mobile phones
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Use This Shortcut to Expel Water From Your iPhone
Your iPhone is water-resistant, and its IP68 rating means it can survive a swim in up to six meters of water for as long as 30 minutes and things should still be fine. In theory. (This doesn’t mean you should use your phone as an underwater camera; if water does make its way inside, you’ll…
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How to Stop Your Pixel 6 From Overheating
Smartphones, like most computers, can overheat from time to time. It’s especially a problem during hot, sunny weather, or when using demanding apps and games. We’ve talked about general cooling solutions in the past, but when it comes to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, those tips might not be enough. It seems these devices…
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Why Your New iPhone Is Way More Scratched Than Your Old One
My iPhone’s display is a mess. Some of that mess makes sense: I expect nicks and scratches on my screen when my iPhone, say, falls out of my pocket onto cement. However, many of these scratches have mysteriously accumulated over time, through no misuse of my own. Under direct sunlight, it’s a massacre. If your…
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Why Resetting Your iPhone Could Dial Emergency Services (and How to Avoid It)
Smartphones are just tiny computers, and every now and then, all computers will decide to stop working. Your device will freeze up and become unresponsive, instantly turning into a $1,000+ paperweight. It’s times like these when a forced reset comes in handy — a simple combination of button presses that will hopefully get things moving…