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  1. 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.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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 😂
  5. 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
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    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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. P

    New carrier texting issues

    I am using an unlocked iPhone 7 Plus I just switched from Cricket to Google Fi Everything is working fine, except now I get a string of garbage text underneath every real text that I receive. Does anyone have any clue as to why this or how can I fix it. Please see photo attached.
  15. M

    iPhone 14 Pro Very.co.uk iphone 14 pro

    Hi, Has anyone ever bought an iPhone 14 pro from Very.co.uk? Are the iPhones truly unlocked? Meaning they don’t just lock to first SIM card put in and you can put whatever SIM card you want in it.
  16. DeLaSoul

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Why are the iPhone cameras not in the center

    When you lay your iPhone down on a desk and want to type something, it isn’t stable and wobbles, because the cameras pop out on the back side and they are not beautifully in the center, but in a corner. It’s kind of ugly, and not the best UX design. Why? The thicker the lenses, the worse it gets.
  17. ctjack

    iPhone 14 Pro Max Trade-in values imply 2 year holding period: better buy Pro Max

    Apple looks like shifting from yearly upgrade to 2 year upgrades incentives for the consumers. First they gave $790 for 12 PM, then $720 for 13 PM. Apple were giving more trade-in values for new 13 line-up, which is decreasing for new 14 line-up. On the other hand, Apple seems to be offering...
  18. D

    iPhone 13 Pro Max British person here - iPhone Upgrade Questions

    Hello👋 everyone on here I’m a newbie on this site so I’m getting use to this site and hope fellow iPhone users can guide through tips tricks and opinions of apple stuff …. I’m upgrading from my iPhone 13 Pro Max to iPhone 15 pro max with usb-c hopefully if the rumours are true . Thanks
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    iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone wifi/5G chip

    What do you think about wifi6e in iPhones in future ? And the apples custom 5G modem chip compared to qualcomm 5G based chips everyone ?