Smart Phone Tips Archives - Page 18 of 65

Q&A: How can I find a missing app on my iPhone?

Posted on September 27, 2023

Question from Mariana: I installed an app on my iPhone but I can’t find it.

I thought new apps always went on the Home screen, but this one didn’t.

How can I find it so I can add it to my Home screen? [Read more…]

Q&A: How accurate are the “Scam Likely” labels on incoming phone calls ?

Posted on September 27, 2023

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Question from Rhonda: My cell service is from T-Mobile and they label calls they think might be from scammers as “Scam Likely”.

I get several of these “Scam Likely” calls a day and I’ve been just ignoring them.

But the other day I got a call from my friend (who lives out of state) and it mistakenly labeled her call as “Scam Likely”. [Read more…]

Warning: Your smartphone photos can put your security at risk

Posted on September 20, 2023

Did you know that by default, every photo you take with your smartphone has the location where the photo was taken added to the photo’s metadata?

That means anyone who manages to view one of your photos can easily find out exactly where that photo was taken.

For most people this isn’t a concern because they only share their personal photos with family members and friends. After all, most of those folks will likely know where you live and work anyway, right?

The above being said, here are some things to consider… [Read more…]

Why you should use a ‘burner’ phone on your next vacation

Posted on September 11, 2023

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Everyone deserves a nice vacation every now and then, but if you’re like me you’d rather not have to deal with some of the headaches that can arise while you’re enjoying a short break from everyday life.

These days one of the most common vacation headaches is having an expensive smart phone get stolen, lost or damaged while you’re splashing around in the surf or checking out the shops in your favorite resort town.

Replacing a damaged smart phone is a big enough hassle in itself, but even worse is having to deal with the aftermath of losing one altogether or having it get stolen. [Read more…]