The Apple Devices app replaces the old “device” part of iTunes on Windows. Use it to install updates, make encrypted local backups, restore a glitchy iPhone, and move files by cable—fast and without ...

Upgrading your phone's system is a big step. Here's how to make a good backup of your data just in case something goes ...

Backing up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac is the fastest and most reliable way to protect your data, and is especially useful before updates, repairs, or device replacement. Local backups are like ...

Apple’s default iCloud backup is convenient, but it quietly nudges iPhone owners into a monthly bill that can feel permanent once photos and videos pile up. A more private and potentially safer option ...

Using a cable rated for fast data speeds, the process can be surprisingly swift, and is my preferred way to upgrade to a new iPhone. Connect both phones via the cable; note that you might need an ...

Apple is working on a new framework that will allow third-party photo apps to back up images more reliably. Here are the details. Alongside the (likely) final stages of development ahead of the ...

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On Monday, Apple will release the iPhone’s next operating system, iOS 26, to the general public. The new operating system features the most radical redesign of the iPhone’s software in over a decade.

Before starting the restoration process, it’s important to prepare your iPhone properly. This involves resetting the device to factory settings, which clears all existing data and allows you to access ...