve, which had very little memory, and required text messages (and other things) to be deleted when it ran out of space. Should I delete...
Rick wrote (in response to “How to turn off your iPhone’s unread email badge”): Unfortunately, there still doesn’t seem to be a way to turn off the actual notification [for new email messages] itself. Even if you switch everything to off, the...
(Updated 11/8/2017) Guess who just finished a brief stint of jury duty? Yep, yours truly—and I have to say, the rules for toting electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets in court have changed dramatically since the last time I was called to...
Is your brand-new iPhone 4S barely making it through the day on a single charge? Join the club. Hundreds of iPhone 4S users are lighting up Apple’s support forums to complain about a steady—and mysterious—drain on the batteries, even when their handsets are...
Wish you could post a fresh snapshot from your iPhone onto your Facebook wall without having to open the Facebook app? Well, there is a way, even though there’s no “Send to Facebook” button in the iPhone’s Camera application (or at least, not...
Ever have nightmares of leaving your iPhone in a taxi cab or at a crowded Starbucks—or even worse, that a thief might sneak it out of your pocket? Me too. Enter Kensington and its BungeeAir Power, a $99 mobile security system that includes a key fob that’s...
Shelley writes: I followed your instructions and now I’m backing up my iPhone with iCloud Backup. Do I need iTunes at all anymore? Hi Shelley! Sounds like you’re all set with iCloud Backup, which automatically backs up your iPhone’s settings,...
Looking for more hidden features on your iPhone? I’ve collected five of them in a guest post for Mom Central, which you can check out right here. Enjoy!
