Apple ID password keeps being rejected on all my devices
For the past couple of weeks, our shared Apple ID has stopped working properly across two iPads and an iPhone. It first asked me to sign in to…
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Apple ID password keeps failing across all my devices
For the past couple of weeks, our Apple ID has stopped working properly on two iPads and an iPhone that my husband and I share. It first asked…
How can I erase an iPhone when Stolen Device Protection requires unavailable Face ID?
My sister-in-law is incarcerated for the next six years and wanted her iPhone repurposed for her father. The phone has Stolen Device Protection enabled, which requires Face ID…
Why aren’t my iPhone contacts and bookmarks appearing in iCloud?
I'm using an iPhone Pro Max 17 with the latest version of iOS. In Settings, an iCloud backup appears to complete successfully, including the items I've selected for…
Why aren’t my iPhone contacts and bookmarks appearing in iCloud?
I'm using an iPhone Pro Max 17 with the latest version of iOS installed. In Settings, an iCloud backup reports that it completed successfully, but when I sign…
Can I use an online eSIM plan in the US instead of AT&T?
I'm currently out of contract with AT&T and want to avoid signing up for another expensive phone-and-service agreement. If I trade in my iPhone 14 or buy a…
Should I switch to an Apple ecosystem for graphic design and digital art?
I'm studying graphic design and want to start learning digital illustration for bag and jewelry design. My current Samsung S22 and Dell Inspiron 15 are aging, and I'm…
Should I switch to an Apple setup for graphic design and digital art?
I'm studying graphic design and want to start learning digital art for designing bags and jewelry. My Samsung S22 and Dell Inspiron 15 are both getting outdated, and…
How Can I Reset an iPhone When Stolen Device Protection Requires Face ID?
My sister-in-law is incarcerated for the next six years and wanted her father to use her iPhone. The phone has Stolen Device Protection enabled, so it requires Face…
What Happens to My iPhone Data When I Switch to a New Apple Account?
I've been using my dad's Apple Account on my iPhone since I was younger, and I'd like to create my own account and sign out of his when…
What happens to my iPhone data if I switch from my dad’s Apple Account to my own?
I'm still learning how Apple Accounts work. My iPhone is currently signed in with my dad's Apple Account, and he said I can create my own account and…
Why Is My iPhone Blocking Certain Websites on Every Network?
For about a month, my iPhone 12 has been blocking certain websites with a message saying the site is restricted. The blocked sites include adult-content websites and even…
Why Is My iPhone Blocking Certain Websites on Every Network?
For the past month, my iPhone 12 has been showing messages like "____.com is restricted" when I try to visit certain websites, including adult sites and the Internet…
Does AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss cover an iPhone bought from an unauthorized retailer?
If I buy a brand-new, sealed iPhone from a legitimate but unauthorized retailer, can I still purchase AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss and use the coverage? Apple Support…
How can a locked iPhone be wiped, and what happens afterward?
My sister has an iPhone that her roommate is using, but she forgot the device passcode and nobody can unlock it. I have a background in computer repair…
What’s the Least Painful Way to Set Up Passkeys on iPhones?
Microsoft is making passkeys the default authentication experience, and I'm trying to find a smooth setup process for iPhone users. On Windows, Windows Hello for Business is fairly…
Was My Call Being Recorded, or Was This Just a Car Audio Announcement?
I recently reconnected with an ex, and during phone calls I sometimes hear an echo that he cannot hear. It usually fades after a while, whether he is…
How Could Someone Unlock My iPhone While Wearing a Mask?
I have an iPhone 17 Pro Max and an Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS. Someone I know briefly picked up my locked phone while we were sitting…
I got a spam text right after transferring my number to a new phone—should I worry?
I moved from an iPhone 13 to an iPhone 17 and transferred my existing number during setup. Almost immediately afterward, I received a suspicious text that only said…
Could an iPhone or car system be recording my calls without my consent?
I recently reconnected with an ex and we are friends again, but something during a visit made me uneasy. Phone calls with him often have an echo on…