If you get a message like the one above its because your iPhone is trying to protect itself from permanent damage due to overheating. Usually this is due to the device being left in a hot car or being left out in the hot sun for an extended period of time. Apple designed its device to operate at temperatures between […]
Over the past 30 years we have made some incredible strides in the cell phone arena. I’m pretty sure most of us can do an entire day’s work from our phones which is a huge change from the ol’ bag phones we used to have to lug around. But, without the right protection put in place, working from your […]
Do you find yourself constantly running out of space on your iPhone or iPad? It’s likely because you have a device with the minimum amount of storage—16GB. Apple designed the 16GB iPhone for organizations to give to employees that needed only minimal capabilities on their device, like making phone calls and reading email. Whether someone gave you a 16GB iPhone, […]
iOS 10 is the biggest release ever for your iPhone and iPad. Apple’s latest update for iOS, released September 13th, includes major updates for just about every app, service or feature on your iPhone and iPad. Here are the top 10 features or changes that can impact you the most. 1 – Redesigned Lock Screen – Removal of “slide […]
Need a fast and easy way to share photos with someone? AirDrop is the fastest and easiest way to share photos with someone standing next to you! AirDrop is a service that’s been included with your iPhone since iOS7 (September 2013). It allows you to share photos and files with other iPhone users or with your iPad or MacBook if […]
A few days ago it was announced that Apple has just past the 1 billion mark on iPhone sales. That is an astounding number. What’s equally astounding is the number of people who have still not backed up their iPhones—or turned on Find my iPhone. More than half the people I know admit to never backing up their iPhone or […]
We get this question a lot from clients. I don’t think you should get a first-party “Genuine” Apple Lighting cable. The quality is okay but they are prone to fraying in a few months of use and are not worth the premium price: Apple sells its cable for like $25 retail. Amazon and eBay will sell you plenty of $2 fake cables […]
Save precious space on your iPhone. If you’re not careful about deleting old text messages, they can accumulate in a hurry and chew up valuable space on your devices. In iOS, there is a setting that allows you to automatically delete text messages after 30 days. Go to Settings > Messages > and scroll down until you find Message History. […]
We all rely heavily the Internet for access to maps, travel guides, restaurant reviews, social media and other tools for travel, even in and around our home neighborhood. Unfortunately that data usage adds up – especially overseas. Rest assured, it is possible to travel abroad with a smartphone without breaking the bank. Healthy competition among smartphone service providers and a […]
Find a few gigs of breathing room by taming bloated apps, culling podcasts, trimming attachments, and more. Sure, 16GB of storage sounded like plenty when you first bought your iPhone, but you probably regretted your decision to go with Apple’s cheapest option when those pesky “low storage” warnings started popping up. Indeed, you’d be surprised by how quickly your iPhone […]