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All four major US telecom providers offer iPhone trade-in and other incentive programs. In 2018, Sprint kicked off upgrade season with offers for free iPhone XRs and iPhone XSs for qualifying trade-ins. Once again, Sprint has beaten the other major carriers to the...

Target is one of the biggest retailers in the United States. With 1,871 locations around the country, chances are there’s one in your neighborhood. Shoppers love Target for its great prices, quality products, and it’s slightly upmarket feel compared to its...

Is your iPhone microphone not working?  A malfunctioning microphone is way more than an inconvenience but can make your phone virtually unusable. The microphone is one of the most important pieces of hardware on our iPhones. It’s not just for calls, but for Siri,...

The iPhone and iPad Touch ID is a fan favorite among Apple users. Until Apple released FaceID in 2017, it was the best biometric security feature able to authenticate your identity and make purchases in the App Store and other places.  If you’re experiencing issues...

Oh no! You’ve just dropped your phone in a puddle of water—what do you do now? Even on the latest iPhones which claim to be highly water resistant, moisture can seriously damage your phone. Unfortunately, fixing serious water damage is not something you’ll likely be...

The buttons that you use most with your iPhone are probably going to be the Home and the Volume buttons. You use them almost every time you have a session with the device. But what can you do if one of these buttons gets stuck in place? In this article, we’ll go over...

Most of us have probably lost count of how many iPhone cords we have purchased over the years. It’s easy to complain about a broken charger, but let’s be honest—we don’t exactly treat the cords too nicely. We constantly throw them around, plug and unplug our phones...

iPhone DFU Mode, device firmware update, is the ultimate solution to many Apple iOS software issues. You can use it to jailbreak, reverse jailbreak, update from beta, or fix a host of different issues. DFU mode is an excellent choice when you’ve tried everything, and...

We’ve all been there. After checking our pockets, under the bed, in our cars, and around the office, we simply can’t find our phones. Having your phone lost—or worse, stolen—is no fun at all. Fortunately, however, a lot has changed since the days of flip phones when a...

It’s never been easier to sell your old iPhone. With a few clicks, you can get an instant quote for your phone, print out a free shipping label, and send it on its way. However, before you do, it’s important that you sync all your apps as well as remove all your...

Each September, Apple unveils its newest iPhone models. With the latest features and designs, many people eagerly await these amazing updates. However, you may have one small issue—you probably paid a decent price for your current iPhone. So what do you do? Well, the...

Our phones contain so much personal information. It isn’t just our photos, videos, and music, but everything from our social media accounts to streaming platforms and in-app purchases, and a whole lot more. So whether you want a fresh install on your iPhone or iOS...

Lots of people are highly dependent on their iPhones. They use them for entertainment, and also for necessities like navigation, checking work emails, or making critical calls throughout the day. But what can you do if your iPhone seems to be dying much faster than...

The FaceTime feature has been one of the more popular ones on the iPhone since it was first introduced a few years ago. You have the chance to connect with your friends and relatives face-to-face, and it's particularly handy when you'd like to be there for a birthday...

If lines keep appearing on your iPhone screen, then it is possible that you might be able to work your way around them with certain apps or functions. They're irritating, though, and if you ignore them, they might also get worse. Lines on the device's screen indicates...