If you suspect someone is stealing your mail, this might be a good idea to help the cops locate them. Never handle this on your own.
What REALLY happens when you unsend, edit or delete a text in iOS 16
Should you upgrade to the iPhone 14? It includes crash detection, satellite communication in an emergency, and pro models get an always-on screen. Tap or click here to check out more on the new iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods Pro. Our verdict: If your phone is still working fine, hold off for now.
If you have an iPhone 8 or newer, you’ve probably already updated to iOS 16. The latest operating system introduces cool new features, such as the ability to customize your lock screen and update the apps you use most, including Mail, Health, Wallet and Maps.
The big news is that you can finally edit and unsend text messages. We’ve been waiting for these features for a long time. It sounds like a great idea, but it’s not as clear-cut as it seems. We’ll show you the truth behind the Apple curtain.
Myth: When you unsend a text, the recipient will never know
The reality: They’ll get a notification.
You can take back a message you sent, but there’s more to it. The unsend feature only works with iMessage (iPhone to iPhone), and you and the recipient must be running iOS 16.
If you unsend a message to someone running an older version of iOS, they’ll still see it, and you’ll get a notification attesting to that fact.
Here are a few more things to keep in mind when unsending a message:
- You can only take back a message within two minutes of sending it.
- The recipient can read your message before you unsend it.
- If you unsend a message, it will disappear from the recipient’s screen, but they’ll be notified that you unsent it.
Now that you know how it works, here’s how to unsend a message:
- While in an iMessage conversation, tap and hold the message you want to unsend.
- Tap Undo Send.
iOS 16 adds more security features to protect your privacy and information. Tap or click here for the iPhone (and Android) security features worth enabling.
Here are all the ways to block someone from your iPhone or iPad
Fall means one thing to Apple fans: the launch of a new iPhone and iOS. The iPhone 14 gets better crash detection and satellite communication for emergencies, and the Pro models add an always-on screen.
You don’t need the latest iPhone to enjoy the perks that come with iOS 16, however. And the big news is that you can finally edit and unsend text messages. Before you get too excited, there are some things you should know. Tap or click here for what happens when you unsend, edit or delete a text in iOS 16.
No more credit card offers in the mail: Visit optoutprescreen.com to stop financial junk mail you later have to shred. Choose to opt out for five years or forever. Opting out permanently? You’ll have to use snail mail, but it’s worth it. Print, sign and mail a confirmation form. I did it.
Catching porch pirates and mail thieves
A savvy woman fought back against porch pirates by mailing herself an Apple AirTag, leading to the capture of the thieves who had been stealing her mail.
Need a good story? I sat down with Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink brain chip implant patient. This brave guy shared the risks, including the possibility of the device being hacked, the application process and his hopes for the future. Check out the full exclusive interview on The Daily Mail. Give it a share and comment for me so my editor there asks me for more fabulous interviews like this one!
10 Mac tricks to boost your productivity
From smartphones to tablets to desktops, we love our tech gadgets. And no matter how long you’ve used yours, there’s always something new to learn thanks to advancing technology and rolling updates.
Apple’s iPad is among the most popular tablets out there. If you use one, we’re willing to bet there are tricks you’ve never tried, like the split keyboard or Focus mode. Tap or click here for more iPad tips to help you get the most out of the mighty little tablet.
Before you download one more app, you must check this list first
What are the five most-used apps on your phone? For me, it’s Messages, Mail, Redfin, Instagram and Podcasts.
There are also those forgotten apps I downloaded and only used once or twice. I know you have them too. Before you hit “uninstall,” there’s a crucial step you need to take. Tap or click for the right way to delete apps.
Know someone who has a Ring doorbell?
The check might be in the mail. Yep, Ring is settling a class-action lawsuit.
🤑 The check is in the mail: Payments are on the way for folks who bought a MacBook between 2015 and 2019 with a defective butterfly keyboard. If you filed a claim, you’ll get $50 to $395 soon. Woohoo!
A Dell, rolling in the deep: A new data breach affects up to 49 million Dell customers. Names, physical addresses, Dell hardware and order information all were swiped. Good news: Financial deets, emails and phone numbers are safe. Stay alert for phishing scams and suspicious mail now that scammers know where you live.
It’s-a me in the Daily Mail! I’m super excited about my new weekly column in the Daily Mail! This week, I helped someone avoid a crypto scam and a woman being tracked. Check it out, leave a comment (I read them all. Let’s get some USA folks on that page!), and share it with a pal. Your support means a ton.
Watch out for these holiday scams
Are you waiting for your Christmas presents to arrive in the mail? Be wary of emails or texts about your orders. Here’s why, in 60 seconds.
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You can now review all those pre-installed iPhone apps - Here's how
Our smartphones give us something to do while in the dentist’s waiting room. They help us keep in touch with our employers, family and friends (for better or worse). There’s no way to list everything you can do with your phone, but no matter what it is, there’s an app for that.
Get pictures of your USPS mail before it's delivered
Snail mail is famous for being inferior to email. Now, the speed gap will grow even further, thanks to a plan from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. In order to cut costs, the U.S. Postal Service’s three-day delivery for first-class mail will now take around five days.
Tech how-to: Manage all your email addresses in one spot
Email has seriously sped up communications in work settings and in our personal lives. It’s really convenient — unless you have multiple email addresses.
Between needing different addresses for work and your personal life, you can have a lot of messages to check, ranging in degrees from crucial to spam. It can be hard to stay on top of it all.
Use Hotmail or Outlook? You might have to start paying for it
If you still have an active Hotmail account, it is a testament to just how long you have been on the internet. The email service was launched in 1996 and was eventually acquired by Microsoft.
After several name changes and product relaunches, Microsoft retired the Hotmail brand and renamed it Outlook in 2012. Everybody on the system was automatically switched over to Microsoft Outlook back in 2013, and it has been impossible to create a Hotmail account since. Tap or click here to see what free email providers know about you.
Update your iPhone: New iOS update fixes annoying bugs
Updated 04/08/2020 – Apple released iOS 13.4.1 and iPadOS 13.4.1 to the public this week to take care of a few bugs. The updates fix an issue that prevented some users from participating in FaceTime calls, which is a huge problem right now as people practice social distancing. These updates also fix problems people were having connecting to BlueTooth and more. Instructions on how to download and install the updates can be found later in this article.