Tag Archives: ios-10

6 ways to speed up iOS 10 on older iPhones

After I updated my iPhone 6S to iOS 10 it felt like it was on fire for the first few hours, and not in the good way. My iPhone got hotter than it ever has while performance slowed to a crawl. The situation improved by the end of iOS 10’s launch day; my iPhone 6S …

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Apple reportedly mops up messaging porn problem on iOS 10

Apple’s new iOS 10 software for iPhones and iPads has a nifty new feature: you can search for and insert animated GIF images directly from the Messages app. It appears to have turned not-so-nifty though as people discovered it can be a conduit for porn, too. Deadspin flagged a My Little Pony image for adults, not kids, with a search …

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Got an older iPhone? Don’t install Apple’s latest iOS software on it, US carrier T-Mobile warned Thursday before instructing users later in the day how on how to resolve the issue. “iPhone 6, 6+ & 5SE customers — Do not download iOS10. We are getting reports of connectivity issues & Apple is working on a fix,” T-Mobile tweeted Thursday. “If …

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Why iPhone 5 and 5C owners should not download iOS 10 right away

iOS 10 — the new operating system for iPhone — is compatible with the iPhone 5 and newer devices. But before iPhone 5 and 5C owners update, we would offer the following advice: look before you leap. Why iPhone 5 and 5C owners should wait Because the iPhone 5 and 5C models are on the bottom rung of the iOS …

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iMessage Bubble Effects not working in iOS 10? Here’s why

Now playing: Watch this: iOS 10: What’s new in Messages 2:22 Apple added a ton of new features to Messages on iOS 10, from apps to sticker packs to fancy animated effects you can apply to individual messages. If you’re not completely up to speed on what’s new, be sure to read through our complete guide to Messages on iOS …

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How to unlock your iPhone without using iOS 10’s Press home to unlock

Granted, I’m still in the getting-to-know-you phase with iOS 10, but I dearly miss the slide-to-unlock gesture that I’ve been conditioned for years to use to unlock my iPhone. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve swiped to the new lock screen widgets when attempting to unlock by phone, but it’s pretty close to the number of times I’ve …

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Sleep better with iOS 10’s Bedtime alarm

Flicking up on my iPhone, tapping the Timer button from Control Center, tapping the Alarm button and then tapping to turn on my alarm is a familiar sequence, but that’s no longer the last thing I do at night before going to bed. Thanks to iOS 10’s new Bedtime alarm, my iPhone wakes me up at the same time each …

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Apple Watch: 11 new features in WatchOS 3

Now playing: Watch this: Apple Watch launches new OS and apps 2:14 iPhone and iPad users aren’t the only people being treated to a huge update with the release of iOS 10. For those with an Apple Watch, after installing iOS 10, your next step is to install WatchOS 3. A lot has changed with WatchOS 3, leaving some familiarity …

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Apple’s iOS 10 update freezes some iPhones

Another iOS update, another round of glitches. Apple on Tuesday released the latest version of its mobile software, iOS 10. The problem is some users — including me — had issues downloading the update. After going through the download and install process over Wi-Fi, the iPhone showed an error window and indicated you needed to plug it into iTunes on …

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How to leave the iOS public beta program

Last year, Apple introduced a public beta program for iOS users who were willing to help the company test iOS 9. The program continued throughout the rest of the year, allowing users to test iOS 9.2 and eventually iOS 10. Participating in the program meant users were able to check out features before the official release — something only those …

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