Why Zoomed Photos Look Bad on Your iPhone (and How to Fix Them)
Photo: Kicking Studio (Shutterstock) When you want to get closer to a subject without actually moving, you zoom. It’s a camera feature that’s been around for decades, and one that’s…
How to Update Your AirPods
Photo: Fadhli Adnan (Shutterstock) Apple often issues firmware updates for its entire AirPods line, including AirPods Pro, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max. However, the company doesn’t make it…
7 of the Best Affordable Smartphones That Aren’t the iPhone SE
Affordable 5G smartphones are suddenly becoming a thing, and Samsung’s Galaxy A32 5G is leading the pack. At under $300, this one is quite a bargain. It offers a large…
How to Disable the Malfunctioning ‘AirPods Left Behind’ Notification
Photo: Ivan_Shenets (Shutterstock) Has this ever happened to you? You’re out and about, minding your own business, when suddenly your iPhone hits you with an “AirPods Left Behind” message. You…
How to Use Your AirPods’ Hidden ‘Reset’ Feature When They Refuse to Cooperate
Photo: Framesira (Shutterstock) When most of the tech in your life is acting up—whether it be your computer, phone, game console, what have you—simply turning the device off and on…
What to Know Before You Try to Replace an Old iPhone Battery
Photo: Primakov (Shutterstock) Today’s tech lasts a long time. Gone are the days of needing to upgrade your smartphone every other year; now, an iPhone from 2015 might be serving…
How to (Finally) Speed Up Pokémon GO’s Refresh Rate on Your Phone
Photo: KeongDaGreat (Shutterstock) Pokémon GO is still going strong, and is a great example of a uniquely mobile gaming experience. While the game is more about hunting for Pokémon throughout…
What Do All Those Noises Your AirPods and Beats Make Actually Mean?
Photo: Hadrian (Shutterstock) When you pick up your AirPods or your Beats, you expect them to play your favorite music, podcasts, movies, and more. What you might not expect to…
How to Speed Up Your Wireless Charging (and Actually Make It Useful)
Photo: Jack Sceens (Shutterstock) As cool and convenient as wireless charging can be, boy is it slow. We’ve talked about how inefficient wireless charging is, especially compared to traditional wired…
How to Enable ‘Conversation Boost’ on Your AirPods Pro (and When You Should)
Photo: Vulp (Shutterstock) Conversation Boost is a new AirPods Pro feature specifically for those who face hearing challenges. It’s a nice addition to AirPods Pro’s accessibility features, which also includes…