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September 8, 2012

How to know if an iPhone is unlocked?

You can now officially unlock the device for use on other networks. You can unlock AT&T iPhones that are out of contract and in good standing (no past-due balance etc.) If you unlock an AT&T iPhone, you need to restore the iPhone in iTunes to activate the unlocking process. After restoring your device you will [...]

September 1, 2012

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How to use the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch as reading glasses

iOS devices can be used for many purposes. Do you ever run into text that you can’t read because it is too small for you? This tip is useful for any user, especially for older users or users with vision problems. You may try the following options: You may try your cameras zoom function. Launch [...]

September 1, 2012

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iOS: Emoji (Emoticons) not working on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch

Several users have reported that Emoji stops working properly. They reported that messages with Emoji either will not be delivered to the recipient or shows some strange icons. If you are having this problem, there are two things that you should be aware of: iOS devices with iOS 5 or later are capable of sending [...]

August 31, 2012

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How to buy books on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch using the Kindle app

One of the common uses of iOS devices, especially the iPad, is to read books. In Apple’s iBooks, you can access a book store from the app itself and buy / download many free and paid digital e-books on your iOS device. However, Apple’s iBook is limited, especially if you are trying to find specialized [...]

August 31, 2012

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iCloud: Duplicate Contacts on iPhone, iPad: How to fix

Several users have reported an issue in which their contact lists appear to be duplicated on their iOS devices after configuring iCloud. How to Fix: First check icloud.com/contacts to confirm that your contacts on iCloud are NOT duplicated. Then, tap Settings: iCloud and turn Contacts off. You will be prompted with a message saying, “What [...]

August 31, 2012

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Can I delete an Apple ID?

Q: I would like to learn how to delete an Apple ID? A: It is not possible to completely delete an Apple ID. What you can do is remove your personal information by logging into My Apple ID and abandon the Apple ID that you want to delete and use another account. If you purchased [...]

August 23, 2012

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How to set up and configure proxy settings on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

Do you want to go to a website anonymously in complete privacy, or bypass an IP restriction to visit blocked websites? You can set up your iOS device to use a proxy server. A proxy server acts as a security barrier between your network and the Internet by forwarding requests between a web browser and [...]

August 22, 2012

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Fix: Unable to verify Apple ID because activation / verification email is NOT sent / received

Several users have reported that they could not verify their Apple ID because they did not receive the activation email that Apple sent to verify their email address. Having an Apple ID is a must if you are using an Apple product. With an Apple ID, you can buy apps, log in to your iCloud [...]

August 22, 2012

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How to use multiple Email signatures on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

Q: I have both my personal and business email account on my iPhone. Can I use multiple email signatures for different email accounts? A: Although multiple emails can be set up on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, as of now iOS 5 lacks support for multiple email signatures. You may, however, try a third [...]

August 22, 2012

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iTunes Home Sharing not working? How to fix

iTunes Home Sharing lets you share your iTunes library (music, movies, TV shows, apps etc.) wirelessly over your home network with another computer, Apple TV, or any iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone. In some cases, users have experienced issues with Home Sharing (e.g. Home Sharing not showing up in iTunes). This guide [...]