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There may be circumstances where you may want to watch a rented movie on your iOS device where you have no Wi-Fi or 3G connection (e.g. on a flight). Apple’s official documents state “an Internet connection to the iTunes Store is required to authorize playback.” So, the question is whether an internet connection is required [...]

Today’s classrooms benefit from using handheld computers, specifically the iPad. Research studies document many advantages of using the iPad for educational use. iPad use may also bring concern to many parents. According to Google Keyword Tool, the term “iPad porn” receives around 300,000 searches monhly. Therefore, while you may want your child to have an [...]

Several iPhone 4S users have reported that iPhone 4S gets abnormally hot. Under regular conditions, your iPhone should be cool; however, it is normal for it to get warm when charging and under heavy use. If you experience your iPhone 4S getting too hot, you may try the following suggestions: Reset network settings: Settings > [...]

iPhone 4S users are reporting that their device does not fully charge to 100%.  Users report that their iPhones only reach 90 to 98 percent charge even though they charged their iPhones all night. The iPhone battery may need to be recalibrated from time to time to keep the battery percent display accurate. It is [...]

You may not be happy about how Siri pronounces your name. If Siri is pronouncing your name (or any name) incorrectly, you can easily add phonetic first/last names so that Siri can pronounce them correctly.  Here is how: Open the Contacts app Select the contact that Siri is pronouncing incorrectly Tap “edit”,  tap “add field” [...]

Are you having problems with your iPad?  We compiled a list of common symptoms and basic troubleshooting tips. These tips are suitable for both iPad 1 and iPad 2. General Tips Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes. Make sure that your iPad software is up to date. To check, first connect [...]

Sometimes iPhone gets stuck in Headphones mode preventing you from hearing the sound. The problem is that iPhone mistakenly acts as if headphones are plugged in. How to fix If you see the icon below when you adjust the volume buttons, there may be debris in the headset port. To remove, unplug then re-plug headphones [...]

Several users have reported that Siri software does not always work. How to fix Siri problems If you are having problems with Siri, you may try the following steps to resolve your issue: Make sure that that your iPhone 4S is connected to the Internet Make sure that Siri is enabled (Settings > General > [...]

Are you having problems with your iPod? Try these tips to troubleshoot your problem: Firs of all, update to the latest versions of iTunes and iPod Software; this may resolve many issues that you may be having. Symptom: The iPod won’t turn on or iPod doesn’t respond. Make sure the battery is charged. If your [...]

Siri is a personal voice assistant that comes with iOS 5 on iPhone 4S. As of now (November, 2011), Siri for the iPad 2 is not an option. There is no official announcement from Apple, however, by some reports, rumor has it that Apple is testing the voice assistant on other devices; the iPhone 4 [...]