“Hey, can I call you?” I bet millions send this text every day. It’s common etiquette. You text first and see whether someone is busy. If you get a “Sure,” or “Y,” or “K,” you can ring that person up.Texts used to be handy; now they’re an integral part of our lives. We hold entire conversations via text. We exchange GIFs, emojis, and videos with ease. Not sure what kind of butter to buy? Text your spouse a picture of two brands to get the answer.Here are iPhone texting tricks you wish you’ve known all along.Reply directly from a notification. If you have an iPhone 6S (or later model), you’re probably familiar with 3D Touch even if you don’t use it very much. This feature lets you press your screen with different amounts of finger pressure to access more options. This is kind of like hovering over an icon with your mouse, but better. Once you start using 3D Touch, you get it.With 3D Touch, you don’t have … [Read more...] about Kim Komando: Texting tips you didn’t know the iPhone could do
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The best iPhone 8 deals in March 2018
With the arrival of the new Samsung Galaxy S9, we were crossing our fingers toes and everything else that it would mean a drop by retailers and networks in iPhone 8 prices. Lo and behold, our hoping and praying seems to have done the trick. We've just seen a host of new iPhone 8 deals that make Apple's fantastic 2017 flagship a really tempting mobile phone choice again.The iPhone 8 is waaaaaay more affordable than the eye-wateringly expensive iPhone X, and only more so with the latest O2 deals that have come to market. If you want one of the latest iPhones without paying silly money, then the iPhone 8 is the Apple handset to go for. And you can save yourself lots of money by using TechRadar's price comparison tool on this very page. To make it even easier, we've picked out specific recommendations further down the page so you can easily locate the most attractive deals at different data points, networks and budgets.See also: iPhone X deals | iPhone 8 Plus deals | iPhone 8 … [Read more...] about The best iPhone 8 deals in March 2018
The best iPhone 8 deals in February 2018
With the shadow of the Samsung Galaxy S9 looming large, we were crossing our fingers toes and everything else that it would mean a drop by retailers and networks in iPhone 8 prices. Lo and behold, our hoping seems to have done the trick. We've just seen a host of new iPhone 8 deals that make Apple's fantastic 2017 flagship a really tempting mobile phone choice again.The iPhone 8 is waaaaaay more affordable than the eye-wateringly expensive iPhone X, and only more so with the latest O2 deals that have come to market. If you want one of the latest iPhones without paying silly money, then the iPhone 8 is the Apple handset to go for. And you can save yourself lots of money by using TechRadar's price comparison tool on this very page. To make it even easier, we've picked out specific recommendations further down the page so you can easily locate the most attractive deals at different data points, networks and budgets.See also: iPhone X deals | iPhone 8 Plus deals | iPhone 8 SIM … [Read more...] about The best iPhone 8 deals in February 2018
The 50 best Mac tips, tricks and timesavers
Bet you didn't know your Mac could do all this Now that macOS High Sierra has been out for about six months, you might be trying to find out what features and tricks have slipped under your radar, whether you’re a Mac newbie or an Apple II veteran. Luckily, there is such a plethora of secrets hiding beneath the surface of macOS that it’s essentially a Pixar movie.Once you get past the beautiful mountain landscape that is the default desktop background, you’ll find an extremely intuitive piece of software, with a UI that is easier to grasp than you may have believed in the past. And armed with this guide to the 50 best Mac tips we could think of, you’ll be a master of all things Mac in no time flat – just like the TechRadar staff that created this list.Neither formal nor exhaustive, this easily digestible list comprises the 50 top Mac tips we could think of and organizes them into bite-sized slides. Click or tap ‘Next’ to dive in.Linux, Windows … [Read more...] about The 50 best Mac tips, tricks and timesavers
19 essential iPhone 8 tips and tricks
It’s a shame the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus didn’t come with all new designs, because while they look like a slightly different iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus there are some massive improvements under the hood: ridiculously fast processors, even better cameras and some brilliant new features.And here we present 19 ways to make your iPhone 8 / 8 Plus experience even better through a selection of different tips, tricks and handy alternatives to the things you do every day with your handset - use these to become a power user of your new Apple phone.1. Squeeze the keyboardThe iPhone 8 is big, and the 8 Plus bigger still. If you’re struggling to type one-handed, press and hold the emoji button on the keyboard and you’ll see three keyboard icons: a left-hand side keyboard, the current standard keyboard and a right-hand side keyboard. Choose either left or right to squish the keyboard to that side for easier typing.2. Customize Control CenterThe redesigned Control Center … [Read more...] about 19 essential iPhone 8 tips and tricks