Apple's operating system crafted specifically for mobile devices.
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What tiny thing in iOS 5 makes you smile, or has caught you off guard?
iOS 5 is here! Geofencing, new Voices in Voice Command/Siri, and Notification Center for all!
We all know how heartfelt iOS makes you seem (Cards), how much control it gives you for managing your ...
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4answers
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How does iMessage know that the recipient is an iOS 5 device?
When you send a message using the Messages app, iOS seems to magically figure out that the recipient is on iOS 5 and automatically switches over to iMessage (blue messages instead of green SMSs).
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4answers
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Is there a real benefit to removing applications from the iOS multitasking bar?
Sometimes, if my iOS device (ipad or ipod touch) is acting sketchy or slow, I will bring up the multitasking bar (double-press the home button) and then remove items from that multitasking bar (do a ...
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4answers
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How does an iOS device keep time when it is out of power?
My iPhone is always running out of battery. However, when I power it back up, the time is still in perfect synchronization. This begs the question: "How does it keep time when it is out of battery?"
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3answers
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Harmonic noise introduced when using an iPhone dock extension cable connected to a mic peripheral
I am using a Tascam iM2 stereo mic connected to the dock of an iPhone 4S. When the peripheral device is connected directly, there is no problem. Hoever, when I use a dock extension cable, a strange ...
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Can I put Newsstand into a folder?
In iOS5 (and later) my newsstand icon will not go into a folder on either my iPod touch, or my iPad2. Anyone have any suggestions on how to move this application?
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Is it better for iOS to sync Gmail contacts using Exchange ActiveSync or the CardDAV protocol?
To date I've been using Google Sync as an Exchange account to synchronize contacts between Gmail and my iPhone. However, Google very recently announced support for syncing Gmail contacts using ...
18
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12answers
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How can I save Google Maps in iOS for offline use?
Is there a way to retain a map with as much detail as possible (street view, maps, directions, zoom levels) offline?
This question refers to the Apple maps program that shipped with iOS versions 1 ...
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3answers
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What's the canonical name for the “sunburst” waiting animation?
Is there an accepted name for the spinning animation that's displayed when one needs to wait for an indefinite amount of time? It looks like this:
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5answers
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Simple way to see a list of installed iOS apps with their storage space size?
The storage on my iPhone is nearly full. Most of the space is used by apps. I'd like to see which apps consume the most space on my device.
Is there a way to get a list of the apps with their ...
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6answers
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What RSS reader software runs on iOS, Andriod and OS X for someone used to Google reader?
What software and service functions similarly to an RSS reader which will sync between my Macs, iOS devices, and Android devices?
I am looking for a web view similar to Google reader as well as ...
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2answers
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What is the best way to set up Google mail, contacts and calendar? (consolidated)
I'm trying to understand what the best way to set up Google mail, contacts and calendars on my iPhone and iPad. There seems to be plenty of options, all of which have downsides spread over lots of ...
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2answers
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Hide specific calendars from Notification Center
I currently have five Calendar events displaying in Notification Center at a time. However, I have one specific calendar that I'd like to hide from it, as it has too many events for the ...
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4answers
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Is it possible to use an iPhone without a SIM card as an iPod touch?
Is it possible to use an iPhone without a SIM card as an iPod touch?
I have an old iPhone 3G that no longer has a SIM card and I want to use it as an iPod touch. How can I achieve this?
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7answers
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How can I force a Photo Stream sync on the iPhone?
The Settings page says that Photos will automatically by sent to Photo Stream when I am connected to Wi-Fi, however I've waited several minutes and don't see them in iPhoto. I believe they haven't ...
13
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1answer
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How do I un-trust or remove blacklisted root CAs from mobile Safari on my iPhone or iPad?
The DigiNotar root CA has been compromised and has been blacklisted by Mozilla and Chrome. I've already un-trusted their root CA in Keychain on my OS X devices, but how can I do something similar on ...
12
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5answers
677 views
Can you recommend an editor for both iOS and Mac OS X designed for writers?
Is there an editor designed specifically for writers of short prose? Currently I am using Microsoft Word and it is very heavy weight.
Large technical reports need indices, chapters, heavy formatting ...
12
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3answers
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Is there a tool I can use to securely wipe data from iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch?
Is there a tool or application that will securely wipe an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad (i.e. any iOS device?)
I'm not interested in a complete wipe that would brick the device. Rather, I'd want to ...
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8answers
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Is there a way to keep my iPhone from receiving calls/texts/alerts while listening to music?
I like to listen to music on my iPhone when running, but it's really annoying for the music to be interrupted by calls/texts/alerts. I know I can put it in airplane mode, but that will keep me from ...
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4answers
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Should I jailbreak my iPad?
I just got an iPad a couple of weeks ago. I had a co-worker pull out his iPad out and immediately start talking about jailbreaking it. I have no fear of doing it, but I do realize that sometimes going ...
11
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8answers
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How can I mirror my iPad display wirelessly?
I am looking to display my iPad screen wirelessly to an external display to demo applications. I found this video showing exactly what I want to do with an iPhone but no explanation as to what the ...
11
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1answer
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How much GPU memory do iPhones and iPads have?
I'm wondering how GPU memory works on the iPhone and iPad. After reading the Apple tech specs on the iPad 3 (http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/) it says the A5X is a system on a chip with a dual core ...
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5answers
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How can I turn off push notifications for individual apps in iOS 5?
When an app is first installed, occasionally it asks if you would like to receive push notifications for that app. Normally I click 'No' and never think about it again. But yesterday, I accidentally ...
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2answers
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Download free app updates without prompting to enter Apple ID password on iOS 6
I read somewhere in iOS 6 you don't need to enter your Apple ID password for downloading free apps and updates to already installed apps. However I see that I am still being prompted for my Apple ID ...
11
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1answer
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Which iOS devices can *not* update to iOS 4.3?
What is the complete list of iOS devices (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad) that are unable to update to iOS 4.3 or higher?
11
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2answers
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iOS 4 - Can I close an app without it staying open in the background?
I am aware that after closing an application (pressing the home button) you can enter the multi-tasking tray, hold your finger down on an icon and close an application properly. But is there an easy ...
11
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4answers
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How to push GMail to iPhone without Exchange?
Since Google has ended support for Google Sync aka Microsoft Exchange on Janurary 30th, how can I continue to get mails from GMail pushed?
As far as I know, IMAP does not support push.
I know that ...
11
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1answer
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iOS apps “could not be purchased at this time”
Every time I open the App Store on my iPad, after about 30 seconds, a message appears saying that a number of apps "could not be purchased at this time." This problem seems to originate by attempting ...
11
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2answers
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Has there been an end date established for the Maps app on iOS less than iOS 6?
It has been reported that the contract between Google and Apple to supply maps for iOS has not been renewed (or perhaps already has or is about to expire). Furthermore, it's clear that Google charges ...
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5answers
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Is it possible to read iBooks without an iOS device?
I no longer have an iPhone or iPad, but still have books in my iTunes account that I would like to read. Is there a program for OS X that will allow me to read iBooks without an iOS device?
I am ...
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9answers
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What are the disadvantages of jailbreaking iPhone 4 even if it's legal?
What are the disadvantages of jailbreaking the iPhone 4 even if it's legal? I'm interested in disadvantages in any and all terms, but especially about the warranty, future updates of iOS, and ...
10
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2answers
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Does the iPhone 4S generate a spark or detectable electric signal of any kind when receiving a call?
In my spare time, I am a volunteer for the fire brigade. Yesterday I was attending a lessons about preventing fires, and we saw a movie about a lady fueling her car while receiving a call. And "boom"! ...
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8answers
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What options exist for ad free web browsing on iOS?
In OS X I can use extensions in most browsers to block ads. This offers an distraction free browsing experience.
For example: In Safari, Chrome and Firefox I can use Adblock or Adblock Plus. Both ...
10
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4answers
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What's in the “Other” category on my iPad?
When I sync my iPad, iTunes tells me that Video accounts for so many gigabytes of space, Photos another portion, etc. etc. But iTunes also tells me that a whopping 5.5 GB is being used by "Other". ...
10
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2answers
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How does the Facebook Camera App know who I am the first time I go into it?
If you have the Facebook App on your iOS device, and you download the Facebook Camera App, the first time you go into Facebook Camera, you get:
Continue as David W.
(or whatever you're name is)
In ...
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2answers
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iTunes Sync: X items could not be synced. See iTunes for more information
Every time I sync my iPhone or iPad (both running iOS 5) with iTunes, I get this error. iTunes displays no information that I can find about what the mystery six unsynced items are. How do I find out ...
10
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2answers
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Accidentally turned on Siri using an iPhone 4 (not 4S)
I was using the Facebook app when it decided to freeze. Out of frustration, I clicked the home button multiple times. I got back to the homescreen with VoiceOver turned on ('Triple-click Home' was not ...
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4answers
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How do iOS devices handle music storage when iTunes Match is enabled?
I have an iPhone 3GS 32GB which was packed to the brim with music. Yesterday I signed up for iTunes Match, and I noticed that the Music section of the device settings in iTunes (which used to allow me ...
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3answers
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HTML / CSS / Javascript editor for the iPad?
I'm interested for a code editor for my iPad.
I've made a search on Apple Store for "HTML", and I've got a huge amount of results..
Can anyone recommend any of them?
It would be nice to have ...
9
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5answers
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Will an iOS reinstall make a jailbroken-iPhone “supported by Apple” again?
Will an iOS reinstall
Work on any jailbroken-iPhone and
Make a jailbroken-iPhone "supported by Apple"?
Similarly, does such an iOS reinstall reset the iPhone (jailbroken or not) back to a "clean, ...
9
votes
7answers
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iDevice as a Macbook remote control (remote desktop)
Is there any software application that allows iPhone or iPod Touch to be used as an advanced remote control for a Macbook Pro?
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5answers
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How accurate are iOS apps that measure heart rate?
There are apps like Instant Heart Rate and Cardiograph which claim to be able to measure heart rate by reading color changes on arterial pressure change. They generally require you to place your ...
9
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2answers
777 views
What data does the Carrier IQ daemon log from iPhones?
There has been little written technically about the Carrier IQ software on iPhones despite it being present on iOS 3, 4, and now iOS 5.
From what I can tell, the daemons vary depending on the ...
9
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2answers
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After deleting an app, can you (much) later reinstall it and restore its data from iCloud?
I have several games that, combined, use up a pretty good chunk of my iPhone's flash. I haven't played some of them for a while, and would like to remove them. However, at least before iCloud, ...
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2answers
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Can iOS 5 Wi-fi sync be used over VPN?
With iTunes Wi-fi sync in iOS 5, it seems that the host iTunes machine and the iOS device have to be on the same LAN. Is it possible to circumvent that requirement by accessing the user's LAN (with ...
9
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3answers
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Full screen ad on iPhone in place of lock screen
I own an iPhone 3GS and use it as personal hotspot for my MacBook Pro via USB.
The iPhone is running iOS 5.1.1, and the MacBook is running a Mountain Lion preview. However the question is not ...
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5answers
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Is an unlocked phone and a jailbroken phone the same thing?
I just read that apple is now selling unlocked phones? I also read somewhere earlier (probably Wikipedia) that jailbreaking was made legal.
Is jailbreaking and unlocking the same in this context?
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8
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3answers
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Can the iPad / iPad 2 handle iOS 6?
I've heard anecdotal evidence of iOS 6 seriously impairing the performance of the iPhone 4 (and had a poor personal experience with it on iOS 5). I was wondering if anyone has had any problems ...
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2answers
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How to clean old iPhone 4 for selling after buying a new iPhone 5?
I just upgraded to the iPhone 5 and plan on selling my old iPhone 4. However, I want to make sure I don't keep any personal information (photos, emails, contacts) on the device. Since both iPhones are ...
8
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2answers
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How can I force my iPad to lock?
There are certain times when I would like to be able to force my iPad to go to passcode lock mode immediately, rather than waiting for the usual 15-minute timeout.
I currently have "require passcode ...
