Apple Toolbox

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Users of iPods, iPads and iPhones may notice their home screens sometimes display a small red circle with a numeral in the middle. This means notifications are enabled and one or more of the applications downloaded on the device needs attention. There are several types of notifications. Each provides alerts or related information and has [...]

So you have a new iOS device (like the new iPad or a new iPhone) and now you want to move your previous backup onto it because you will probably want your SMS messages, email accounts, photos, notes, and other personal settings on your new device. Here is how: Ensure that you have the latest [...]

Several users have reported that they are receiving error messages when they try to update their device’s (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) software wirelessly. They get this error message: “Unable to check for update. An error occured while checking for a software update”. How to troubleshoot. Try each step until you resolve your issue: You may [...]

If you are having problems with an app (e.g., app not responding, not opening, closing unexpectedly or freezing etc.) that you downloaded from the App Store, try the following tips to troubleshoot your issue: Make sure that the app is compatible with your iOS. If not, you may want to update your device (iPad, iPhone, [...]

With every iOS version, Apple introduces new features and improvements. Thus you may want to upgrade your device’s iOS version. Here is how: 1-Ensure that you have the latest version of iTunes. 2-Connect your device to your computer. 3-Select your device in iTunes under Devices. 4-Click “Check for Update” 5-If there is an update, iTunes [...]

Are you looking to sell your iPhone, iPad or iPod? Many people want to resell their devices for various reasons. For instance, now that the iPad 3 release date is nearing, many users may want to sell or give away their used iPads (1 or 2) to make room for the new iPad. However, you [...]

In-app purchases are extra content and features within an application. Both free and paid apps can offer in-app purchases like bonus game levels, new weapons and subscriptions. Implementing in-app purchases are increasingly popular among iOS developers. We have received numerous complaints regarding accidental in-app buying, especially children’s accidental purchases. Here are a few: “My 9 [...]