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How to delete and forward individual text messages on iOS 7

When iOS 7 was released last fall, it may have seemed like a lot of functionality got stripped away in the name of simplicity. In some cases, that’s true. But when it comes to deleting and forwarding texts in Messages, it’s still possible. To give some quick background to this tip, in previous versions of […]

How to delete and forward individual text messages on iOS 7
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iPhone intermittently loses data connection despite full signal

Is your iPhone not connecting to the internet even though it shows a full signal to the cell network? By following a few easy troubleshooting tips, you can usually get your iPhone back online within a minute or two. Occasionally, when I leave a WiFi area like home or…

iPhone intermittently loses data connection despite full signal
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2011 Apple holiday gift guide: 11 iPhone and iPad accessories

Literally everyone on Earth has an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by now, right? That’s a lot of people who would love to receive accessories for their iOS device this Christmas. With so many interesting products out there, you’re certain to find something for…

2011 Apple holiday gift guide: 11 iPhone and iPad accessories
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Cool iOS 5 features that are exclusive to the iPad

Since it has such a large screen, the iPad can handle a number of more advanced capabilities than the smaller devices in the iOS family – the iPhone and iPod touch. In fact, some of iOS 5’s coolest features are exclusive to the iPad. Following our collection…

Cool iOS 5 features that are exclusive to the iPad
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9 obscure tips & tricks for iOS 5 power users

The fifth major release of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 5, has been in users’ hands for about a month. Now that we’ve all had time to play with the marquee features like Notification Center, let’s dig deeper to reveal more obscure new functionality…

9 obscure tips & tricks for iOS 5 power users
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Free Giveaway! Monster CleanTouch Pen for iPhone & iPod touch

Monster has just released a new product that makes cleaning your iOS devices – specifically the iPhone and iPod touch – much more convenient. It’s both travel and touchscreen friendly. We’re constantly touching our iOS gadgets and gunking them up…

Free Giveaway! Monster CleanTouch Pen for iPhone & iPod touch
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iPhone calendar syncing wrong event times from your Mac’s iCal?

It’s a somewhat common problem for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users to find events synced to their calendar application have the wrong start and end times when compared to the iCal versions on their Mac. A few weeks ago I noticed some new…

iPhone calendar syncing wrong event times from your Mac's iCal?
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How to stop free Find My iPhone’s “Cannot Access” popup errors

Many users who jumped to set up their free Find My iPhone accounts after upgrading to iOS 4.2 have been bombarded with the nagging error, “Cannot Access: Review your account information in Settings.” One of the 4 new features the iOS 4.2 software update…

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4 new features the iOS 4.2 software update brings to iPhone

Apple’s iOS 4.2 software update was released last week for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. While the iPad got the biggest upgrade and most of the attention, the iPhone got its share of enhancements too. One of the most rewarding things about buying…

4 new features the iOS 4.2 software update brings to iPhone
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Create your own free custom iPhone ringtones with iTunes 10

There is a ton of software and online tools advertising the ability to turn songs into ringtones for your iPhone. But why mess with those when you can create your own custom ringtones for free with iTunes? While many iPhone owners choose to stick with Apple’s

Create your own free custom iPhone ringtones with iTunes 10
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FaceTime not working on iPhone 4? Quick troubleshooting tips

FaceTime, Apple’s new video conferencing feature for iPhone 4 and the latest iPod touch, requires little to no setup. “It just works” describes it perfectly… except in certain situations. If you excitedly attempted a FaceTime call on your iPhone 4 only to…

FaceTime not working on iPhone 4? Quick troubleshooting tips
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How to place voice and FaceTime calls on hold with iPhone 4

Apple made some changes to the way users can put calls on hold with iPhone 4. While it may not appear to be there anymore, it is indeed still possible to place both voice and FaceTime calls on hold. The disappearance of the familiar Hold button…

How to place voice and FaceTime calls on hold with iPhone 4
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