The Verge staff varies widely as to how ‘smart’ our homes are, ranging from one or two stray devices to entire planned networks.
If you’re wondering why your iPhone is running out of power before the end of the day, the answer may not be that your battery is ailing. We’ve got a bunch of suggestions to help you find out whether one or more of your apps is responsible, and how to handle the problem.
It’s very easy to move your data from an older (or lost, or broken) iPhone — as long as you’ve arranged for it to be backed up, either to iCloud or, if you’d prefer, to a computer. Here’s how you can make sure that your info is safe.
According to the CDC, repeated exposure to loud sounds — say, listening to your favorite music at ear-splitting levels via your earphones — can permanently damage your hearing. Luckily, some phones — specifically, iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones — have apps that can set a decibel limit and, as a result, prevent harm. Here’s how to find them.
What you’ll get is likely to be a blank screen. Streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, and HBO Max are understandably nervous about letting people make copies of their copyrighted stuff — but just as understandably, fans want photos and clips of their favorite scenes. Here’s how to get that screenshot you’re trying for.
