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How to get Apple Intelligence-like features on older iPhones Featured Post

You can skip the upgrade this year and get AI on your older iPhone with alternatives instead.

How to get Apple Intelligence-like features on older iPhones

If you own an iPhone 15, iPhone 14 Pro, or an earlier model, you must be vexed by Apple's decision to not release, even a few, Apple Intelligence features to these devices. Even if you wouldn't have used those features had your device received them, being left out is sure to give everyone a case of FOMO.

However, if you are thinking of spending your hard-earned money to upgrade your iPhone just for the sake of Apple Intelligence, hold your horses. What if you could get similar features on your existing device? While there's no official way to get Apple

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How to remove location data from photos

Stay on top of your privacy by learning how to remove location data from your photos.

How to remove location data from photos

If you do not already know, almost all platforms automatically add location information to your photos by default if you've enabled location access on your device for photo or camera apps. While this can be handy in situations such as when you want to know where a particular photo was taken, it also has its downsides.

When sharing photos with someone else or posting them online, this location information can help others know about your whereabouts when a particular photo was taken. This can be a major concern from a privacy point of view. To avoid this, you may want

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How to turn your iPhone into a Dumb Phone Featured Post

A step-by-step guide to turning your iPhone into a Dumb Phone and moving away from distractions.

How to turn your iPhone into a Dumb Phone

When Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone nearly two decades ago now, the world of smartphones changed completely. It ushered in the era of a phone that can now do everything. But is it an entirely good change? Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward as we would like. Sure, the smartphone has opened up a world of possibilities, but it has also acutely narrowed our world and minds.

If you're someone who constantly finds themselves glued to their phones and would like to cut back on your smartphone usage but are not entirely ready to switch to a dumb

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How to fix "Review Apple ID Phone Number"

This fix will get rid of the persistent and annoying notification on your iPhone.

How to fix "Review Apple ID Phone Number"

iPhone and Mac may display a particularly annoying notification that says, "Review Apple ID Phone Number" but interacting with the pop-up usually leads to nothing. Sometimes the pop-up may disappear for a while when you tap it, only to return a few moments later. This message also usually appears if you're no longer using the SIM with the listed number on your iPhone, but unfortunately, it isn't always the case.

To fix this, first of all, try verifying your phone number in your Apple ID settings if you haven't till now to make the pop-up go away because that's just

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How to add 'Restart iPhone' shortcut to Control Center in iOS 18

Restart your iPhone with just a tap, no more fumbling with volume and side buttons

How to add 'Restart iPhone' shortcut to Control Center in iOS 18

iOS 18 brings a wealth of exciting features to iPhone, and one of the standouts is the enhanced customizability of the Control Center. This new update allows users to add almost anything they want to their Control Center, making it more versatile and user-friendly than ever before.

Among the many possibilities this opens up, perhaps one of the most useful is the ability to add Shortcuts to the Control Center. This feature lets us do some pretty cool things, including adding a Restart button - a function that previously required a series of button presses on the sides of the

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iOS 18 expands Matter support: Home Hub-free setup and broader device compatibility

Local control for Wi-Fi and Thread-based Matter accessories, including robot vacuums

iOS 18 expands Matter support: Home Hub-free setup and broader device compatibility

Apple's latest iOS update brings great improvements to smart home functionality, particularly in how iPhones interact with Matter-compatible devices. This change makes setting up and using certain smart home devices more accessible for many iPhone users.

iOS 18 brings the ability to add and locally control Wi-Fi based Matter accessories without requiring a separate home hub. Previously, users needed devices like HomePods or Apple TVs to act as hubs for Matter accessories in the Apple Home ecosystem. Now, with iOS 18, many Matter devices can be set up and controlled directly from Home app in iPhone.

For Wi-Fi based Matter

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