Tools, Tips and Fixes for iPhone, Mac, iPad and iPod

May 10, 2012

‘No Service’ or ‘No SIM Card Installed’ message on iPhone, fix

It has been reported that iPhone 4S may not recognize a micro-SIM card. This may result in receiving an error message stating “No SIM Card installed” or “Invalid SIM”. This bug has been fixed by the latest iOS version. If you encounter this problem, you should update to iOS 5.1 or later.

May 3, 2012

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Some cool iOS tips and tricks you may not know about

iPhone, iPad or iPod can change our lives by organizing and simplifying our everyday tasks. They are packed with many features that are designed to help their owners get the most out of their devices. We compiled a list of useful tips and tricks that you will find handy: 1-Define: iOS 5 now has a [...]

May 2, 2012

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How to properly maintain your iOS devices: iPad, iPhone and iPod

So you have bought yourself a new iOS device and you want to maintain it properly, not only to avoid damages but also to increase performance and help troubleshoot your problems. We strongly recommend properly taking care of your new iPhone, iPod or iPad. First of all, read your device’s manual. Manuals are available here. [...]

May 1, 2012

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How do I view full version of a web site instead of mobile version on iPad

Many web sites have a full version and a mobile version of their content. A mobile version is optimized for small screens that let visitors easily view it on their mobile devices such as on their iPhone. The iPad will automatically display the mobile version of the webpage. It may be annoying to some that [...]

April 27, 2012

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iMessage not syncing across all devices: iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch; fix

iMessage has a feature that allows you start sending messages on one device, and ultimately finish on the other. If you have multiple iOS (iOS 5) devices (i.e. iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch), you can sync your conversations across all of them. All you need is to set each iOS device’s iMessage account to the [...]

April 26, 2012

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iPhone could not backup because backup file was corrupt or not compatible, fix

Several people have reported that iTunes could not finish the back up process and gave this error message: iTunes could not backup the iPhone because the backup was corrupt or not compatible with the iPhone OR backup session failed. To fix this problem, simply delete your corrupt backup files by opening iTunes Preferences ( Windows: [...]

April 24, 2012

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FaceTime call failed; fix

Several people have reported an issue in which making or receiving a FaceTime call fails on their iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Notes: FaceTime is not available in every country. Make sure FaceTime is enabled: Settings > FaceTime. Ensure that camera and FaceTime are not disabled in Settings > General > Restrictions. Make sure that [...]

April 24, 2012

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The New iPad battery drain: iPad 3’s short battery life

Several users have reported that their new iPad battery drains quickly. The battery drain issue has many possible causes. From our experience, apps that send data and have a background process may cause battery drain. Try to identify those apps that causing the battery drain. You may also want to optimize your settings so you [...]

April 24, 2012

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The New iPad (iPad 3) not charging; fix

Several users have reported that their iPad (a) does not charge, (b) charges very slowly, and (c) does not charge fully when it is plugged in to a power outlet. The new iPad has some new impressive features that consume a lot of energy. Apple increased the size of the battery compared to the batteries [...]

April 24, 2012

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The New iPad overheating problem; fix

Several of the new iPad (iPad 3) users have reported that their device gets abnormally hot. Under normal conditions, your iPad should be cool; however, it is usual for it to get warm when charging and under heavy use. Apple is aware of this issue and denied that the tablet overheats. Please note that you [...]