📱 Face ID trouble? If your Apple Face ID isn’t working properly, Step 1 is to check if anything is covering your camera — smudges, the case or a screen protector. If it’s still not working, try a reset: Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Reset Face ID > Set up Face ID.
2 smartphone screens are cracked every second in the US - How to protect yours
If you’re a smartphone owner, you understand the fear associated with dropping your precious device on the ground. Dropping your phone is one thing — after all, you might crack the screen or lose valuable information — but there’s a special kind of loss you feel when you drop your phone and hear that heartbreaking shatter.
Did you know 95 million smartphones are dropped and damaged every year? That’s estimated to be nearly $30 billion in damages. Of those cracked and broken devices, 44% of owners weren’t using a protective case. And even after a break, only 55% of users added or upgraded their phone cases. Why run the risk?
Don’t wait for an unfortunate slip, accidental drop or mishandling mishap. Invest in a smartphone screen protector and case to ensure your device is safe and sound.
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Samsung flaw lets anyone sign in with their fingerprint
Think about all the important information kept on your smartphone. Things like work and personal emails, logins for bank accounts, private photos and so much more can be found on your device.
That’s why it’s crucial to keep them protected the best way possible. You can use a PIN code, facial ID or fingerprint to keep your phone locked. But which provides the best security? Tap or click here to find out.
The best phone cases for every person, from clumsy to minimalist
You may think phone cases only exist to provide glitz and glamor. Sure, they’re a great way to show off your personal style — but they’re also an essential piece of protection. After all, phones can be easily damaged, so you need to put some protection in place.
Android touchscreen acting up? Here's how to troubleshoot it
Most of us have at least a few touchscreen devices on hand at a time. Whether it’s a touchscreen laptop, your smartphone, a tablet or some other gadget, it’s common for tech these days to be touch and play.
It’s also common for those touchscreens to be finicky and unresponsive at times. Touchscreens can stop working suddenly or have issues just like any other device component. When it happens, it can be pretty frustrating — or even render your device useless.
How to check and improve your iPhone's battery health
Smartphone users have had battery complaints for years. Whether it’s overheating and your battery life is draining abnormally quickly, the complaints have kept coming from people who are frustrated.
Battery life issues that occurred with some iPhones even led to a class-action lawsuit against Apple recently. The tech giant settled, agreeing to compensation for qualifying users. Tap or click here for details of the lawsuit and if you’re owed a piece of the pie.
5 mistakes you’re making with your phone that’re killing it
One hot summer day when I was about 10, I sat on my aunt’s couch in Queens, New York, after a swim and couldn’t get up. The hard plastic protective covering on the couch took hold of my legs like an octopus devouring its prey. Fortunately, protecting your phone is easier than a velvet couch.
5 ways to make your phone last as long as possible
There was a point in time when it was common to upgrade your smartphone every year or two. This was made simple by cell phone providers, which regularly offered the rolling upgrade option to customers. Those deals are more difficult to come by now.
20 things I bought on Amazon you might want, too
Here are some items that I recently purchased on Amazon. I thought maybe you could use a few of the things that I purchased, too.
For years, I’ve been printing, signing and sending sensitive, as well as financial, documents from home. It’s just dumb to throw those papers in the trash. Sure, you can tear them up, but that’s not good enough.
Use this anti-microbial screen protector to keep your iPhone germ-free
Let’s be honest: Cell phones are filthy. Right now, you’re probably more aware than ever of how many germs may be hiding in plain sight.
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, so it’s important to be more germ and microbe conscious. That means wiping things down and sanitizing everything you touch. Tap or click here for the CDC list of disinfectants that can kill coronavirus germs.