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How do I rearrange or move app icons on my iPhone / iPad?

Now that I have an iPhone, I am finding that the application icons are a complete jumble. I like things neat. Is there a way in iOS 5 to move them around so I have my favorites on the first screen, and so on?

Question answered on December 21, 2011 at 08:46 AM :: Comments to date: 3

Add a Contact to my iPhone Address Book?

I know this should be ridiculously easy, but how can I create a new contact with phone number and email address directly on my iPhone 4s? I can do it in the Address Book application on my Mac, but surely there's a way to do so directly on the iPhone?

Question answered on December 17, 2011 at 08:49 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Disable Carrier IQ data tracking on your Apple iPhone?

I've been reading about the privacy mess surrounding Carrier IQ, a company that apparently supplies diagnostic software for cellphones, and am anxious about my privacy. I have an iPhone and Apple has variously said that they have it, that they don't have it any more, and that they still have it but are going to remove the Carrier IQ utility. What's the story and how can I disable it on my new iPhone 4s?

Question answered on December 6, 2011 at 08:38 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Subscribe to a Newsstand magazine on my iPhone/iPad?

One feature of iOS 5 that I haven't seen anyone write about is the new Newsstand application that, I think, lets me subscribe to magazines on my iPad or iPhone and automatically receive issues as they're released. As someone who flies a lot, it sounds great. How do I subscribe to a magazine in Newsstand on my iPhone?

Question answered on November 2, 2011 at 08:42 AM :: Comments to date: 1

How do I enable wifi wireless iPhone sync in iTunes?

I'm really enthused about the possibility of wireless sync on my iPhone with the release of the new version of iTunes and iOS 5 for my iPhone 4, but rather than just thrash around I am hoping you can tell me how to quickly set up this feature on my Mac?

Question answered on October 12, 2011 at 07:55 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I remove an iPhone Favorite?

How can I remove a person from favorites but keep him in contact list (he's just a contact, not a favorite) on my iPhone?

Question answered on August 11, 2011 at 08:40 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I set the home screen background on my iPhone?

How do you set the background on an Apple iPhone? Not the opening screen however, but all the app pages. Thanks.

Question answered on August 10, 2011 at 08:34 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Merge Starbucks cards in the iPhone Starbucks app?

I'm a huge fan of the Starbucks iPhone app [iTunes link] and use it as my digital loyalty card. Saves me carrying money and it accumulates points and then free drinks. What's not to love? Recently, however, a friend gave me a $5 gift card to Starbucks. I could just use it, but I'm wondering, is there a way to just transfer its balance onto my main card so I get credit for the drink purchase?

Question answered on July 26, 2011 at 08:24 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Pair my iPhone with my Toyota Sienna via Bluetooth?

Just picked up a used Toyota Sienna van and I'm pretty psyched about it - lots of room and it's really comfortable to drive - but I'm not sure how to pair my Apple iPhone 4 with the navigational system from Toyota. Any help or tips? Before you ask, yes, the car does have Bluetooth as far as I can tell.

Question answered on July 2, 2011 at 08:16 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Change iPhone 4 from Japanese back to English?

I somehow changed the language from English to Japanese on my Apple iPhone 4; how do I change it back?

Question answered on June 21, 2011 at 08:28 AM :: Comments to date: 3

How do I turn my iPhone off for airplane travel?

How do I turn my iPhone 4 off for airplane travel? I think that's called "airline mode" or "airplane mode"?

Question answered on May 5, 2011 at 08:03 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Add a new Starbucks Card to my iPhone Starbucks app?

I've started using my iPhone to pay for coffee and snacks at the local Starbucks and it's very cool. I love not having to carry around my card but instead have the information -- and prepaid credit -- neatly on my phone. I just won a new Starbucks Card, and am wondering if I can have more than one card in the "Mobile Card" app, and if so, how I do it?

Question answered on April 29, 2011 at 08:36 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I copy an iPhone recorded video into iTunes?

I'm impressed with the HD video camera built in to my iPhone 4 and use it a lot to record short videos. Problem is, they don't end up in iTunes so I can't copy them to other devices, watch them on my AppleTV, etc. I know that AirPlay is supposed to help, but that seems really complicated. What I want is a way to copy a video to the "movies" section of iTunes. Is that possible?

Question answered on April 26, 2011 at 08:53 AM :: Comments to date: 3

How can I hide incoming text messages on my iPhone?

Okay, this is embarrassing. I was at an important business meeting and as usual, we all put our cellphones in the middle of the table before we started talking. Then a text message from my girlfriend showed up on my iPhone 4 with a, um, suggestive picture of her. My boss grabbed it, read the message out to everyone and raised his eyebrows at the photo. Super embarrassing! Short of telling her not to text me, how can I avoid this kind of situation in the future?

Question answered on April 25, 2011 at 08:05 AM :: Comments to date: 3

Save the number of a text message sender on my iPhone?

I would like to know how to save the number of a person that has sent me a text message on my iphone 4! Thank you so much

Question answered on April 9, 2011 at 08:23 AM :: Comments to date: 3

How can I connect my iPad 2 to my iPhone's Personal Hotspot?

I took the plunge and added "personal hotspot" service to my AT&T iPhone and it seems pretty cool, but I'm not sure of the best way to tap into the personal hotspot wifi with my new iPad 2. I'm a bit afraid to just mess things up. Got any tips?

Question answered on March 22, 2011 at 08:50 AM :: Comments to date: 2

Prevent my iPhone from recording location data in photos?

A friend just pointed out to me that because my iPhone 4 has a GPS built into it, it always knows where I am, and that it records that information in every picture I take with the phone. Since I often post pictures online, I don't want them to all have my exact location hidden within. Is there a way to turn this off?

Question answered on March 11, 2011 at 08:37 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I connect to my iPhone 4 Personal Hotspot via wifi?

I'm so excited about the new iOS 4.3 update from Apple for my iPhone 4! Now I understand that even as an AT&T user, I can set it up to work just like a mifi personal hotspot and let me connect other devices ("tether") so they can get on the Internet through my iPhone Internet connection. Cool! How do I set this up?

Question answered on March 10, 2011 at 08:13 AM :: Comments to date: 2

Change default outbound mail account on my iPhone 4?

I have both an SMTP and a MobileMe account set up on my iPhone and just noticed that when I send email from the phone, it has a MobileMe return address, not my proper account address. I think it's picking the wrong account, not just wrong email, so is there a way to change the iPhone default email account?

Question answered on March 7, 2011 at 08:31 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Kill a frozen / stuck app on my iPhone or iPad?

The Facebook app on my IPhone is frozen and won't do anything! What can I do to fix this problem?

Question answered on February 9, 2011 at 08:33 AM :: Comments to date: 16

How do I upgrade iPhone iOS to a .ipsw beta release?

Don't know if you can help me with this, but I recently became an iPhone software developer and am excited to install the latest beta release of iOS 4.3 (it's beta 3 as of this writing). Problem is, when I download it from developer central, I end up with a ".ipsw" file and have no idea what to do with it. Help?

Question answered on February 4, 2011 at 08:13 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Upload a photo to Facebook from my iPhone app?

I dunno what the story is, but I can't figure out how to upload a photo directly from my iPhone 4 onto Facebook using the Facebook app. i don't want to email it to Facebook, I want to do it within the app. Is that even possible, and if so, how's it done?

Question answered on January 18, 2011 at 08:43 AM :: Comments to date: 7

Review: Arkon iPhone Car Mount Kits (GPS vs. Slim Grip)

This review compares the Arkon GPS Car Kit RWIPC and the Arkon SLIM-Grip Mount IMP-514, and I want to start by saying that Akron Resources really makes quality products of sturdy construction, built for optimal utility and unobtrusiveness. Their GPS Car Kit and SLIM-Grip Mount both fit well within that description, to be used with the iPhone or the iPod Touch.

"Versus" reviews probably should most often compare apples-to-apples and furthermore compare competing companies' products... however this review will compare two different products, both made by the same company.

This comparison is more of an apples-to-oranges comparison, as the SLIM-Grip Mount has no GPS features, and is simply a mobile mount for holding your iPhone for you, while you drive. The GPS Car Kit is not only a mount for your iPhone, but it does so much more, which I'll describe in detail. Please note that this review will in no way encourage you to use your iPhone (nor any phone, for that matter) while you drive. Distracted driving is an ever-growing concern and strict laws are now in place, in most all states. Please drive responsibly, at all times.

Question answered on January 17, 2011 at 08:08 AM :: Comments to date: 3

How do I figure out my iPhone's IMEI and ICCID?

I've got the chance to beta test a new game on my iPhone, which is awesome, but they want my IMEI number, and I am a bit clueless about how to find it. Help!?

Question answered on January 7, 2011 at 08:53 AM :: Comments to date: 1

How do I change the lock or home screen on my iPhone?

I just got an Apple iPhone and am totally psyched about it. But I really want to change the photograph that shows up on the front of the phone from the generic picture. Do you know what I'm talking about? [ed: it's the "Lock Screen" according to Apple]

Question answered on December 30, 2010 at 08:55 AM :: Comments to date: 0




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