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Stop text messages appearing on iPhone lock screen?

My daughter was holding my iPhone 4s and a text message arrived from my boyfriend, a message that was rather more racy than she needed to see. Awkward. What was confusing was that the phone was actually locked and the message showed up on the lock screen. What's the story with that and how can I disable it in the future?

Question answered on February 23, 2012 at 08:18 AM :: Comments to date: 2

How do I copy voice memos off my iPhone 4s?

I've started using the Voice Memos app on my new Apple iPhone 4s and it's simple and darn useful. But if I want to share it with a friend or save it on my computer, how do I copy the voice memo recording from the cell phone?

Question answered on January 20, 2012 at 08:33 AM :: Comments to date: 3

Change what program manages iPhone photos on Windows 7?

When I plug in my Apple iPhone 4s into my Dell Windows 7 laptop, it automatically imports all the photos and videos into Windows Live Photo Gallery. It's driving me crazy! I don't want to use this particular program for managing my photos! How can I change it or, better, have Win7 simply ask me what to do when I hook up my iPhone?

Question answered on January 14, 2012 at 08:15 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Remove a favorite from my iPhone "favorites" list?

Hey Dave, how can I delete a number or entry from my favorite list on my new iPhone 4?

Question answered on January 4, 2012 at 08:07 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Make a Genius Bar appointment at the Apple Store from my iPhone?

Is it possible to actually make an appointment at the local Apple Store Genus Bar directly from my iPhone? I know there's a Web interface, but isn't there an iPhone app for this too, given that there are a million apps available?

Question answered on December 28, 2011 at 08:21 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How do I tell Siri who I am on my iPhone 4s?

I've finally gotten an iPhone 4s and am, of course, excited to play with Siri. It thinks my name is Susie, however, which is really weird. From what I can tell, that's one of the contacts in my address book on the iphone, but why does it think that's me, and how do I fix it?

Question answered on December 8, 2011 at 08:54 AM :: Comments to date: 2
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