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Microsoft and iFixit team up on official repair kits for Surface devices

Microsoft has partnered with iFixit to release repair tools for its Surface line of products. This marks a major step forward for the Right to Repair movement.
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How to save passwords on an iPhone

Learn how to turn on AutoFill for Safari, along with how to use Apple Keychain on your iPhone and other Apple devices.
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Apple finally makes it harder to stalk Android users with its new Tracker Detect app

Apple's new Tracker Detect app lets Android users detect AirTags on their person, but it's still not as good as the automatic scanning you'll find on iPhones.
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Digital Trends staff picks: Our favorite tech gear of 2021

As the year draws to a close, the Digital Trends Editorial team wants to look back and highlight our favorite products of 2021. Here's the cream of the crop!
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How to clear ‘Other’ storage on an iPhone

If your iPhone’s storage has been consumed by content mysteriously labeled as Other, we’ll show you how to take care of it and reclaim your device’s space.
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U.K. agency says Apple and Google are stifling user choice in their app stores

The U.K.'s Competition and Market Authority thinks Apple and Google are stifling mobile competition. Here's what that means.
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Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone is still several years away

Apple is rumored to be working with Samsung and LG Display on the foldable panel for its future product
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New iMac Pro with 120Hz ProMotion display is just around the corner

Apple’s upcoming high-end iMac could launch as soon as spring 2022, according to a reliable analyst who has shared a number of specific details in a blog post.
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Apple’s Universal Control won’t arrive on Macs, iPads until 2022

Apple's vision for the marriage of iPad and Mac won't be completed until next year, as Universal Control has been delayed until spring 2022.
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How to use the Find My app on your iPhone

Find My is an Apple app and service that lets you locate and track the whereabouts of iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS devices, and AirPods and to track friends and family. It replaces and supplements the previous Find My iPhone and Find My Friends apps in the new iOS 13. Here's how to make the most of it.
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How to connect AirPods to your Nintendo Switch

Apple AirPods are becoming ubiquitous for use with many electronics. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to use Apple AirPods with the Nintendo Switch.
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How to install Kodi on your iPhone or iPad

If you're interested in running Kodi on your iPhone or iPad, then we have a guide for you that explains how to do it without the need to jailbreak your device.
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How to share your location on your iPhone or iPad

Your iPhone is full of useful features, several of which allow you to share your location with friends and family. Here's how to share your location with ease.

Funniest questions to ask Siri

Did you know Siri has a sense of humor? Besides the usual alarms and directions, ask them about dating or their favorite movies for some fun and giggles.

How to perform a reverse image search in Android or iOS

It's easy to find or reverse-search images with Google on your mobile device. We show you how it's done in Android or iOS, plus a few apps that can help out.
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Instagram’s Playback takes on Spotify’s 2021 recap feature

Instagram joins Spotify with its own yearly recap feature, dubbed Playback. It's available through New Year's Eve.
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How to turn off in-app purchases in iOS

Unexpected in-app purchases getting you down? Here's how to turn off in-app purchases on your iPhone or iPad, so you can stop unwanted expenditures for good.
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Learn from my mistakes: Don’t settle for a cheap tablet like the Nokia T20

After using the new Nokia T20 tablet for a few weeks, I've finally had an epiphany. It's not worth saving money on a tablet -- just buy an iPad from the start.
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How to check data usage on an iPhone or iPad

Worried about going over your data limit? There are many settings you can tweak to ensure that your iPhone doesn't guzzle as much data as it otherwise would.
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Apple’s new AR headset may use Face ID technology to track hand gestures

Apple is working on an AR headset that may offer unprecedented realism. A new report says it will use Face ID technology to track hand gestures.
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WhatsApp launches crypto-powered mobile payments in the U.S.

WhatsApp now offers a new payments feature in the U.S., allowing people to send and receive money to each other using cryptocurrency.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a MacBook Pro.

GeForce Now brings native resolution PC gaming to the MacBook Pro

PC or Mac? GeForce Now is removing the choice. The service now supports the native resolution of the MacBook Pro, so you can play most PC games with Apple.
ECG on the Apple Watch Series 7.

6 weeks in, I see the value in committing to the Apple Watch Series 7

I've worn the Apple Watch Series 7 every day for the last six weeks, and am beginning to see the health-related value in committing to a smartwatch this way.
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iPhone 14 once again rumored to ditch Apple’s distinctive display

News this week backs up earlier reports that Apple will ditch its distinctive notch design in favor of a hole-punch display on Pro models of the iPhone 14.
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How to reset your Apple ID password

Regardless of the device, all Apple users have an Apple ID. This makes knowing the password for your Apple ID critical. Here's how to reset it if you forget it.
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How to change your smartphone’s name

Just purchased your iPhone or Android phone? It'll most likely come with a generic name that mirrors the device itself. Here's how to personalize and rename it.
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How to get Siri to automatically read your incoming messages aloud

Ever since the release of iOS 13, Siri has been able to automatically read your incoming messages aloud from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to headphones.
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AMD may use Samsung’s 4nm node for Chromebook processors

A new J.P. Morgan report suggests that AMD may be working with Samsung foundries on launching a new 4nm Chromebook processor.
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How to back up your Apple Watch

If you're wondering how to back up your Apple Watch, then we have the answers you need in this guide. Learn how to back up or restore an Apple Watch.
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How to switch from iPhone to Android: The ultimate guide

We take a look at how to switch from an iPhone to Android in this comprehensive guide. We'll help you get started and transfer everything you need to Android.
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How to switch from Android to iPhone: A complete guide

Here's everything you need to know about making the switch from Android to iPhone, including how to transfer contacts, photos, messages, and a whole lot more.
The Apple Watch's Fall Detection Feature.

How to set up fall detection on Apple Watch

Fall detection is tightly integrated with your iPhone, but you have to set it up properly for it to help you.
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Supply chain issues forced Apple to stop making iPhone 13s in October

Has your iPhone order delayed? Here's why Apple’s massive supply chain crisis is to blame
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New report indicates that Apple’s two secret projects are its ‘next big thing’

It’s an open secret that Apple is working on a mixed reality headset. But now, it looks like the company also has a second-generation version in the works.