Category Archives: iOS Basics

How to close Multitasking Apps in iOS 7

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iOS 7 App Switcher on iPhone, iPad (Mini), iPod Touch lets you close multiple apps at once

With iOS 7 now being officially released, there are lots of questions about how to use and access the new features. One common question is how to close multitasking apps from the multitasking tray in iOS 7 on iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. This is a huge improvement from iOS 6 and is now much easier. All you need to do to close multitasking apps in iOS 7 is follow these simple steps: 1. Double tap the Home Button to Activate the Multitasking Tray – this will reveal the new Multitasking view with App Icons and App Window Previews. Continue Reading →

iOS 7 is now available! Here are the top 10 new features…

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iOS 7 is now available! Here are the top 10 new features...

Apple today released iOS 7 to the general public! iOS 7 brings a shiny new look and over 200 new features to the iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. Here are a few my favorites: Control Center – This is an entirely new way to access some of the most used toggles and settings on the iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. Control Center has toggles for Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, WiFi, Do Not Disturb, and Rotation Lock. In addition, you gain quick access to the Camera App, Calculator App, Timer, and Flashlight. One of the best parts about control center Continue Reading →

Apple Reveals iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s

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On Tuesday, September 10th, Apple revealed its latest iPhone hardware. This year instead of one new iPhone, they announced two: the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5s. In this post, I’ll overview the two new handsets in detail covering all the new features and updates. While the bulk its keynote address focused on the iPhone, Apple also described a few other exciting things that are coming this fall so I’ll cover those as well. Let’s get down to it! iPhone 5c – Since the first iPhone was released in 2007, Apple has always debuted one new iPhone model each year. They Continue Reading →

Review – Apple TV (3rd Generation)

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This post reviews the Apple TV (3rd Generation), Apple’s $99 internet streaming box designed to fill your home with great entertainment.  I recently got an Apple TV and have been using it in my home for about a month.  I’ll give my impression of setting up the Apple TV, walk through the device’s main features, and then overview the pros and cons I’ve found since using it. The Apple TV I received was a refurbished model.  If there are any in stock, I really recommend going the refurbished route if you decide to purchase an Apple TV.  Apple’s refurbished products Continue Reading →

Gazelle – A Great Way to Sell Your Old iPhone

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Are you planning on upgrading your iPhone this fall? Maybe you’re coming up on the end of your 2-year contract with your carrier and you’re looking for an easy way to sell your old device and upgrade to the new iPhone 5S or 5C. There’s a problem, though. When Apple releases their new iPhone models, the resale value of the old ones will immediately plummet. What to do? Good news! A company called Gazelle has your back! Gazelle purchases used cell phones, tablets, mp3 players, and Mac computers. Ahead of Apple’s likely September 10th reveal of its new iPhone models, Continue Reading →

Apple’s Fall 2013 Product Release Events and Rumors: iOS 7, iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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Apple has a busy and exciting fall ahead! In this post, we’ll overview Apple’s upcoming fall product release events and cover the rumors surrounding the launch of Apple’s new flagship iPhone, a new budget iPhone model, the next full-sized iPad, a significant update to the iPad Mini, and updated Mac computers.  If you’re interested in getting a new Apple device soon, you’ll likely want to wait until Apple releases their new products this fall. Let’s start by taking a look at Apple’s upcoming fall product release events. Fall Product Release Events At this point, it looks likely that Apple will Continue Reading →

Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 4: How to Perform a Jailbreak

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This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch. In this post, the last lesson in a 4 part series about jailbreaking iOS devices, we’ll get down to specifics and describe how to actually perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 using the Evasi0n jailbreak tool. Update: iOS 7 has also been jailbroken! Check out our post on how to jailbreak it here. If you’d like info on how to Continue Reading →

Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 3: Pros and Cons of Jailbreaking

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This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch.  This post, part 3 of a 4 part series on jailbreaking iOS devices, will discuss some of the major benefits and some drawbacks to the process. If you missed them, check out Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking and Lesson 2: Common Misconceptions about Jailbreaking. Also check out Lesson 4: How to Perform a Jailbreak. Pros of Jailbreaking The benefits of jailbreaking an iOS Continue Reading →

Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 2: Common Misconceptions about Jailbreaking

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This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch. There are many misconceptions that exist about jailbreaking and prevent people from performing the process on their device. In this post, part 2 of a 4 part series, I will address some of the most common ones. If you missed Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking, check it out here. Also check out Lesson 3: Pros and Cons of Jailbreaking and Lesson Continue Reading →

Jailbreak 101 – Lesson 1: An Overview of Jailbreaking

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This post is part of a 4 part series that overviews jailbreaking, addresses common misconceptions about the process, discusses its pros and cons, and describes how perform a jailbreak on iOS 6 on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch. If you’ve been around the world of iOS devices for any length for time, chances are you’ve heard someone mention jailbreaking. There are many benefits to jailbreaking an iOS device, and also many misconceptions that go along with the process. In this post, part 1 of a 4 part series on jailbreaking, I will provide an overview of jailbreaking and Continue Reading →