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iPhone / iPod: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Reset iPhone
Finding that your iPhone has locked up or frozen can be frustrating. When that happens, you need to reset your phone. Follow these steps to solve your problem.
iPhone Won't Turn On
If your iPhone won't turn on, it's possible that you've got a dead iPhone on your hands. But before you head to the store to plunk down hundreds of dollars on a new one, try this tips to resurrect it.
14 iPhone Battery Life Tips
Want to squeeze more battery life out of your iPhone? Try these 14 tips for making your iPhone last longer.
Restore iPhone from Backup
Losing your iPhone's data may seem like a catastrophe, but it's not. Every time to sync your iPhone, iTunes makes a backup of it. To get your data back, you just need to restore your iPhone from backup.
Transfer iTunes to New PC
Transferring your iTunes or iPod library to a new computer, or backing up your iTunes library, can be a major challenge, both because libraries are so large and because Apple's software prevents it. It's important to know how to do it, though. Here are a few techniques you can use to make the process easier.
How to Turn iPhone Ringer Off
To turn off the iPhone's ringer on the iPhone, and put the phone into silent or vibrate modes, you just need to flip a single switch. Here's what you need to know.
Using iPhone Camera
Learn all about using the camera built into the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, or iPhone 4S here.
Avoiding Data Roaming Charges
The iPhone's unlimited data plan is not available when you take a U.S. iPhone overseas. There, you're phone will be in roaming - a status that costs more to make calls or download data. Since the iPhone constantly checks email accounts, data roaming can quickly add up to a bill of hundreds or thousands of dollars.
How to Reset iPad
Despite all its flashy features and its different shape, Apple's iPad is a computer just like a laptop or desktop. And, just like laptops and desktops, sometimes iPad apps freeze, and freeze the iPad along with them, requiring a restart to fix the frozen iPad.
How to Activate the iPhone
The first step to using your new iPhone is to activate it. While activation isn't particularly difficult, there are a number of choices you need to make to complete the process. Learn how to activate your iPhone here.
Moving iPhone Icons
Want to customize the look of your iOS device or just keep your homescreen neat? You can rearrange the icons on the iPad or iPhone’s home screen, including moving them to other screens. Here's how it all works.
How to Create iPhone Folders
With the introduction of iOS 4, you can now organize your apps into folders. Folders allow you to reduce clutter on your iPhone's screen and group similar apps together. This article helps you learn how to create, name, and edit folders.
Top iPhone Browser Apps
Even iPhone and iPad come with the Safari web browser, you're not stuck only using Safari. Thanks to third-party browser apps, there are a number of good options for your mobile browsing experience--some of which even offer more features than Safari.
How to Use Find My iPhone
We all hope to never need this article since, if we do, it means there's a good chance that our iPhone (or iPod touch or iPad) has been stolen. If it has been, though, and if you configured it to use Find My iPhone before it was stolen, you may be able to get it back--or at least prevent the thief from getting at your personal data. These instructions will help you use Find My iPhone to locate a lost or stolen iPhone.
How to Sync iPhone
The data management tools that iTunes offers to iPhone users are pretty powerful. Syncing your iPhone to iTunes can be much more than just a dump of data to your phone. Learn how to manage even the most minute sync settings.
How To Turn Off iPhone
While most users just put their iPhones to sleep when they're not using them, there are some instances in which you'll want to turn an iPhone completely off. Here's how to do that.
How to Set iPhone Ringtones
One the ways people like to customize their mobile phones is by choosing the sound or song played for the phone's ringtone. While the iPhone comes standard with dozens of quality ringtones, you can also create your own from virtually any song using ringtone apps. Here's how to set your default iPhone ringtone.
How to Factory Reset iPhone 4
When you factory reset an iPhone 4, you're returning the iPhone to the state it was in when it left the factory: you're completely erasing the phone and starting over from scratch. You'd want to factory reset an iPhone 4 when you're selling it, sending your iPhone in for repairs, or when there's a problem with the iPhone so severe that this is the only way to solve it. Here's how to do it.
Take An iPhone Screenshot
Step-by-step instructions on how to take a screenshot on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.
Using iPhone Personal Hotspot
How to set up and use Personal Hotspot, a feature of the iOS that lets iPhones share their cellular data connections with other nearby devices.
What To Do If iPhone Is Stolen
There's no foolproof way to get your iPhone back if it's been lost or stolen, but there are some steps you can take that will increase the likelihood that you'll recover it. Find out what they are here.
Find a Stolen or Lost iPhone
Your iPhone getting lost or stolen can feel like you've lost more than just your phone, that you've lost $200-$500, too. But that's not necessarily the case, thanks to these apps that can help you track a missing iPhone.
Is the iPhone 4G 4G?
There are a lot of 4Gs flying around the world of mobile phones right now. Some are basic, others very important. When it comes to the iPhone 4, which some people call the iPhone 4G, which is which? Is the iPhone 4 a 4G phone?
Creating an iTunes Account
An iTunes account is one of the most important things an iPod, iPad, or iPhone user can have. Without one, you won't be able to activate your device, buy music or apps at iTunes, or use a number of other valuable features.
Delete Songs from iTunes
Deleting songs in iTunes isn't as easy as it looks. If you don't do the right things, you can remove a song from iTunes but still leave a file you don't want clogging up your hard drive. Learn how to avoid that fate.
Best iPhone 4S Case Finalists: Readers' Choice Awards 2012
Best iPhone 4S Case Finalists The 2012 Readers' Choice Awards on About.com The winners have been announced.
iPhone vs Android
If you're in the market for a smartphone, deciding whether to buy an iPhone or Android phone isn't easy. Both offer many compelling features and similar capabilities. But they're also different in some crucial areas. See how they compare in 10 key ways before you buy.
iPhone Stuck at Apple Logo
I just updated my iPhone and now it won't boot all the way up. It's stuck at the Apple logo, or continually turns on and off but won't boot up to the home screen. Help! How do I fix this?
Delete iPhone Data & Settings
You don't want a stranger looking at the personal data you've got on your iPhone or iPod touch, right? Well, if you're sending your device in for repair or are selling it, you need to erase its data and settings before you do.
iPhone Screen Rotation Lock
The iPhone and iPod touch normally automatically rotate their screens based on whether you're holding them straight up and down or sideways. But sometimes, no matter how you turn them, the screen won't rotate.
How to Turn Off iPad
Instructions on how to turn off the iPad. Begin by locating the hold button on top of the iPad, at its right edge.
iPhone Won't Charge
An iPhone that won't charge isn't necessarily a dead iPhone. It may be, but there are a few things to try before you conclude that you need a new battery.
iTunes & Android
While deciding to buy an Android phone rather than an iPhone might appear to be turning your back on the iPhone/iTunes ecosystem, iTunes offers a lot of appealing things that can tempt the Android user. The question is: between iTunes and Android, what works and what doesn't?
Top 6 iPhone Ringtone Apps
Wondering how to make custom ringtones for your iPhone? These ringtone apps can help you create unique ringtones from your purchased music. You can assign different ringtones to each of your contacts or even use these ringtone apps as a caller ID feature.
Can I Get an iPhone Virus?
While getting an iPhone virus is a legitimate concern on an Internet where there are thousands (and likely many, many times more), most users don’t have to worry about their phone picking up a virus.
Using FaceTime on Windows?
It seems that practically everyone can use Apple's FaceTime video calling technology. Whether you've got an iPhone, iPad 2, 4th generation iPod touch, or a Mac, you can use FaceTime. But what if you have a PC? Can you use FaceTime on Windows?
How to Restore iPod
Restoring your iPod can be the only way to use advanced configurations or solve some tricky problems.
8 Free iPhone Ringtones Apps
These apps let you create ringtones using your existing music library for free. But even when things are free, there's often a price. In the case of these apps, that price includes ads and difficult interfaces.
Best Running Apps for iPhone
Discover the best running apps for the iPhone in this group test from About.com. Learn more about iPhone GPS apps and how they can help improve your next run.
Deleting Apps from iPod touch
Deleting apps from the iPod touch is just about as easy as installing them. And just like installing them, there are multiple ways to do it. Learn them here.
Using iPhone Recovery Mode
When an iOS device encounters software- or app-related trouble, it can usually be resolved by just restarting. In some circumstances, though, the problems are more extensive and require putting the device into recovery mode.
iPhone Ringtone Problems
It can be a puzzling situation: you’re getting voicemails and missing calls, but your iPhone doesn’t ring. It may seem mysterious, or like your iPhone is broken, but it’s probably not. The missing sound of your phone ringing probably is caused by mis-assigned ringtones.
How To Sync Photos to iPad
With its big, beautiful screen, the iPad can be a great portable photo album. For that to work, though, you need to sync the photos you want to display to your iPad. Here's how to sync photos to iPad.
Top 12 Free Music Apps
Some of the best iPhone music apps don’t cost a dime: if you're looking for free music for your iPhone, look no further than this collection of great free music apps.
Top GPS Cycling Apps for iOS
A GPS cycling app can turn your iPhone into a tool for tracking your time, distance, and speed -- and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than a dedicated cycling computer. The best cycling apps also include helpful features like iPod support, Facebook and Twitter integration, and reporting graphs.
Anatomy of the iPhone 4
This image shows the iPhone 4 from the front and left side. Each button, port, and feature visible in these views is explained here.
7 Time-Saving Grocery Apps
The best shopping list apps have extensive databases, barcode scanners, email sharing, and other nifty features. Here are seven of the best grocery list apps that can help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store.
How to Install iTunes: Windows
A quick guide to downloading and installing iTunes on Windows, as the first step to using it and your iPod, iPhone, or iPad.
Verizon/AT&T/Sprint iPhone?
While all three companies both sell the same iPhone, but that doesn't mean that the experience of using Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T is identical. Each company has its strengths and weaknesses. They're compared here to help you decide between the Verizon iPhone, Sprint iPhone, and the AT&T iPhone.
iPod touch Texting Apps
Do you want to send and receive text messages, but only have an iPod touch, not an iPhone? With these texting apps, it's no problem--and most of them offer free options.
Starting w/ Your New iPhone
Just got a new iPhone? There are a lot of things to learn about how to use it, but start with these 9 tips and you'll be well on your way to being an iPhone expert.
iPad eBook File Compatibilty
One of the big selling features of the iPad is iBooks, the app and online store that turns the iPad into an ereader. But reading ebooks on the iPad doesn't mean you have to buy from Apple's iBooks Store. The iPad also supports other ebook file formats.
How to Copy CD to iPod
Buying at iTunes isn't the only way to get music for your iPod or iPhone. You can also copy songs from CDs you own in a process called ripping. Here's what you need to know to rip a CD.
iPhone Home Button
Did you know that the iPhone’s Home button, the button at the bottom center of the phone, has more uses than just returning you to the phone’s default screen? It can also be used to control the iPhone’s phone and iPod features with just a few changed settings.
Fixing an iPhone White Screen
An iPod touch or iPhone that's showing nothing but white on its screen isn't necessarily broken. Here are a few steps you can take to fix an iPod touch or iPhone white screen.
Just Got iPhone - What Next?
If you're the proud owner of a new iPhone you not be sure where to begin with your new device. This page lists the tutorials, how-tos, and tips that you'll need to get started using--and loving--your iPhone.
iPhone Manual for All Models
Wish we were back in the days when our technology products came with extensive printed manuals? You'll have to print these yourself, but here are the links to Apple iPhone manuals and user guides for all models.
iPad 3 v. iPhone v. iPod touch
The iPhone and iPod touch may seem very similar to each other, and the iPad like a bigger version of them. But when you're deciding which to buy, there's a lot to know--including all the ways they're different. This chart makes it easy to compare features and prices of all three product lines.
Enable Push Notifications
Push notifications are a tool available through certain iPhone apps that allow users to be notified when new information or actions that they’re interested in occur within certain apps. Here's how to use them.
Reset iPod nano
A step-by-step guide to resetting (AKA restarting) a frozen iPod nano.
Anatomy of the Apple iPad
Learn the names of the buttons and ports on the iPad and what they are used for.
How to Download Music to iPad
Syncing music, movies, apps, and other content to the iPad can be as simple as plugging the iPad into your computer. But, if you want to have more control over the downloading music to your iPad, you need to familiarize yourself with the options for syncing music.
Backup iTunes to External HD
You've spent hundreds, or thousands of dollars, creating your music collection and hours tuning it to be just how you want. Now make sure you don't lose that money and hard work by backing it up.
Giving Kids an iPod touch?
The iPod touch is loved by kids the world over--and many ask for it as a present for holidays or birthdays. Parents may want to give the gift, but also have concerns about giving their kids unsupervised access to the Internet. If you're in that situation, this article offers 11 steps to take before giving your child an iPod touch or iPhone.
For Music, Videos & Audiobooks
Most of the time, buying songs, movies, or other content from the iTunes Store goes smoothly and you're enjoying your new content in no time at all. Sometimes, though, something goes wrong -- and that's when it's helpful to know how to report a problem to Apple to get iTunes support.
What is iPhone Tethering?
iPhone Tethering is a technique in which an iPhone is used as a wireless modem to provide Internet access to a computer or other Wi-Fi-enabled device, like an iPad or iPod touch.
Get Apps for iPod nano?
The apps that run on the iPhone and iPod touch are one of the things that make those devices so much fun. The 6th gen. nano seems to run a version of the iOS, the same OS that those devices use. If that's the case, what about apps for the nano?
How to Only Sync Certain Songs
You may not want to add every song in your iTunes library to your iPod. There are two ways to only sync particular songs: by unchecking songs or by creating playlists. Here’s how to do each.
Setting iPhone Voicemail
Recording a new voicemail greeting on the iPhone is much easier than with other mobile phones, thanks to the iPhone’s interface. Rather than calling into your voicemail system, hitting some keys, and then talking, the iPhone’s visual interface guides you through the process of recording and reviewing your voicemail greeting in just a few easy steps.
How to Turn Off iPod nano
Unlike a lot of gadgets and other technology products, the iPod nano is missing something very common: an on/off button. And, while the iPod nano doesn’t exactly have an on/off button, that doesn't mean that you can't turn it off.
Disable Auto-Syncing
Sometimes you need to plug your iPhone or iPod into a computer other than your own to charge its battery. In that circumstance, how do you prevent accidentally deleting your data or other data mistakes?
iPhone Family Plans
Here is a simple comparison chart of the iPhone Family Plans for U.S. customers to help you decide which options is best for you.
Editing iTunes ID3 Tags
In most cases, songs copied from CD to iTunes will copy with all their metadata, information like artist, album, genre, and year. In some cases, though, this information either won't copy, or will be wrong and you'll want to change it.
How to Set Up iPad
If you've set up an iPod or iPhone in the past, you're going to find that the iPad set up process is familiar. Even if this is your first Apple device running the iPhone OS, don't worry. Though there are a lot of steps, this is a simple process.
All About iMessage
Answers to common questions about iMessage, the app that replaced the earlier iPhone SMS app in iOS 5.
10 iPod touch Battery Tips
The iPod touch offers a tremendous array of powerful features, including music playback, web browsing and playing games. But these features eat up a lot of battery life. Check out these 10 tips on how to squeeze the most battery life out of your iPod touch.
Sell Used iPod and iPhone
Thinking of upgrading to a new iPod or iPhone? Check out these companies that will let you trade in used iPhones or iPods for cold, hard cash.
How to Redeem iTunes Gift Card
After the redemption, the balance of the gift card is added to your account and displayed in the top right of the iTunes Store window. When you make purchases, your credit is reduced until it is used up and then you're billed.
Assign Ringtones to Contacts
The iPhone allows you to assign specific ringtones to be played when people from your contacts list call
Connect iPad to Wi-Fi
While some iPad models offer always-on 3G internet connections, the fastest way to get your iPad online is via WiFi. Access the Internet using WiFi on the iPad by following these steps.
How to Sync Movies to iPad
Whether it's movies, TV shows, or an iTunes movie rental, the iPad's big, beautiful screen makes watching video a joy. You need to learn how to use the options for syncing video to the iPad.
How to Use AirPlay
AirPlay, Apple's technology for streaming audio and video to and from iOS devices, is pretty awesome. While it requires AirPlay-compatible hardware and software, more device and apps than ever before support it. Read on to learn how to use AirPlay with iTunes, the iOS, and the Apple TV, among other devices.
iPhone Set Up Guide
Many iPhone 3GS owners are upgrading from earlier models, either the original iPhone or the iPhone 3G. While the setup process for the iPhone 3GS is fairly similar to that used for both earlier models, here's a step-by-step guide to setting up and using your iPhone 3GS.
AirPrint Compatible Printers
A list of printers that are compatible with Apple's AirPrint software for wireless printing from the iOS.
iPhone SIM Not Recognized
From time to time, your iPhone may stop connecting to 3G networks, preventing you from making or receiving
How to Reboot iPod touch
Using an iPod touch is usually a pretty smooth process. But from time to time, you’ll find that an app crashes and locks the iPod or that the touch freezes up completely.
Apple iPad 2 Models & Prices
With six different models, it can be hard to keep track of what's available with the iPad 2 and what it costs. The chart below offers a quick reference for you to compare.
Incomplete iTunes Download
When buying from the iTunes Store, your purchase can be interrupted if you lose your connection to the Internet during the transaction. Since the billing part of the purchase happens so quickly, your Internet connection going out usually means that you won’t get to full download the item you purchased.
What is Jailbreaking?
You may have heard the term jailbreaking discussed as something that you can do to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Find out what that means, how you'd do it, and why here.
Get a Cheap iPod touch
If you want an iPod touch or other iPod, you probably also want to pay as little as possible to get it. While iPods almost never go on sale--and certainly not big sales when they do--here are some tips on how to get a cheap iPod touch.
Readers' Choice Finalists
The Best FM Transmitter finalists for the 2011 About.com Readers' Choice Awards for the iPhone/iPod site and your chance to vote on the best FM transmitter of the year.
Top 14 Recipe iPhone Apps
The best recipe apps have a few things in common: a sleek interface that is easy to browse, gorgeous food photography, and a good selection of recipes. Fortunately, food lovers have a wide variety of recipe apps to choose from, and there are many excellent choices.
iTunes On External Hard Drive
Considering that most people have thousands, if not tens of thousands, of songs in their iTunes libraries, those libraries can easily take up 25, 50, or 100 GB. But libraries that big can take up more space on a hard drive than you may be able to spare. In that case, running iTunes from an external hard drive can solve your problem. Here's how to do it.
Delete iPhone SMS Messages
It’s the rare text message that we want to save for more than a few hours or a day or two. Most text messages are quick, disposable, and ready deletion not long after they’ve been read and replied to.
Redownload iTunes Purchases?
Help! I accidentally deleted a file I bought at the iTunes Store. Can I redownload an iTunes purchase so I can get it back without buying it again?
Save YouTube Videos to iPhone
Want to save your favorite YouTube videos to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for watching even when you're not online? Learn how here.
Merge iTunes Libraries
If you want to use your computer as a home server that contains all household members' music, movies, and apps, you'll need to consolidate the libraries from your various computers. This isn't the easiest task, so here are some tips on how to it.
Buying Used iPhones
The iPhone appeals to people looking for a mobile Internet tool, a music player, a game device, and a productivity tool. But iPhones - when you combine the cost of the phone and the service contract - aren't cheap. Those who want an iPhone, but can’t necessarily afford the full bill seem to be left to two choices: buy another phone or go without. But there’s a third choice: buy a refurbished iPhone.
Creating iTunes Playlists
Step three in making an iTunes playlist is to begin adding songs to the new playlist you've just created.
Sound Quality Test: AAC v. MP3
When deciding what file format to encode CDs in for your music library, it's good to know the strengths of each format. In this test, I listen to the same song at three different encoding levels to see which is best.
Restore iTunes From Backup
If you had the good sense and foresight to backup your iTunes library on an external hard drive, life is good for you if you have a hard drive failure or need to transfer your iTunes library to a new computer. Restoring your iTunes library from backup will let you overcome a data loss or make moving the library much easier. Here's how to do it.
How to Turn Off The Apple TV
Anyone who's looked at the Apple TV for even a short time will notice something: there are no buttons on its case. So, how do you turn it off?
How to Format an iPod
You usually don’t have to worry about formatting your iPod - it happens automatically when you first set up your iPod. If you use your iPod with a Mac, it is Mac formatted. If you use it with Windows, it gets Windows formatting. But what if you used to have a PC and just bought a Mac, or vice versa, and want to use your iPod with it? Then you have to reformat your iPod. Here's how.
FaceTime on iPhone 3GS or 3G?
Apple's FaceTime video chatting technology is one of the most exciting features on the iPhone 4, 4th generation iPod touch, and iPad 2. It's so much in demand that it even works on the Mac via official software, and on Windows using third-party software. But what about iPhones other than the 4? Can you use FaceTime on the iPhone 3GS or 3G?
How to Kill iPhone Apps
When iPhone programs lock up, sometimes they need to be quit or force quit. Here's how to quit iPhone programs.
How To Fix a Wet iPod
In the course of using them, iPods get wet. It’s just a fact of life. Whether we spill drinks on them, accidentally drop them in the tub, have kids who soak them in the sink, or any number of other watery mishaps, they iPods get wet. But a wet iPod doesn’t necessarily mean a dead iPod.
Checking iPhone Data Plan Use
With the introduction of AT&T’s new iPad and iPhone data plans, and the removal of the unlimited plan for new customers, it’s more important than ever before to know how to check your iPad 3G and iPhone data plan usage each month. Not keeping track of it could result in overage charges on your monthly bill.
How to Add Album Art in iTunes
When you buy songs at iTunes, Amazon, or other online music stores, they come with album artwork. But what about songs ripped from CD or obtained from other sources? How do you get artwork for them? Through a built-in tool in iTunes.
Adding MP3s to iTunes
Once you've found the downloaded MP3 you want to add to iTunes, drag and drop it into iTunes.
iPad 2 FAQ
With the first-generation iPad a runaway success, expectations for the iPad 2 were high. Apple may not have delivered on some of the wilder hopes and speculation, the iPad 2 adds a number of important and valuable features. Here are some of the most common questions about the iPad 2.
Apps to Transfer iPod-Computer
Deciding between the dozens of programs that transfer iPods to computers can be maddening. After all, they all appear to do similar things and make similar claims. How do you decide which one offers the best combination of features, speed, and price? Read on to learn which iPod-to-computer transfer programs get top marks and which you should avoid.
Adding Folders to iTunes
You don't have to add songs to iTunes one at a time. Instead, you can put them into folders and add the whole folder, all at once. Here's how to add folders to iTunes.
Top iPhone Flash Browsers
The iPhone may be famous for not supporting Flash, but that doesn't mean that there aren't some browsers that bring Flash to the iOS. The question is: are they any good?
Syncing eBooks to iPad
While there are many ebook apps that allow you to buy ebooks to read on the iPad, there are also lots of free ebooks available on the web that you can read on the iPad, too.
Fix iTunes Exclamation Point
From time to time--especially if you've recently moved your iTunes library to a new computer or copied songs from another computer or iPod--you'll see an exclamation point appear next to songs in iTunes. When you try to play those songs, nothing happens, or you get a pop-up error. The question is, of course, what's going on and how do you fix it?
Using iPhone DFU Mode
Understanding and using iPhone DFU Mode, a feature used for downgrading firmware and jailbreaking.
iPhone Comparison Chart
While the original iPhone was a good smartphone--and a big leap over other, similar phones--each successive generation has made big strides. Get a clear view of the evolution of the iPhone through its history with this chart.
2+ iTunes Libraries on 1 PC
Did you know that it's possible to have multiple iTunes libraries, with completely separate content in them, on one computer? While not only a neat lesser-known feature, it also helps you manage your family's music and iPods/iPhones.
Permanently Delete SMS
If you've ever deleted an iPhone SMS message and then searched on your phone, you may have noticed that the message isn't completely gone. So how do you delete it for good?
Set Up & Sync iPod Touch
Though the iPod touch is very easy to use, it’s not quite ready to use out of the box; it requires a little bit of set up.
AAC vs. MP3: Which to Choose
ITunes allows you to rip CDs in different file formats. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. Here's a guide to deciding which one to use.
Expandable Memory for iPhone?
Many other mobile phones allow you to augment their built-in storage to add more music, programs, or data by adding expandable memory in the form of removable storage. Can I buy expandable memory for iPhone?
Rotate 6th Gen. nano Screen
One cool feature of the 6th generation iPod nano is that, thanks to its touchscreen, you can reorient the screen by twisting the image. Here's how.
Set Up FaceTime for iPod Touch
One of the best features of recent iPod touch models is FaceTime video chatting. Here's what you need to know to set FaceTime up on your iPod touch.
iPod Shuffle Manuals
It's not unusual for gadgets to not come with manuals these days. Companies expect you to download the user manuals from their sites. That's certainly true of the iPod Shuffle. Save the time poking around Apple's site; we've got links to all the iPod Shuffle models here.
Flash Player for iPhone?
Adobe Flash is a key technology on many websites and online games for delivering video, audio, and animation. But can it run on the iPhone?
iTunes Account w/o Credit Card
Many people want to get an iTunes account without putting a credit card on file with Apple. With all the free content at iTunes, it seems like this should be easy, but can it be done?
All About iPhone 4 SIM Card
All about the iPhone 4 SIM card, including where it's located, how to remove it, and whether it carries a SIM lock.
9 Disney World iPhone Apps
Planning a trip to Disney World? The iTunes store has you covered with everything from maps, opening times, and wait times accessible right from your iPhone or iPod touch. There are dozens of Disney World iPhone apps, but these are some of the most useful for visitors to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Anatomy of the Apple iPad 2
A diagram of the buttons and ports on the iPad 2 and what they are used for.
Ringtones - iTunes Library
You can find out what songs you own can be made into ringtones using your main iTunes music library by enabling the Ringtone column. Here’s how to find out which ones are eligible.
iPhone 4S Specs
All the details of the hardware and software of the iPhone 4S, including its improved still and video camera, Siri voice recognition, and the carriers it works with.
iTunes Redownload with iCloud
Thanks to iCloud, you never again have to worry about losing songs, apps, or iBooks purchased from iTunes if your hard drive fails. Now, all your purchases are available for redownload whenever you need them. Here's how to redownload them on the desktop and on iOS devices.
How to Deauthorize iTunes
Each iTunes account can authorize up to 5 computers. In most cases, this isn't a problem. However, those 5 authorizations can get used up quickly if we sell a computer and forget to deauthorize it or if a computer dies before we can deauthorize it. In that situation, your iTunes account provides a way to deauthorize iTunes on old or dead computers.
Top iPhone/iPod Radio Tuners
Top picks for iPod and iPhone accessories that allow you to listen to FM radio on your MP3 player or smartphone.
How to Download Apps to iPad
Syncing apps, movies, music, and books to the iPad is a snap: just plug the iPad into your computer and syncing will happen automatically. But, if you want more choice when it comes to what apps are synced to your iPad, you need to use the options for syncing apps.
Best iPhone Photography Apps
iPhone photography apps are very impressive from a technology standpoint. There are apps that seamlessly blend multiple pictures into one panoramic photo, and others that include dozens of filters and special effects to create truly stunning pictures. Here are the photography apps that impressed us the most.
Forgot iPhone Passcode
A passcode can be an important way to protect your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. But what if you forgot your passcode? Then you can't use your device. What do you do?
Top 6 iPhone News Apps
With dozens of iPhone news apps available, it can be tough to determine which ones are worth a download. Fortunately, there are a number of excellent news apps available for the iPhone. These six comprehensive apps are our top picks.
Free Audio Books for iPod
While many people associate iPods and iPhones with apps, music, and movies, they're also a great platform for listening to audio books when you're on the go. Whether our for a walk, at the gym, on a plane, or in the car, you can bring dozens of audio books with you on your iPod or iPhone. Here are 8 websites, and one other idea, that offer free audio books for your enjoyment.
iPhone 4 Review
The iPhone 4 is a terrific package. It offers major upgrades over the 3GS in the areas of display, camera, speed, and battery. If you don’t have an iPhone, or have the original iPhone or iPhone 3G, this is probably a must-have upgrade – especially since it runs iOS 4 and takes advantage of its many excellent features.
How to Sync Apps to iPod touch
Unlike some other software, apps downloaded from the App Store can't run used on your computer. Instead, they can only run on the iOS. If you've got an iPod touch, you'll want to know how to download and sync apps to your device.
iPhone Tethering FAQ
Frequently asked questions about iPhone tethering, including what it is, how to set it up, and how to use it.
Top 9 iPhone Restaurant Apps
There is no shortage of excellent restaurant apps in the iTunes app store, but these eight really set the bar high. I use many of these apps on a regular basis for finding new restaurants, checking out wine ratings, or calculating tips. They are all a great choice for foodies or those who love to eat out.
Conserve iPad Battery Life
Apple claims a pretty impressive battery life for the iPad - up to 10 hours of use on a full charge. But that doesn't mean you won't want to find ways to squeeze even more life out of it, or that you won't have emergencies where you need to sacrifice some features to use the device a little longer. For those situations, here are ten tips on conversing iPad battery life.
Authorize Computers in iTunes
Playing files bought at the iTunes Store requires that you authorize your computer. If you want to play those files on more than one computer, you have to authorize all of those computers, up to 5.
Genius Bar Appointments
When you need iPhone or iPod help, going right to the experts is best. And the Genius Bar at each retail Apple Store is where you’ll find them. To make the process of getting support easier, you can make an appointment at your nearest store.
How To Set Up Apple TV
Apple is famous for its user interface and creating products that are a snap to set up and use. This is certainly true for the Apple TV. Hookng up the Apple TV is a snap. In my first set up, it took less than 10 minutes from opening the box to playing music from my iTunes library through my TV's speakers.
Using Sound Check with iPod
The volume that songs play back at on the iPod can be different. This can be annoying – especially if you’ve just turned the iPod up to hear a quiet song and the next one half deafens you. Sound Check is a tool built into iPod that plays all songs at roughly an equal volume.
How Much Does an iPhone Cost?
Figuring out how much an iPhone costs isn't as simple as choosing a model and paying for it. You need to take into account whether you get the lowest price, what the monthly data and calling plan costs, and much more. Do the math here.

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