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In a nutshell: As of late, we’re used to hearing about demand far outweighing supply for consumer electronics, but a new report claims the iPhone 13 is facing a different issue. Apple has informed some component suppliers that demand for its latest handset is waning as the holidays approach. Back in October, Bloomberg reported that Apple had cut its iPhone 13 production target to 80 million units, 10 million fewer than originally planned, due to Broadcom and Texas Instruments being unable to supply components as a result of the chip shortage. The publication now reports that Apple was hoping to make up for the loss in 2022 when part supplies are expected to improve, but an insider says it has informed suppliers that the orders may not materialize. When announcing Apple’s financial results for the fiscal 2021 fourth-quarter ending September, CEO Tim Cook said supply constraints stemming from the chip shortage had cost the company an estimated $6 billion. Last month also … [Read more...] about Demand for Apple iPhone 13 series could be lower than expected

Do you have trouble hearing your ringer, alarm, or someone on the other end of the phone? Many iPhone users have this complaint, and the solution to your problem isn’t always obvious. Here are some common problems and fixes. Table of Contents iPhone Ringer or Alarm Volume Too Quiet General iPhone Audio Too Quiet iPhone Call Volume Too Quiet Use Speaker Mode for Quiet Phone Calls Consider Using Headphones When Talking on the Phone Assistive Hearing Devices Integrate With iPhone Too Hardware Problems Could Be to Blame Looking for iPhone Headphones? iPhone Ringer or Alarm Volume Too Quiet Your iPhone ringer and alarm volume are linked, and you can adjust them both together by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics then moving the volume slider under “Ringer and Alerts” section. When you do this your iPhone will preview the volume, even if silent mode is engaged. If you can’t hear your iPhone ringer at all, there’s a good chance your phone … [Read more...] about iPhone Too Quiet? Here’s How to Turn it Up

If you use your iPhone’s speakerphone for the majority of your calls, then you might be a little tired of having to always tap the speaker button. Luckily, you can set it so that calls go to speaker every time. The nice thing about this feature is that it works both ways: you can assign the speaker to calls you make and receive. If you use a Bluetooth headset, you can assign it to that as well. This is obviously a lot more convenient than having to hit speaker every time you use your iPhone as an actual phone. Better still, it even works with FaceTime. This feature is really simple to implement, but it’s kind of hidden away in the accessibility settings, so let’s show you exactly how to get to it. First, on your iPhone, open up your Settings and tap the “General” category. Now, in General, tap “Accessibility”. In the Accessibility settings, you want to tap “Call Audio Routing”, which is set to automatic by default. Advertisement In the Call Audio Routing … [Read more...] about How to Automatically Route Your iPhone Calls to the Speaker

The iPhone and iPad have a cool accessibility feature that actually lets you control the device with a tilt of your head. This is obviously useful if you have limited use of your hand and arms, but it’s also great for people who get their hands wet or dirty and don’t want to touch their valuable electronics. Today, we’re going to show you how to set up the head tilt feature and explain the ways you can make it work for you. To start, first open the Settings on your device and tap “General”. In the General settings, now tap “Accessibility”. In the Accessibility settings, tap “Switch Control”. Before we turn Switch Control on, let’s first define our switches. Tap the “Switches” option to continue. In the Switches screen, tap “Add New Switch”. Now, you’re going to pick the camera as your source. Advertisement When you turn on the Switch Control, the camera will continuously scan your face until it detects your head movement. To define said … [Read more...] about How to Control Your iPhone with a Tilt of Your Head

iOS makes smart use of the Home button. You can double-click to switch apps, and even triple-click to do all sorts of things . The speed at which you need to click the Home button to register a double- or triple-click is fine for many people, but if you find yourself struggling to click the button fast enough, you can slow things down a bit. RELATED: Use a Triple-Click on Your iPhone for These Useful Shortcuts To get started, fire up your Settings app and tap General. On the General settings page, tap Accessibility. On the Accessibility page, scroll down near the bottom of the list of settings and tap “Home Button.” You have three options for your Home button click speed: Default, Slow, and Slowest. Slower speeds allow more time in between clicks when you’re double- or triple-clicking the Home button. When you make a selection, your device will vibrate three times to show you the speed required for multiple clicks. Choose the one that works the best … [Read more...] about How to Adjust the Click Speed of Your iPhone or iPad’s Home Button

The iPhones of nine US State Department officials were infected by powerful and stealthy malware developed by NSO Group, the Israeli exploit seller that has come under increasing scrutiny for selling its wares to customers who in turn use it to spy on journalists, lawyers, activists, and US allies. The US officials, either stationed in Uganda or focusing on issues related to that country, received warnings like this one from Apple informing them their iPhones were being targeted by hackers. Citing unnamed people with knowledge of the attacks, Reuters said the hackers used software from NSO. When you wake up to a threat notification from @Apple that your iPhone is being targeted then you know that cyber terrorism from state sponsored cyber terrorists is real. pic.twitter.com/1uZ9eIf1FR — Norbert Mao (@norbertmao) November 24, 2021 No clicking required Further Reading Zero-click iMessage zero-day used to hack the iPhones of 36 journalists As previously … [Read more...] about iPhones of US diplomats hacked using “0-click” exploits from embattled NSO

What just happened? This week Reuters reported that hackers used the controversial Pegasus spyware from the NSO group to breach nine US State Department employees' iPhones. It isn't known yet who is responsible, but this represents the most critical known cyberattack involving US officials and Pegasus. Reuters' sources indicated that US officials, either based in Uganda or working on issues concerning Uganda, received warnings from Apple that their iPhones were being targeted with spyware from Israel-based NSO over the last several months. The spyware uses a zero-click exploit to access an iPhone's texts, photos, and videos to spy on a target. It can even turn on the phone's microphone. It works by sending a compromised message to the target through iMessage and doesn't require the victim to do anything to become infected. When you wake up to a threat notification from @Apple that your iPhone is being targeted then you know that cyber terrorism from state sponsored … [Read more...] about Pegasus spyware found on nine US diplomatic phones

Since smartphones have become more commonplace, many of you have probably given up wearing a watch in favor of having your phone tell you the time. You can also use your iPhone as an alarm clock, a timer, and a stopwatch, as well as a large timepiece. If you haven’t yet succumbed to the Apple Watch craze and have gotten used to not wearing a watch, you’ll be glad to know (if you don’t already) that the “Clock” app on your iPhone is capable of doing more than just telling you the time (in all times zones). We’ll show you how to set alarms and use the timer and stopwatch in the “Clock” app. How to Set an Alarm First, we’ll show you how to use your iPhone as an alarm clock and save space on your nightstand. To set an alarm, tap the “Clock” app icon on the Home screen. NOTE: Once you’ve opened the “Clock” app once, it will open the screen that was active the last time you were in the app, even if you force close the app . Initially, the “Clock” app opens to the “World … [Read more...] about How to Use the Alarm, Stopwatch, and Timer in iOS 9

Everyone in Europe knows that the US has the best TV. You guys have ESPN, Comedy Central, and HBO. We have…other stuff. So, let’s look at how we poor Europeans can once again plunder your continent; but this time for decent evening entertainment. If you’re a US citizen living abroad who has a US address, US credit card, and an account with a streaming TV service , things are simple for you. You just need a VPN and, with all your shiny US credentials, you’re ready to go. The problem is that Europeans often don’t have a US credit card so we can’t even sign up for these services. It’s that latter case we’re going to tackle today. Step One: Get a VPN It all starts with a VPN. You can’t even access any of the online TV streaming services from Europe without one. You will also need to pay for a VPN. Free VPNs are either too slow or have limited bandwidth caps that you’ll blow through with an hour or two of The Americans . We have a full guide on choosing one, but our … [Read more...] about How to Watch US TV In Europe

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