Meta has notified around a million users that they may have been put at risk by over 400 malicious apps that steal your Facebook password. The notifications aim to inform people of the steps they should take to secure their accounts if they've entered their login details. If the attackers have access to a Facebook account, they also have the freedom to change the password and lock the victim … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Watch Free TV on your iPhone or iPad
Streaming services are fabulous for watching TV shows and movies. But, you may not know which service is right for you, and you may be paying for more than they need. Subscription fees can really start to add up. Even if you already subscribe to a paid streaming service like Netflix, Disney Plus, or Hulu, you may want to add some free options to the mix for more variety. Or to find … [Read more...]
STOP! Before You Take that iPhone Photo…
We rarely give much thought to our iPhones' Camera. It's always there and easy to use, so we just snap away. But, if you want the very best pictures, then you may want to consider a few things BEFORE you take that shot. Let's get started from the very beginning... Quickly Opening Your Camera OK, obviously, tapping the Camera App icon will launch your iPhone's Camera. But, there … [Read more...]
Your iPhone’s Hidden “Instant Notes” Feature
There's a hidden "Instant Notes" feature in your iPhone/iPad that will allow you to quickly jot down important thoughts, reminders, shopping lists, or to-do lists... even when your device is locked! So now you don't have to bother with unlocking your device... finding the notes app.. opening it... starting a new note... just to make a quick note to yourself. Here's how to turn on the … [Read more...]
How to Reclaim iPhone Storage Space
Every iPhone or iPad comes with a fixed storage capacity, which you don't have the option to increase over time. When you're in an Apple Store buying your device, you may think that 16GB sounds like more than enough to get the job done. But after a year spent downloading songs and movies to your iPhone, along with taking hundreds of high-quality pictures, space can quickly run dry before you … [Read more...]
iPhone App that Identifies Flowers & Plants (A Botanist in Your Pocket)
Have you ever been out for a lovely walk on a nice afternoon and encountered a flower you've never seen before? Sure, you could try to use Google to find more information - but that really requires you to get specific in the keywords and phrases that you're using. Now, you don't have to wonder about the plants you encounter because the PictureThis app will tell you everything you need to … [Read more...]
5 Helpful iPhone Map Tips
Apple's own Maps app received its fair share of criticism after its initial launch, especially in terms of its accuracy. Not only did it often present inaccurate route information, but it was also woefully ill-informed about points of interest in major cities. Thankfully, Apple has corrected all of these issues and Apple Maps has since grown into one of the best GPS apps available today. … [Read more...]
Secret Apple Store Policy Just Discovered
If you had to make a list of some of the things that Apple has become known for over the years, the quality of their customer service would undoubtedly be right at the top. From the moment you walk into an Apple Store, it's clear that the customer experience is a top priority. Every element of those locations is designed to get you excited about new technology. But not every policy to that … [Read more...]
New App Store Scams
One of the great things about Apple has always been the enormous lengths the company is willing to go through in order to protect its users. The encryption on the iPhone has become so famous at this point that Apple themselves couldn't even access your personal data if they wanted to - that's how seriously they take this. It's also why, whenever security flaws, scams, and other issues are … [Read more...]
7 Quick iPhone Typing Tricks
If you spend a lot of time on your iPhone, you've probably gotten pretty comfortable with the virtual keyboard by now. Still, there are a number of tricks you can use to type faster than ever. Plus, you don't actually have to download any special app or change the settings on your iPhone in any way. Everything you need to get those emails, social media posts, and any other types of … [Read more...]