The New York Times have published an article explaining how you can make your iPhone battery run longer. Read their article here.
Smartphone shortcut to start video recording during incidents
The Verge have just published an interesting article explaining how you can set up your iPhone (iOS 12 and onwards) to automate a series of events that includes starting a video recording on your phone, when requested by you via Siri. This is useful if you quickly want to record an incident that is developing around you. The article also mentions a similar capability via an app for Android devices. Check it out here.
Ensure you have the latest Apple device fixes
Malwarebytes Labs have published an article alerting Apple users that there are new security updates for several Apple products that address security flaws that are being actively exploited. Read thier article for full details here.
When to use Airplane Mode if you are not on a plane
I frequently turn Airplane Mode ON on my mobile phone when in areas of little or no cell reception. This helps to preserve the phone’s battery charge in its attempt to communicate with distant cell towers. Discover the 5 reasons when you should use Airplane Mode, in Fox News Media’s post here.
Save $$$s on your international roaming charges
Cult of Mac have published an interesting article about an international eSIM that will save you on roaming fees when traveling overseas. Read their article here to discover how to use an eSIM on your mobile device.
Secret iPhone codes unlock hidden features
Did you know there are features and settings on your iPhone that you can unlock by entering secret codes into the key pad? You can start going down the rabbit hole by going to a Gizmodo article here to get you started, and then you can use your favourite search engine to dig for more.
Why is USB-C so significant?
The EU has set a deadline of December 28th, 2024 for all new phones to use USB-C for wired charging. Geeky Gadgets has posted an article discussing why USB-C is so important and how it compares to earlier versions of USB. Read more here.
Your iPhone can help you sleep
Huffpost.com have published an article about a little known feature on iOS 15 and greater iPhones that will help you sleep better. Discover more about the built-in white noise feature here.
Rapid Security Response Updates from Apple
Apple is starting to release Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates to speed up the installation of security fixes. The first one is now available for iOS 16.4.1 users and macOS 13.3.1 users. MacRumors will tell you all about these in their recent post here.
Connect your iPhone to Windows 11
One of the great benefits of being a Windows and an Android phone user, is the ability to connect and manage the phone from within Windows. View and copy photos stored on the phone, and view and send messages using the computers monitor and keyboard are a great boon. Now iPhone users will start to benefit from connecting their phones to Windows 11. Find out more in PC Magazine’s article here.
Your iPhone’s lock button can do a bunch of things
The lock button on your iPhone can do more than just lock your iPhone. Read Tom’s Guide article here to discover what else you can do with the lock button.
Install new critical update for your Apple devices now!!
DigitalTrends have just published an article about the recent critical update from Apple that patches two security flaws. If you have an iPhone, iPad, and/or MacBook, please read their article here and update your device ASAP.
Running out of storage on your iPhone/iPad?
We never seem to have enough memory in our mobile devices. PCMag have published an article discussing some ways you can recover space on your Apple mobile devices. Read the post here and/or watch the Youtube video below.
If you keep your credit cards on your iPhone – read this NOW
CNET have just published an article about a real security risk if you are keeping your credit cards stored on your iPhone. Read their post here to ensure you get protected.
How to transfer files between Bluetooth enabled devices
A recent post from Tom’s Hardware explains how you can transfer files between Bluetooth equipped devices such as a Laptop, phone or tablet. The example given is a Windows scanario, but the technique is similar for Apple devices. Read how to do it here.