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  1. J

    Shortcuts/automation

    Hello all, hoping I can find an answer; I use a iPhone 12 Pro Max running latest IOS. I want to know if it is possible to run an automation in shortcuts to send a message in Facebook messenger at a specific time. I have tried but will be the first to admit I am not up on automation or shortcuts...
  2. Creeqer

    iPhone 13 Buying a new phone now

    I know that its kind of a meme to buy an iphone in august as the new ones are less than a month away but my android has just broken and I'm using my old iphone 6. This phone is a bare minimum- has a terrible battery life, doesn't support gmail, spotify or instagram. currently in Australia (where...
  3. ZircoBen

    Buying a Financed iPhone on eBay - Will it blacklist?

    Hello everyone! I purchased an iPhone 13 Pro the other day on eBay for $450. It was listed as locked to AT&T, and only today when I was thinking about unlocking it for the heck of it, I got this error: SO, the device is not paid off in full. The seller claims this: "Unpaid balances only...
  4. B

    VISA says that hackers accessed iPhone's Apple Wallet

    My partner was contacted by VISA about an attempted fraudulent transaction using a VISA card in her iPhone's Apple Wallet. They traced it back to a Facebook ad that she had clicked on from within the iPhone Facebook app, but she had not bought anything from the store linked to the site. She does...
  5. H

    iOS 18

    Well, I know I might be jumping the gun *very* early here, but let's see if I can get this thread rolling. With the release of the disappointing-but-stable iOS 17 release, there are many things that could be addressed that left us wondering. 1. iOS's control center could use a macOS-style...
  6. semiraw

    What can HomePod mini do without iPhone?

    Hello, I have an iPhone and I will buy a HomePod mini. However, I am the only one in my family who uses iPhone. Can HomePod be used without having an iPhone? For example, my sister can answer intercom messages from the HomePod. Or that she tells the HomePod to play a song or radio. But I'm not...
  7. Ameer_1

    iPhone Facetime Problem

    Hello everyone, I want to know why when I FaceTime someone and when it start the beep the volume goes all the way up but while I'm waiting on the person to pickup I can't lower the volume with the button I have to pull down the top right control center and lower it that way instead of pressing...
  8. gbf

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Upgrade problem

    I try and upgrade my phone thru the Apple app on my phone and I keep getting this error. I only have ONE line and neither Apple nor Verizon knows what’s wrong. Has anyone seen this and if so could you help me out please.
  9. L

    Same Apple ID on two different iPhones (Privat, Business)

    I just don't really find a good answer on this topic, let alone information... The following problem: I am self-employed and have a private mobile phone and a company mobile phone, because I wanted to have the WhatsApp chats disconnected, as well as the apps (social media) only wanted on my...
  10. Q

    All iPads Some thoughts on the evolution of the iPhone and iPad

    Hi comunity. I would like to contribute some opinions about what is next for iPad and iPhone. The fundamental thing i see is that the iPhone is steadily getting larger, heavier and thicker and over the years steadily gaining battery life. While the iPad was getting thinner and lighter while...
  11. TheSynchronizer

    iPhone storage much more occupied after iphone to iphone data transfer

    Hello, So here is something i’m dealing with right now. I set up a new iphone and opted to transfer everything from the previous one directly, iPhone to iPhone. Now the new iPhone is showing much more space being taken up than the old one. How is this possible? Should I do the restore again?
  12. L

    iPhone 7/Plus iPhone 7+ UK based parts supplier

    Hi, Apart from iFixit where you can source good quality OEM, genuine etc iPhone parts. Are there any other, preferably UK based suppliers who sell Apple Parts I am after charging port assembly for iPhone 7+ (Battery aswell), iPhone 6s (headphone jack needs replacing, screen, battery and power...
  13. S

    Apple MagSafe Wallet falling apart

    So I have had this wallet since they came out, about 3 years ago. It’s falling apart now. I contacted Apple support and they said this is normal and it has “had a good run” but I could take it in for a Genius Bar appointment. Has anyone else had this happen?
  14. B

    iPhone 7 upgrade with new iPhone SE or used iPhone 12 or 13?

    My girlfriend has an upcoming birthday and I want to buy her something useful. Some friends suggsted an Apple Watch but I don't see the features being useful to her. So, in 2020 she bought a used iPhone 7 which still works fine, but an upgrade wouldn't hurt (and the occasion of the birthday is...
  15. ibookemo

    iOS 17: Dynamic island?

    I’m finding it funny that the biggest feature of last year’s iPhone hardware update is getting nothing new added in iOS 17. Do you think there will be any new Dynamic Island features this year? Doesn’t currently seem so 🤔
  16. B

    iPad mini iPad Mini as a giant iPhone?

    Hi everyone, I’m just curious if anyone here has tried using their iPad Mini as an iPhone alternative? Using the iPad Mini as a giant iPhone. If so, any tips, advice, concerns, etc? Thanks!
  17. A

    IPhone 15 will be good or not?

    IPhone 15 will be good or not?
  18. TheSynchronizer

    Messages storage ballooning out of control for no apparent reason.

    Hello, So I’ve upgraded to a 128GB iPhone from a 256GB iPhone as I decided I don’t really need that much physical storage space due to having 2TB of iCloud and everything being synced/stored in the cloud. I reduced the space being taken on my old phone, then restored the new phone from backup...
  19. HailAlistair

    iCloud "This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available." but more than 2TB are available

    This is weird and annoying: I'm getting "This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available." when I have more than 2TB free in iCloud. See screenshots below. I have shot 280 GB of long videos recently, and they are also stuck with iCloud Photo Library saying...
  20. Alvin777

    At What Celsius Does iPhone 6s Plus Screen Become Soft?

    Hello Mac friends. I'm trying to revive my iPhone 6s Plus to replace the glass of it's cracked screen (to reduce waste and decrease pollution, repair and right to repair vibe vs. buy the upcoming iPhone 15) too but at what celsius, at what temperature does the glue around the screen become soft...