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Idowu
Idowu
Idowu is an avid tech writer and a software surfer who loves covering knowledge gaps in consumer software, including anything related to iPhones. Well, when he's not reading and learning new things, you'll find Idowu losing gallantly on a solid chessboard or virtually on Lichess.
How to use Guided Access on iPhone and iPad
If you want to restrict people’s accessibility to certain apps or features on your iPhone, Guided Access comes in handy. For instance, you can pin your iPhone to the Photos app only, and the current user won’t be able to…
How to use Apple Pay Cash on iPhone
Apple Pay Cash lets you send and receive money via SMS on your iPhone. You can use this money to pay for in-app services and buy items online via Apple pay. Or you can even use it to settle your…
How to share contacts on iPhone: 4 Easy ways
Whether you want to share your contacts with other people, back them up somewhere or send them to your new device, it’s easy on the iPhone. However, while you can share single contacts via the Contacts app, sharing multiple contacts…
11 iPhone settings for senior citizens
The way we use technology changes as we age, partly due to its constantly evolving nature and our probable inability to keep up with the pace. However, the iPhone comes with elder-friendly features to make the UI easy to navigate…
What is blacklisted iPhone? How to unblock IMEI to fix it
The International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number is unique to every mobile device and is used to identify it by network providers. Invariably, no two mobile devices have similar IMEI numbers. The IMEI number serves multiple purposes; a notable one…
How to remove music player from iPhone lock screen
The music widget on the iPhone displays a currently playing track, voice, or video on the iPhone, even when you lock the screen. While this is normal, it can be frustrating when it fails to close—even if you’ve tried to…
Why is my iPhone showing an Emergency Override Charging alert
iPhones released after the iPhone 7 offer a certain degree of resistance to water exposure. As a fail-safe mechanism, the iPhone is set to pause charging automatically until the lightning ports dry off to prevent hazards. But what if there’s…
How to clean iPhone speakers and microphone
The iPhone produces top-notch pictures and has many features that make it enjoyable for users. But what’s an iPhone without its speaker and microphone. Although other factors might cause your iPhone speaker and mic to malfunction, stuck dirt, dust, and…
9 Ways to fix WhatsApp reconnecting problem on iPhone
You deserve the best experience you can get, whether you’re making a WhatsApp call or chatting with a friend. Although WhatsApp might seldom try to reconnect if your network is unstable, it’s worth your attention if it becomes frequent or…
4K Tokkit review: Download TikTok videos on desktop quickly
Some TikTok videos are worth saving so we can keep viewing them. And we might even share them with our friends. Although you might download videos directly from the TikTok mobile app, it’s impossible on the web version. Besides, you…
How to add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet
In its September 2021 press release, Apple announced the first states across the US to adopt its driver’s license/state ID scheme. This feature lets you present a digitally verifiable copy of your ID via your iPhone or Apple Watch at select…
How to make a gif on iPhone and iPad
While emojis are a great way to communicate our emotions, GIFs are even better. They go a long way to give people a demonstrated short scene of our reaction and communicate deep thoughts in a flash. Besides, it becomes more…
How to add notes to iCloud Keychain entries on iPhone and iPad
Apple’s recent iOS 15.4 update bundles some salient features. A remarkable addition is that it lets you add notes to credentials stored in iCloud Keychain. You probably know the power of iCloud Keychain with password autofill. But this new feature…
Calendar alerts not working on iPhone or iPad? 12 Fixes
The calendar on iOS and iPadOS can be a lifesaver when keeping track of upcoming events through notifications. But if you’ve ever missed a scheduled event or more on your iPhone due to Calendar alerts failure, you’re right to question…
How to fix WhatsApp not backing up to iCloud
While Android stores your WhatsApp data locally, the iPhone stores it remotely on iCloud. Thus, WhatsApp failing to back up to iCloud might mean losing your data when you change your device or uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. It also means…
How to block unwanted emails on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
While you don’t see spam emails in your primary mail directory or receive notifications for them, some emails evade spam detection and land in your primary folder. If you are as tired of receiving such emails as I am, there’s…
How to clear keyboard history on iPhone and iPad
The iPhone keyboard can be a nagging intruder, correcting every word you type. If this happens to you, it’s due to cluttered keyboard history that understands your typing patterns and saves the words you have used over time. Thus, correcting…
How to delete your Spotify account from iPhone and iPad
Whether switching to a cheaper Spotify alternative or creating a new account, it’s easier to delete your Spotify account from an iPhone or iPad. Depending on your plan, there are 2 ways of doing this. In this article, I’ll show…
Best clock widgets for iPhone Home Screen
Starting with iOS 14, the iPhone has received a detailed built-in clock widget that most users find intriguing. But to make their user interface more compelling and give it a facelift, most users are turning to third-party clock widgets. These…
How to find the MAC address on an iPhone or iPad
Some companies or organizations operate on a close Wi-Fi network. So it’s not uncommon for them to ask their staff for their MAC address. Well, you might be confused about what this strange acronym means. To start, MAC stands for…
How to recover deleted messages in Messenger on iPhone or web
It can be frustrating when you can’t find important messages or chats on Facebook. You might’ve even concluded that you’ve deleted them already. However, Facebook has a reputation for keeping memories (read data). Hence, there are ways to recover deleted…
How to set up and use Walking Steadiness on iPhone
Are you likely to fall while walking? You might want to find out using the Walking Steadiness feature on your iPhone. It’s one of the health features that Apple rolled out with iOS 15. But how does it work? And…
How to upgrade your iCloud account to iCloud+ from any device
Apple’s iCloud+ is a paid cloud storage rolled out with iOS 15 with 3 plans: 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB. Besides increasing your backup storage across all your Apple devices, iCloud+ gives you access to the Hide my Email feature as…