Should I Be Worried That My “New” iPhone Was Already Set Up?
I received an iPhone 17 from a third-party seller in the UK for about £75 less than Apple's direct price. When I turned it on, it did not…
iPhone battery health
Should I Be Concerned That My New iPhone Shows an Earlier First-Use Date?
I received an iPhone 17 in September 2026 from a third-party UK seller through a price-comparison marketplace. It was advertised as brand new and cost about £75 less…
Are MagSafe Power Banks Bad for iPhone Battery Health?
I'm considering buying a slim, lightweight MagSafe power bank for kayak camping because it would be much more convenient than carrying and managing charging cables. My main concern…
Does Using a MagSafe Battery Pack Hurt iPhone Battery Health?
I'm considering a slim MagSafe power bank for kayak camping because it would be much lighter and more convenient than carrying and managing charging cables. I've read that…
What’s the best way to move from an iPhone 12 to an iPhone 17 Pro Max without bringing over excessive System Data?
I'm upgrading this Wednesday from a 128GB iPhone 12, which I've used since 2022, to a 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Max. My current phone has a large amount…
Why does my MacBook seem to outlast my iPhones?
My refurbished 2017 MacBook Air has lasted since I bought it, even though its battery stopped holding a charge a year or two ago. It needs to stay…
Why does my MacBook seem to outlast my iPhones?
My refurbished 2017 MacBook Air has lasted since I bought it, although its battery stopped holding a charge a year or two ago. It still works normally when…
Why won’t my iPhone charge below 20% unless I restart it?
I have an older iPhone that already needs a battery replacement. When the battery drops below about 20%, plugging it in doesn't seem to start charging unless I…
iPhone Stuck at 1%—Is the Cable or Phone the Problem?
My iPhone suddenly started having trouble charging yesterday. At first, my usual charger wouldn't work in one outlet but did work in another. Now I'm staying somewhere else,…