Ever wondered why there’s a “+1” sitting smugly before certain phone numbers? Curiosity piqued, isn’t it? This simple symbol carries a world of information in the realm of telecommunications. Join us as we decode the mystery behind this tiny but mighty character. The “+1” prefix in front of phone numbers indicates the country code for … Read more
Do you wonder if you will lose text messages when you switch carriers? The answer to that unfortunate question is yes. When you transfer providers, you may lose your text messages if they are on the SIM card. You will instantly lose text threads when changing your SIM card. If you store your text messages … Read more
iPhones are great devices, but even I’ll admit that they aren’t without a few annoying issues. One such conundrum is the time that it sometimes takes for an iPhone to turn back on once it has been powered off. It’s totally understandable that a phone (especially an older one) might need a little bit of … Read more
It happens to all of us. You’re just about to FaceTime a friend when you realize that your battery is running woefully low. Now you’re left to struggle with charging your phone whilst making your FaceTime call- and we all know how impossible that can be! If you use FaceTime and charge your phone at … Read more
In the same way that you can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer files from one device to another, you can use AirDrop to share your files wirelessly from iPhones, iPads, and Macbooks. The files that can be transferred include any images, videos, websites, or locations. Using AirDrop, you can easily share media at your … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that whenever you send a text via iMessage, you receive a “Delivered” notification right underneath your message. So, what does “Delivered” mean on iPhones? Receiving this notification will only happen if you have enabled the Delivery Report feature on your iPhone. The “Delivered” notification means that your text message or iMessage has … Read more
Tempered glass is a form of toughened glass that’s the result of certain chemical and thermal treatments. It has many uses in the mobile tech industry. One of tempered glass’s most well-known uses is protecting smartphone screens. While smartphone screens are made from toughened glasses like Gorilla Glass and such, it’s still advisable to use … Read more
Instagram is fun to catch up with family and friends or browse entertaining content. However, if someone is damping the experience by spamming you with unwanted messages, you likely want to block them. Blocking and its associated features sometimes need clarification, but we got your back. This article will share answers to a frequent Message … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase: Do iPhones last longer than Androids? iPhones last longer than Androids. That’s the definitive answer. The reason for this is the sheer fact that Apple has exceptionally tight control over iPhone’s hardware and software, and maintains notoriously high standards for – well – everything. Nevertheless, the most premium Android phones … Read more
As you’re probably already well aware, FaceTime is a video-calling function that’s built into iPhones. It allows you to call other iPhone users both one-to-one and in groups for free over Wi-Fi. Usually, you can set it up with just a few taps. FaceTime boasts HD-quality video with the Retina display of an iOS device … Read more