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Fix “No Active Device Used for Your Location”: 6 Top Ways
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Fix “No Active Device Used for Your Location”: 6 Top Ways

Kanika Modi · May 28, 2024

Getting an error message “No Active Device Used for Your Location” on your iPhone? Check out this quick guide to fix this error.

How To Save a TikTok Video to Gallery on iPhone (2024 Guide)
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How To Save a TikTok Video to Gallery on iPhone (2024 Guide)

Amalia S · May 28, 2024

It’s easy to save videos from TikTok to your Photo gallery, or even share them via another app. Here’s how to add them to your iPhone.

How To Recover Deleted Call History on iPhone: Top Ways
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How To Recover Deleted Call History on iPhone: Top Ways

Nick deCourville · May 28, 2024

Those needing to recover deleted call history on iPhone can consult our guide explaining whether they can or can’t retrieve this information.

How To Fix iPhone Stuck on Hello Screen After Update (iOS 17 Guide)
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How To Fix iPhone Stuck on Hello Screen After Update (iOS 17 Guide)

Danny Maiorca · May 28, 2024

Follow these tips if your iPhone is stuck on the Hello screen after an iOS update. You may need to use Finder and Apple Configurator.

Fix iPhone Keeps Shutting Down After iOS 15.8.2 Update
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Fix iPhone Keeps Shutting Down After iOS 15.8.2 Update

Emman Zahid · May 27, 2024

Is your iPhone shutting down randomly after updating? Learn how to troubleshoot the issue and get your iPhone back to normal.

[Solved] Stop System Data From Taking All Your iPhone Storage
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[Solved] Stop System Data From Taking All Your iPhone Storage

Jose Luansing Jr. · May 27, 2024

Is System Data too large on your iPhone? Here’s how to reduce the storage usage of the cached files from your apps, browser, and messages.

iPhone 14 is Now Available on Apple’s Refurbished Store
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iPhone 14 is Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store

Mahit Huigol · May 25, 2024

Apple has added iPhone 14 series to its refurbished stores. The refurbished iPhone 14 can be purchased at a significant discount.

Background App Refresh Grayed Out On WhatsApp? Top 3 Fixes
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Background App Refresh Grayed Out On WhatsApp? Top 3 Fixes

Kanika Modi · May 24, 2024

Is the Background App Refresh button grayed out on WhatsApp? Here is everything you need to know to fix this error.

7 Fun Games to Supercharge Your FaceTime Calls
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7 Fun Games to Supercharge Your FaceTime Calls

Emman Zahid · May 24, 2024

Struggling to keep your FaceTime calls entertaining? Here are some fun games you can play with friends over FaceTime. Laughter guaranteed!

Fixed: Can’t Send Photos to Non-iPhone Users With Messages
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Fixed: Can’t Send Photos to Non-iPhone Users With Messages

Kanika Modi · May 23, 2024

Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try if you can’t send MMS photos to non-iPhone users through Messages.

[4 Ways] How To Fix Voicemail Disappeared After iOS 17 Update
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[4 Ways] How To Fix Voicemail Disappeared After iOS 17 Update

Kanika Modi · May 23, 2024

Have all your voicemails disappeared after the update? Don’t be disheartened—this guide shows how to get them back.

15 Topics to Make Your FaceTime Calls Anything But Boring
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15 Topics to Make Your FaceTime Calls Anything But Boring

Danny Maiorca · May 23, 2024

Are you unsure what to talk about on FaceTime? Read this guide with 15 interesting conversation starters and use them when needed.

Facial Surgery Reportedly Causes Patient to Lose FaceID Access, Talks to Apple for a Solution
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Facial Surgery Reportedly Causes Patient to Lose FaceID Access, Talks to Apple for a Solution

Rafly Pratama · May 23, 2024

An iPhone user has reportedly lost access to their phone after a presumed facial surgery caused Face ID to stop recognizing them.

Fix Downloaded Files Are Not in Folder on iPhone: Here’s Where They Go
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Fix Downloaded Files Are Not in Folder on iPhone: Here’s Where They Go

Jose Luansing Jr. · May 23, 2024

Are your downloads not showing up on the File folder app on your iPhone? Here’s how and where to find missing files.

iPhone 15 Screen Went Black and Won’t Turn On? 6 Easy Fixes
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iPhone 15 Screen Went Black and Won’t Turn On? 6 Easy Fixes

Danny Maiorca · May 22, 2024

If your iPhone 15 screen went black and won’t turn on, this guide will help you solve the issue. We’ll cover all of the top fixes.

Apple Customers Hang on to iPads Longer Than iPhones
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Apple Customers Hang on to iPads Longer Than iPhones

Devesh Beri · May 22, 2024

iPad users hold on! 67% keep old iPads vs 41% for iPhones. See why iPads stay in the family longer.

Fix ‘Phone Number Cannot Be Used by iMessage and Facetime’
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Fix ‘Phone Number Cannot Be Used by iMessage and Facetime’

Danny Maiorca · May 21, 2024

If you’re seeing the “this phone number cannot be used by iMessage and FaceTime” error, this guide should help you fix the issue.

iPhone Maker Foxconn Reportedly Asked to Reduce Power Consumption in Vietnam
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iPhone Maker Foxconn Reportedly Asked to Reduce Power Consumption in Vietnam

Abhinav Anand · May 21, 2024

Vietnam is asking iPhone’s leading manufacturer Foxconn to cut power usage by 30%, according to a report from Reuters.

iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Purportedly in Line for Major Camera Upgrades
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iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Purportedly in Line for Major Camera Upgrades

Abhinav Anand · May 21, 2024

The latest speculation coming out of China suggests some major camera improvements are coming to the iPhone 16 Pro models.

The “i” Prefix Might Need To Bow Out, Suggests the Man Who Named iPhone
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The “i” Prefix Might Need To Bow Out, Suggests the Man Who Named iPhone

Abhinav Anand · May 20, 2024

It is as if the “i” prefix is the mantra for everything Apple successful, and iPads, iPhones, and iMac are proven testimonials to this statement.

iPhone 16 Leak Suggests New Colors May Replace Two Existing Ones
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iPhone 16 Leak Suggests New Colors May Replace Two Existing Ones

Abhinav Anand · May 20, 2024

Ming-Chi Kuo today revealed all the iPhone 16 color options, adding that two new color options will kill the two current ones, for better or worse.

iPhone SE 4 Rumored To Debut Under $500 During Spring 2026
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iPhone SE 4 Rumored To Debut Under $500 During Spring 2026

Abhinav Anand · May 20, 2024

Apple could be working on maintaining the affordable price tag for the iPhone SE 4, meaning it won’t cost more than $500.

Apple Books vs. Kindle: Which Is Better?
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Apple Books vs. Kindle: Which Is Better?

Danny Maiorca · May 18, 2024

Apple Books vs. Kindle: which is the better e-book reading application? This review compares its library selection, usability, and pricing.

Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone 17 for 2026, To Cost More Than Pro Max
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Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone 17 for 2026, To Cost More Than Pro Max

Abhinav Anand · May 17, 2024

Apple could launch an all-new “significantly thinner” iPhone 17 model with a major redesign, as per a new report from The Information.

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