Just about every smartphone user has had a moment of confusion when they saw the phone bill, and they had no idea why it was so high. Most of the time, this happens because you’ve left your mobile data on, exceeded your monthly data plan, and your carrier charged you for all those gigabytes you used. But can your phone still be using data even if you’re not actively using it? Yes, it can. When you leave your mobile data on, accidentally or not, it still runs in the background. So, even if the phone is in your pocket, it uses mobile data, as if it were connected to Wi-Fi. Apps use background da ..read more

iMessage is Apple’s own messaging service, only available between iPhone users. Although it looks as if you’re sending a text message, Apple actually uses the Internet to send these instant messages, and you get plenty of cool features that aren’t normally available with text messages. For example, you can attach images, voice messages, get read receipts and, more recently, Animojis that look just like you. You can tell the difference between iMessages and regular text messages by looking at the colour of the message bubble in the conversation: if it’s blue, it’s an iMessage, if it’s green, it ..read more

There are many ways to store your data, including on an external hard disk, on a flash drive, and in cloud storage. iCloud and Google Drive belong to the latter group. But what exactly is cloud storage? Cloud storage is simply a storage space that you can access from anywhere, as long as you have internet connection. Table of Contents Comparison iCloud Google Drive Alternatives Comparison table Here’s a comparison between iCloud and Google Drive. The main difference between them is that iCloud is designed with Apple users in mind, whereas anyone can use Google Drive. iCloud Google Drive ..read more

Every responsible iPhone user should take the time to do regular backups of their data. At the end of the day, it’s better to wait for a few minutes until everything is stored in the cloud than desperately try to restore them should something go wrong. However, many users report that backing up their iPhone has become quite tedious because, after a while, the backups become too large. As a result, backups take forever to complete. Some users have even reported that they haven’t been able to back up their iPhones at all because it takes longer than eight hours. Incomplete backups aren’t very re ..read more

Short answer: Everything! Failing to properly backup your iPhone can make you lose all your data, from photos to videos, contacts, messages, calendar, and music. All your precious virtual memories, favorite songs, funny texts, and agendas will be gone if you don’t back up your device. We know what you may be thinking, “how can I lose all my data just like that?” Well, there are many ways in which this can happen. A wrong operation, your iPhone may get broken or damaged by water, iOS upgrade, or accidentally clicking on the “Factory Restore” button. These are all scenarios in which your most pr ..read more

Our iPhones have made it very easy to capture the best moments of our lives through photos and share them with the world. With impressive cameras, editing apps, and a variety of readily available tools, we can create digital photo albums to keep with us forever. But what happens if your phone gets lost or broken, making it impossible to access its content? Well, if you are committed to backing up your photos periodically, you will have nothing to worry about. Apple provides a very reliable and inexpensive method to store your photos on iCloud and access them whenever, but can you also download ..read more

By default, iPhone backups are done via Wi-Fi. It’s a simple process, and most iPhone users have done it hundreds of times before. By backing up your phone, you make a copy of all your files into the cloud so that you can later restore them. But what happens when you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network, and you still need to perform a backup? For example, if your home Wi-Fi network is down, or if you’re on vacation and you don’t have access to a secure network, you may be wondering how you can safely back up your files in the cloud. Fortunately, there are ways to backup your iPhone even witho ..read more

Data loss can happen at any moment for a variety of reasons. Even if iPhones are known to be safe and secure, they can be subject to data loss as well. Be it due to human error, physical damage, or a fault update, there comes a time when you find yourself with most, if not all, of your photos erased from the gallery. These photos can be precious memories, important documents, or even selfies, but they surely are of much importance to you. So, what can you do to retrieve deleted photos from your iPhone? Recently deleted photos When you delete photos from your gallery, the iPhone does not actual ..read more

When your iPhone becomes unresponsive, your first thought is to back it up as quickly as possible, so you don’t lose any important data. But how can you do this if the screen doesn’t work and you’re stuck on the lock screen? Don’t worry, the situation isn’t that dire. Even if the phone doesn’t seem to work, there are still ways you can fix the problem and make sure your data is safely stored in the cloud. What causes your iPhone screen to go unresponsive? There are many reasons why your screen can freeze: Software issues Water damage You dropped your phone Depending on what caused the proble ..read more

At the time of writing we’re still waiting for the 2021 iPad Pro line to appear, but excitingly Apple has just announced a Spring event for 20th April. Potentially showcasing several new products, it is certain to include the iPad Pro. Plenty of speculation abounds as to what we can expect from the latest iterations, so let’s take a closer look. We’re anticipating two new models of iPad Pro (the same sizes as the current models: 11 in and 12.9 in). The 2021 design is likely be a tweak rather than a complete overhaul, sources suggest. The devices could also be 0.5 mm thicker. While the design m ..read more