Magnets have long existed in the smartphone and accessory industry. But magnetic accessories weren’t much seen back then. After Apple introduced the iPhone 12 with built-in magnets in 2022, magnetic phone accessories quickly gained popularity. But the question remains: Are magnets bad for phones?The simple answer is that the average household magnet will not cause substantial interference. Scientific…
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9 out of 10 phone users have low-battery anxiety
How often have you searched for a solution to charge your phone?A recent survey by LG of thousands of people found “Low Battery Anxiety,” a term they used to explain the behavior of people who change their everyday lives to accommodate their dying battery. The survey found that 9 out of 10 people “felt panic” when their…
How to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone
The Apple Watch and the iPhone are made for each other and both augment the functions of the other. Regardless of which Apple Watch model you own — the brand new Apple Watch Series 10, last year’s Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch SE, or an older model — you’ll need to pair it with your iPhone.Setting…
Apple launches iPhone 16e and ditches home button
Revamped entry-level iPhone is last to exchange touch ID home button for face ID, modern design – and a price hikeApple has put the final nail in the coffin of the home button after 18 years with the release of the new iPhone 16e.The lowest-cost new iPhone replaces the 2022 iPhone SE, which was the last Apple product…
9 Tips to Avoid Phone Addiction and Reduce Unnecessary Stress
If you find yourself constantly reaching for your phone, it might be time to implement some mindful phone usage habits.Our phones provide instant access to information, communication, and entertainment. But with this constant connection comes the risk of phone addiction and the negative impact it can have on our mental and physical well-being. Studies have shown that excessive…
Myths About Cell Phone Battery Life vs Truths
As phone technology has advanced over the years, so have the myths surrounding phone battery life. From the belief that charging your phone to 100% will ruin the battery, to the idea that using your phone while it’s charging will cause it to explode, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to…
14 Cool Things Your Apple Watch Can Do
If you only use your Apple Watch to count steps and read texts, you’re missing out. A powerful, pint-sized computer that lives on your wrist, the device can be used for everything from checking your heart rate to checking out at the grocery store. And, yes, it makes for a sleek, regular-old timepiece, too. Whether you own the…
5 bad habits that are ruining your expensive tech
There’s something special about taking a new phone, tablet, or laptop out of the box. That shiny, clean device will soon be managing your schedule, saving your memories, and connecting you with friends and family—all important tasks.These days, we rely on technology to do so much—for work, for school, for play—and we want our devices to work like…
How to back up your iPhone and Android phone
You know how important it is to back up your computer, but are you also remembering to back up the data on your smartphone? Thankfully, backing up your phone is simple and can be completed in just a matter of moments. So if your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, you won’t have to worry about…
Foldable and slim iPhones could soon become the new norm
Apple’s iPhone lineup is about to go through a huge shift, at least if this leak is to be believed — as will our list of the best smartphones. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo outlined the predicted release window for every single iPhone up until the second half of 2027, and we’re seeing new products becoming the…