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  1. gbf

    iPhone SE (2022) iMessage issue

    Wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem. Two phones of mine VERY intermittently will not deliver an iMessage to someone. It shows on my screen it’s delivered but the recipient isn’t getting them. Doesn’t happen often but it does happen occasionally. We exchange screen shots...
  2. S

    Resolved Bizarre Calendar Notification Won't Go Away!!

    Ok so this driving me NUTS!! A 'friend' of mine sent out a joke invite for a school reunion date in October 2042. The problem is, he sent out the same request twice from two different email addresses. So, it doesn't matter if I Decline or Accept either of the invites, there is always a conflict...
  3. L

    How to import photos only in captured aspect ratio?

    When taking photos on an iPhone in a cropped format (Square or 16:9), does anyone know of a way to stop the native 4:3 images also being pulled through when importing? If I connect using USB and import with Preview, both the native 4:3 image and cropped images come through (as "IMG_...HEIC" and...
  4. Monika_B

    iPhone (14 pro max) doesn’t ring when apps are open

    As title says, my iPhone will not ring when certain apps are open. I made a lot of test to find the culprit but I ended up uninstalling them all. When I have only Apple native apps, my iPhone rings well. If I start downloading any new apps (from app store), my iPhone will stop ringing on...
  5. Mark.g4

    Apple Music Apple Music remote control

    Good Morning, I have enjoyed using Apple Music and iTunes and the remote app for many years. With the remote app, a very convenient function is to be able to control iTunes from your iPhone. My use is very simple, when I use iTunes I put the cover of the album in full screen, with the lyrics of...
  6. Thor774

    Help: I need to find a way to block the Phone app at night

    I have a teenager and her iPhone is configured with Screen Time. Downtime is set to block many apps late at night when it's time to sleep. Lately, I have noticed that she has started to make and receive phone calls very late at night when the rest of the house is asleep. You can block every app...
  7. M

    iPhone 13 Pro Refurbished iPhone 13 Pro 256 GB (Silver) Question

    Does anyone know when Apple will replenish the refurbished iPhone 13 Pro 256 GB (Silver) stock. I checked yesterday and was disappointed to see they ran out. Thanks.
  8. winxmac

    iPhone YouTube Smart Downloads automatically re-enables itself and wastes storage space

    Has anyone experienced having the YouTube app automatically re-enable Smart Downloads and download random videos even though it has been left disabled in the first place? I am not sure whether it is only limited to Premium subscribers or it also affects non-Premium users of YouTube... I also am...
  9. 1800AirTAG

    Are Android users bored of the Android OS?

    Let me start by saying that I have had (almost) every iPhone since the 3GS. So, if memory serves: 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6 Plus, 6S Plus, 7 Plus, X (skipped 8, of course), skipped XS, 11 Pro, 12 Pro, skipped 13, and now 14 Pro (I also still have the 12 Pro). So, as many, I have had a lot of iPhones...
  10. S

    Google Drive Background Activity

    So I guess this doesn’t need much explaining… just, WOW! Doesn’t seem to affect battery life much, if at all. Background App refresh is disabled… iPhone 14 Plus 256Gb on the latest iOS. Needless to say I’m at a loss for words 😂
  11. DeepIn2U

    iPhone 14 Pro Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff!

    Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff Looks like a sweet, smelted bar of Gooooold! Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/lionel_messi_gifts_35_gold_iphone_14_pro_phones_to_world_cupwinning_teammates_and_staff-news-57765.php
  12. J

    iPhone SE (2022) Apple silently upgraded the modem in the iPhone SE (3rd Gen, 2022)

    When the iPhone SE was released in early 2022, it included the Qualcomm X57 (as noted here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/third-generation-iphone-se-teardown-reveals-larger-battery-capacity-and-snapdragon-x57-modem.2338891/) I just bought one– downgraded from the iPhone 14 Pro because I...
  13. ric22

    What's happened to Siri in recent weeks?

    Siri, while always pretty poor, has become disastrously bad in the last few weeks. What change has occurred? When music is playing on the HomePod: Me: "Hey Siri. Stop" Siri: "No one is calling at this time" This always used to work to stop music. Desire to listen to up tempo music: Me: "Hey...
  14. N

    iPhone 12 iPhone stolen from hand while taking photo - They have my email address :(

    Hello, I had my phone stolen by professionals, would very much appreciate some technical insights into how vulnerable my data is (I know they have my phone number and email address) and what they might do next - huge thanks in advance Long story, but here are the facts - - Was on holiday in...
  15. M

    How to keep flash on while taking a photo?

    Is there any way to make the flashlight light up before taking a photo and not only after I click on the screen to make photo? On my Android phone I am able to turn on the flashlight without a problem, set the phone how I want it and take a picture with flash still on, but on the iPhone I can't...
  16. Sovon Halder

    iPhone 13 How to set up low battery notification on iPhone?

    Every now and then when I head out and look at my watch or pick up the earbuds, I see that my device is out of battery. My experience using these gadgets are very good otherwise. If possible, I just need to set up a notification system that alerts me on my iPhone 13, for 2 things: An alert when...
  17. N

    Livestream Audio on MAC and Video from Iphone

    Is there a way I can use a desktop mic plugged into my MAC and use the video feed from my iPhone to livestream a sporting event? When i use just the iPhone the audio is terrible -- I need to keep the iphone plugged in and charged (4 hours) so a wireless mic won't work -- I would love to plug a...
  18. B

    Other WSJ: A Basic iPhone Feature Helps Criminals Steal Your Entire Digital Life

    An examination of the recent spate of thefts reveals a possible gap in Apple’s armor. The company’s defenses are designed around common attack scenarios—the hacker on the internet attempting to use a person’s login credentials, or the thief on the street looking to snatch an iPhone for a quick...
  19. A

    iPhone 12 Pro OCD of Scratches on my Apple products

    I suffer from moderate OCD. I have an iPhone 12 Pro in Pacific Blue with some marks on it. The major scratches are on the steel frame's left bottom corner at the edge. But I can't see it when it's hidden by the case. However, there are additional micro scratches on camera steel rings that are...