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Why can’t I put all my newspapers and magazines in iOS 5’s Newsstand? (reader mail)

Why can’t I put all my newspapers and magazines in iOS 5’s Newsstand? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Oct 18, 2011 | how-tos, phones, tablets

Steven writes: Okay, so I can’t get rid of Newsstand. I’ll accept that. How come I can’t put my other newspapers in it? The L.A. Times, Huffington Post, etc. sit in their own folder, yet my New York Times app was automatically moved to Newsstand....
How to restore your iPhone (or iPad) with iCloud Backup

How to restore your iPhone (or iPad) with iCloud Backup

by ben patterson | Oct 18, 2011 | how-tos, phones, tablets

The most important new feature in iOS 5 (the massive new software update for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and iCloud (Apple’s cloud-based sharing service) is also one you’re most likely to forget—well, until you really need it, anyway. Once configured...
iOS 5 installation woes; verdict on the iPhone 4S; end of Qwikster (week in review)

iOS 5 installation woes; verdict on the iPhone 4S; end of Qwikster (week in review)

by ben patterson | Oct 15, 2011 | week in review

After months of anticipation, Apple finally unleashed its long-awaited update to its iOS mobile software, but anxious users trying to install the software were stymied by error messages and snail-like download speeds. Still, the iOS 5 installation speed bumps...
Where’s the new iPhone camera shortcut in iOS 5? (updated)

Where’s the new iPhone camera shortcut in iOS 5? (updated)

by ben patterson | Oct 13, 2011 | how-tos, phones

Jessica writes: Hey Ben! I got my iPhone updated and was looking forward to the button that would turn on the camera from the lock screen, but where is it? All I see is the usual “Slide to Lock” thing. Thanks! Hi Jessica! Yes, I too was excited about the...
Why can’t I move the iOS 5 “Newsstand” into a folder? (reader mail)

Why can’t I move the iOS 5 “Newsstand” into a folder? (reader mail)

by ben patterson | Oct 13, 2011 | how-tos, phones, tablets

JohnS writes: I have absolutely no use for the new Newsstand thing in iOS 5, and I want to dump it into a folder of apps I never use. But my iPad won’t let me! Greetings, John. Newsstand, which is new for the iOS 5 system software for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod...
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