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Cyber Monday is here and Amazon is already offering incredible deals on many Apple products during their Cyber Monday sales. If you missed the Black Friday Deals, no sweat, Cyber Monday deals are here are also fantastic. From great deals on MacBook Air, iPads, AirTags, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 9, MacBook Pro, external hard drives, ... Read More Continue reading...

Hello, Using IP-15, OS - 17.1.1 All of a sudden my iCloud backup of device (not messages, pics etc) jumped to nearly twice the size. It's normally 600-700MB, now showing 1.4GB After deleting the cloud backup, I see under Settings -> User -> iCloud -> Manage Account Storage -> Backups -> 680 MB But Settings -> User -> iCloud -> iCloud Backup -> 0MB as backup this iPhone is disabled. Backup is double the size of the actual b… - Apple Community suggested solution is: "They made me reset my phone... Read more Continue reading...

We're based in Austria, Europe, and last month, my wife asked a friend who was traveling in the US to purchase the new iPhone 15 Pro 1TB for her from New Hampshire. The 1TB model was nearly $500 cheaper there compared to Austria. We received it two weeks ago but didn't use it immediately as we were waiting for a case and screen protector. Interestingly, the US models don't even support traditional SIM cards, so we had to switch also to an e-SIM from our provider. However, we're facing a... Read more Continue reading...

Hi all. Since the iPhone 15 pro max has fast USB-C transfer rate. I was wondering if theres a way to treat it as an external hard drive. Also why is it so slow in backing up the iPhone 15 pro? I would assume its faster on USB-C. Thanks! Continue reading...

I live Downtown. When using internet on my phone (iPhone 11) at home, it connects to my internet. If I'm somewhere else, it obviously connects using data. Lets say I'm a block or two away, I can't use the internet on my phone. It tries to connect to my home internet but it can't because it's to far away. At that time I want to look something up using data, but it only will use my network which is to far away. I guess I can go in and manually turn off internet each time, but i was... Read more Continue reading...

Running out of iCloud backup space? If you're already on an iCloud+ plan and don't have a ton of picture/videos taking up space, this might help. A recurring phenomena is that Apps load discardable data (i.e. Game assets, post-install downloadable databases) as user data, thus inflating backup sizes. To compound the issue, the space taken multiplies by the number of devices with the same apps that are part of your iCloud backup. To fix the issue, go to Settings -> Your Name -> iCloud ->... Read more Continue reading...

Hi, a year and a half ago, I gave my son my iPhone 11 Pro Max. The battery is currently 78%. Do you think changing the battery and keeping it running for a couple of years makes sense? Or should I hand it over as a trade-in and buy a new regular 13? He doesn´t need bells and whistles, just WhatsApp, Safari, YouTube, or a few games. Nothing else. Thanks, Continue reading...

Is there any way to move the various items in the Weather app? I don't care about air quality or UV index so I hate that they are high up. I would like to have the wind speed and direction up near the top. Can these be moved? Continue reading...

I am helping my friend with her iPhone. She does not have any technical knowledge. Her backup was over 50gb. She upgraded to 50gb iCloud storage, but when she surpassed that, she complained that she did not want to keep going up in storage. Granted, she has over 10,000 photos and needs to delete some!!! But she was not backing up photos to Icloud so her backup had her photos. I deleted the backup, but Icloud still shows 50gb backup taking up storage space. It would not release. I could... Read more Continue reading...

Hi, I noticed weird spots on my screen. They are hard to notice, seen only in proper angle and in proper moderate light (had rly tough time trying to make a picture) and only when screen is off. When screen is on it looks OK both on white and dark pages. I do not see them in most angles and also of there is a strong light in room I also can’t notice them. Any idea what can it be? I have a double hardened screen protector, got screen fully cleaned before puting it on so doubt it’s dirt or... Read more Continue reading...

Hi got 4 x iphone 6, I use for web browsing but mainly for an ITV website I use to watch advertising videos get competition points. Suddenly the log in page stopped working on 3 phones, it works on the last iphone 6, see photos you will see only 1 phone has the correct log in page Any idea how to get it working? I reset the iphone 6 and still it won't show log in page. I even reset safari and everything else no idea why it shows the banner but not the content of the site. Have not amended... Read more Continue reading...

hi everyone, i have some issues on my iphone 11 pro. so its randomly restart and after i checked the panic full file. here is the panic full file screen shoot. please help me to read the panic string. what the problem? thanks https://forums.macrumors.com/attachments/img_1632-jpg.2317002/ Continue reading...

Hello, I don't know if it's possible, but is it possible to block applications from having control over sound levels? Let me explain. I'm always with the volume off. And now, for example, when I'm surfing on the Eurosport application, as each article has a video, the video plays and my volume bar starts to increase by itself (I don't know if it's really by itself or because when I move my finger down in the article to read it, it increases it). But how come when a video starts up, my... Read more Continue reading...

Hi, my Iphone 15 PM is not getting notifications if my screen is locked and on mobile data. This does not happen if I am connected to a Wifi network. My data mode is set to standard and my background app refresh is turned on. I am also on iOS version 17.1.1. Is anyone else having this issue? Continue reading...

A funny thing happened while I was on vacation. I usually have three screens of apps on my phone. With no notice, screens two and three went away, leaving me with just the main screen and the "App Library" screen. I changed wallpaper and that seemed to fix it but it happened again, even after setting up a new wallpaper pair. It's been stable for a couple of days but I'd like to hear from anyone who may know what's going on. Continue reading...

When checking out my iPhone storage I accidentally toggled the button to auto delete old conversations and their media over a year old…. I didn’t want to do this but now the phone will not let me in toggle it… any suggestions? Thanks Continue reading...

I recently purchased a new iPhone 15 Pro Max and was attempting to switch from my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Using the Move to iOS app, I was able to transfer most of my data, however not all of my SMS messages came over in the transfer. I tried power cycling the iPhone and even tried resetting it and transferring again three times total, and it still is not transferring all of my messages. I got so frustrated that I returned the iPhone but I really do want to switch so I'm hoping someone... Read more Continue reading...

My daughter needed to have her iPhone 11 screen replaced so I made an appointment at the Apple store. As part of the process they updated the software and reset the phone. They ended up not having the exact part or something and wanted to send it out or keep it over night but we don't live nearby and so haven't even gotten in fixed yet but anyway...[end rant] When I was restoring her phone from an iCloud backup, I got notices that there were purchases from other Apple accounts and that... Read more Continue reading...

Hello, I have Samsung T7 shield 2TB SSD When i put everything together as should be, the SSD file is not showing.. I double check cables, SSD is getting power, iPhone is getting power SSD is exFAT type Any help? https://forums.macrumors.com/attachments/problem-2-png.2314714/ Continue reading...

(iOS 17.1.1 on iPhone 15 Pro Max) Siri is always replying to any requests at 100% volume (which is LOUD), regardless of the volume setting. I've tried asking "her" to lower the volume, which she SAYS she has done, but the replies are still at 100% (even when she amusingly says she cant take any quieter). Occasionally, as a side-effect of some other volume adjustment (not tracked down which), she will go back to normal, but as soon as I snap my phone on to the charger and StandBy mode kicks... Read more Continue reading...

Hi. I had the iPhone 6S Plus's screen replace, I had removed the SIM and there's no wifi there. Could I remotely erase or reset the iPhone even without Wifi (they have no Wifi there at the repair shop or are not allowed) or SIM card? Continue reading...

Around 10% per night goes to Find My. I have an automation that turns off AID/ turns on battery saving during the night. Yet I’m losing 10+% on Find My. Initially I thought it’s because of my AirPods staying out of the case. But it’s not, I haven’t used the AirPods last night and still lost battery. Any solution in this? Continue reading...

Verified with 2 different Android users. My phone is an iPhone 13 Pro. Can anybody help with this? Continue reading...

Have an external keyboard and there is ton of dust from usage. Also lot of food crumbs as well since I eat while I use it. The other thing is I have cables that I use to charge my iPhones. The issue is my several times the cables fell on the floor... my floor is frequently dirty... but even if it isn't, well my cables have touched the floor. So imagine those cables you use to connect your iPhone to a surge protector or ups to charge it. Can you put alcohol on tissue or bounty paper and... Read more Continue reading...

I have my iPhone set to not charge above 80%. Yet today it did. I thought maybe after the last update the settings reset themselves, but no, everything is fine. Any ideas? Thank you Continue reading...