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iOS is the mobile operating system that runs on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile hardware from Apple. Though it may look differently and run on different hardware, iOS is based upon a highly modified variation of Mac OS, the desktop operating system software that runs on Macs.

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iOS 17.0.1 & iPadOS 17.0.1 Updates Released with Security Fixes

Sep 21, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17.0.1 and iPadOS 17.0.1 updates released

Apple has released the first software update to their newest operating systems for iPhone and iPad users, versioned as iOS 17.0.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.0.1 for iPad. The software update contains important security updates and is therefore recommended for all users of the iOS/iPadOS 17 operating systems to install. Separately, Apple has released iOS … Read More

iOS 17 Battery Life is Bad? iOS 17 Battery Draining Fast? Here’s Why & How to Fix It

Sep 20, 2023 - 2 Comments
iOS 17 battery life may drain faster on iPhone after the iOS 17 update but here is why and how to fix it

Now that iOS 17 is here, you may have updated your iPhone to iOS 17, but now feel that your battery is draining faster than usual, or that iOS 17 has made your iPhone battery life worse. iOS updates causing battery drain is a familiar story that happens every year when a major new iOS … Read More

iOS 17 Released, Download Now for iPhone

Sep 18, 2023 - 4 Comments
iOS 17 is available to download and install now

Apple has released the iOS 17 software update for iPhone, available to download now as a free update for all compatible iPhone models. The iOS 17 final build is 21A329, matching the RC release. iOS 17 includes a wide variety of new features and improvements to the iPhone operating system, including Standby Mode that transforms … Read More

Prepare Your iPhone for iOS 17 the Right Way

Sep 15, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Get your iPhone ready for iOS 17

iOS 17 is just around the corner, and you’re probably excited about getting the latest iOS update onto your iPhone so that you can enjoy all that it has to offer, like interactive widgets, Contact Posters, NameDrop, Safari Profiles, and so much more. While you can always jump right into updating, you can also take … Read More

You Can Download iOS 17 RC & iPadOS 17 RC Now

Sep 13, 2023 - Leave a Comment
RC Build of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

Apple has issued a release candidate build for iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The iOS 17 RC and iPadOS 17 RC builds are available to download now for users enrolled in either the public beta or developer beta programs. RC (Release Candidate) builds are often the final beta build of a beta testing cycle, unless … Read More

iOS 17 Release Date Set for Monday, September 18

Sep 12, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Will your iPhone run iOS 17

Apple has announced that iOS 17 will be released on Monday, September 18. The new version of system software will be available to all users as a free software update.

iOS 16.6.1, macOS Ventura 13.5.2, iPadOS 16.6.1 Released

Sep 7, 2023 - 3 Comments

Apple has released a series of software updates for various devices, including iOS 16.6.1 for iPhone, MacOS Ventura 13.5.2 for Mac, and iPadOS 16.6.1 for iPad. The updates appear to be include important security fixes for actively exploited issues, and no new features are included. These small point release updates arrive ahead of the major … Read More

5 iPhone Tips Every iPhone User Should Know

Aug 21, 2023 - 9 Comments
iPhone tips you should know

The iPhone has so many features and capabilities that it’s easy to overlook even some of the essentials, so we’re going to share some iPhone tips that will enhance your experience and help you make the most of your device. These tricks can help improve your workflow, simplify your interactions with iPhone, and save you … Read More

How to Hide Instagram Following & Followers List

Aug 18, 2023 - Leave a Comment

You can hide your Instagram following and followers lists, if you’d like to add some additional privacy to your account and your Instagram experience. With the method we’ll cover here, your Instagram followers and following lists will be hidden from all Instagram users who you have not approved to follow you.

iOS 17 Beta 6 Available to Download, Along with iPadOS 17 Beta 6

Aug 15, 2023 - Leave a Comment
RC Build of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

Apple has released iOS 17 beta 6 and iPadOS 17 beta 6 to iPhone and iPad users wnerolled in the developer beta testing programs. Usually Apple will release a developer beta build first, and is soon followed by a matching build as public beta. iOS 17 beta 6 is build 21A5312c, which also matches iPadOS … Read More

9 Tips for Staying Safe Online with Your iPhone, Mac, or iPad

Aug 15, 2023 - 7 Comments
Tips for staying safe online with your Mac, iPhone, or iPad

Staying safe online with your Apple devices is an ongoing effort, and it’s important to keep yourself vigilant and informed about potential threats and risks. While the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, are generally much more secure than their competitor counterparts, that doesn’t mean you should be completely oblivious to risks to your personal information, logins, … Read More

Fix iOS 17 “Unable to Check for Update” Error on iPhone & iPad

Aug 10, 2023 - 5 Comments

Some iPhone and iPad users who are running the iOS 17 beta and iPadOS 17 beta may occasionally encounter an error when attempting to update their system software. The error message appears on the Software Update screen of Settings and usually says something like “Unable to Check for Update – An error occurred while checking … Read More

iOS 17 Beta 5 Download Available Now

Aug 8, 2023 - 1 Comment
RC Build of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

Apple has released iOS 17 beta 5 for users who are participating in the developer beta program for iPhone system software. Typically a new dev beta is released and is soon followed by the same build as a public beta, in this the beta 5 build is 21A5303d. Technically speaking, any user can install iOS … Read More

Why do Messages Say “Sent with Siri” on iPhone?

Aug 5, 2023 - 1 Comment
Sent with Siri messages on iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user you may have received a message at some point in time and noticed that underneath the message content, a little note says “Sent with Siri”. You might be wondering what that means, and why the Sent with Siri message appears, and perhaps you’re wondering if your messages have the same … Read More

How to Stop Photos from Showing in Spotlight Search on iPhone & iPad

Aug 4, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Stop Photos from showing up in Spotlight search results on iPhone and iPad

If you have ever been using Spotlight to search for stuff on your iPhone or iPad, and found a situation where photos are showing up in search, and you’d rather them not at all, then you can make a settings change to make sure this does not happen. Whether you’re wanting images to stop showing … Read More

6 Tips for Recording the Best iPhone Video Possible

Jul 31, 2023 - 3 Comments
Tips for recording the best iPhone videos possible

All modern iPhone’s include excellent video recording capabilities and cameras, and while you can certainly simply hit the record button and you’ll get great video right away, there are some additional tips to maximize your video capturing experience. Read along and you’ll be able to master record the best possible videos on your iPhone. Technically … Read More

iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8 Released for Older iPhone & iPad

Jul 27, 2023 - 2 Comments
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Apple has released iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8 for older model iPhone and iPad devices that are not able to run the latest iOS 16.6 & iPadOS 16.6 updates. The small software updates include security fixes, and are therefore recommended for all eligible users to download and install onto their devices. Additionally, macOS Ventura 13.5, … Read More

Revised Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1 (c), macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c), Released

Jul 12, 2023 - 3 Comments
Rapid Security Response Updates released yet again for iOS 16.5.1, ipadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1

Apple has again released Rapid Security Response Updates for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, this time versioned as iOS 16.5.1 (c), iPadOS 16.5.1 (c), and MacOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c), to address a known and actively exploited security issue with Safari. These new rapid response updates are available after similar rapid security response updates (versioned with an … Read More

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