Apple’s iOS has evolved tremendously over the years and there are a lot of obvious, cool things the system is able to do. However, there are still secrets up iOS 11’s sleeve that you may not be aware of. This guide will help you master some useful and fun features of your iPhone. 12. Place […]
Accidents happen, especially to the cell phones that go with us everywhere we go. With a device that travels with us, it is easy for even the most careful person to accidentally drop their phone in the toilet or bath, wash it in the washing machine, or leave it in the rain. Water is very […]
Apple “tech support” scams are far from new. However, they also don’t appear to be slowing down — and scammers are increasingly using greater advanced techniques. This week, the Oklahoma City Police Department warned local residents on Facebook of a highly well-known Apple tech support rip-off that you have to be conscious of. How It […]
Apple recently announced its redesigned iPad Pro with an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, Face ID, performance updates, and much more. Alongside it they released a new Folio Case and Apple Pencil. Apple claims the new iPad is more powerful than over 90% of Windows PCs; and, while it’s still not quite a PC replacement for […]
All too often, our electronic gadgets start to act up just half a year after being purchased. And, in most cases, we ourselves are to blame! Let’s face it — we don’t always take care to find out the finer details of handling those high-tech devices. Mistakes That Shorten the Life of Our Gadgets In […]
The novel coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease known as COVID-19 may be able to survive on some surfaces for up to nine days, studies have found, and that may include your beloved phone. This is the device you handle constantly and often press to the side of your face, which means that any bacteria, […]
Apple’s NEW iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max all have major upgrades in the battery or battery replacement. But how do they stack up to previous models? Real-world tests have demonstrated that the iPhone 11 Pro Max, in particular, has significantly boosted battery life. In a close comparison with the Samsung […]
Never dead again: Boost your smartphone battery life—whether it’s an iPhone, Android, or Blackberry—with these easy tips. 10. Beware of location services Many apps on iPhone and Android use “location services” to, say, tag status updates with GPS data (“We’re at Disney World!”) or find good deals in your immediate area. This can reduce battery […]
Apple officially admitted to slowing down older iPhones this week — but not for the reason you might think. While iOS does have a measure within it that throttles device performance when their batteries age, “Powerd” is meant to prevent your device from randomly shutting down or catching on fire. But whether or not you’re angry […]
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to many of our Peoria customers, but at uBreakiFix formerly Fix My Gadget, we’re more than a little intrigued by cell phones. Whether you’ve come in for a cracked iPhone screen or water damage to your Android, at least one of our team members may have bent your […]
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