One of the more prevailing free email services is Google's Gmail and for good reason. Google, often known for search (and some other mobile OS), brings those powerful search tools to your inbox. Gmail offers 10GB of storage, with more available for purchase if your account grows. It is also part of … [Read more...]
As the owner of an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you most likely fall into the large percentage of users that utilizes your iOS devices as an MP3 player. Central to your music experience is iTunes, which can be a beast when managing your files. In our continuing series, we’ll help you manage, … [Read more...]
When Apple released iOS 6 alongside the new iPhone in September of 2012, the Maps application was no longer powered by Google. As a result, there has been much fanfare about its questionable mapping capabilities. The negative response was so deafening that it prompted an apology from Apple’s CEO … [Read more...]
When you first set up your iPhone or iPad, you are encouraged to enable iCloud and offered the option to back up your data to Apple’s iCloud service. Before the advent of iCloud in iOS 5, backups took place locally on your Mac or PC. While still an option, many are making the transition to iCloud. … [Read more...]
As the owner of an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you most likely fall into the large percentage of users that utilizes your iOS devices as an MP3 player. Central to your music experience is iTunes, which can be a beast when managing your files. In our continuing series, we’ll help you manage, … [Read more...]
When Apple introduced iOS 6, the Phone app received upgraded features on how you can manage incoming calls. Life gets busy and sometimes you don’t have the time to answer a call. You could decline a call, but that leaves open the chance that you'll forget to call back. Using call reminders on … [Read more...]
Later this year, Microsoft will sunset Hotmail in favor of Outlook.com, their new email service. The new Outlook.com service boasts a super clean interface and as with any new email service, there’s still an opportunity to grab that elusive email address void of extraneous numerals you’re forced … [Read more...]
Losing your iPhone can be a traumatic experience, especially if you are not taking the proper security precautions to keep your data from prying eyes. As someone who typically does not use a passcode, that would allow anyone who found my iPhone to access all sorts of information. As someone who … [Read more...]
The default and most common browser on iOS devices is mobile Safari. Over time, your browser can become slow and often times needs a fresh start. As you continue to visit websites, mobile Safari will save portions of websites, which is known as caching. By keeping a file locally, it should allow for … [Read more...]
Apple's Reminders app included in iOS 5 or greater is a wonderful, if at times simple list making application that is perfect for getting things done. Families, co-workers and friends can take advantage of sharing lists that update automatically through iCloud. One of the great features is to be … [Read more...]
