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CLEVELAND, Ohio — When your cellphone breaks the easiest and sometimes most practical solution is to just buy a new one. But can you save hundreds of dollars by just getting it fixed? Maybe. Or maybe ...

Dara Weinstein remembers the fateful moment as if it were yesterday. She had just finished filming a video on someone else’s phone and was turning a celebratory somersault when her iPhone 11 came ...

When an iPhone camera fails to open or captures videos without sound, it signals an iOS system repair. Regardless of the reason, you need reliable ...

You’ve probably heard this advice before, but it’s effective: If the phone simply stops working right, turn it off, wait a few minutes, and turn it on again. That clears memory, which can correct a ...

Buying a smartphone is a big investment. This is especially true if you buy one that just hit the market. When you spend up to $1,000 on a smartphone, you probably want peace of mind that it will last ...

If your phone has ever unexpectedly died, you’re probably familiar with the wave of emotions that follow—from worrying about losing your data to concerns about expensive repairs. Fortunately, in many ...

It happens to the best of us. You’re getting out of the car, your phone tumbles from your pocket, and suddenly you’re looking at a cracked screen. According to Consumer Reports’ 2022 smartphone survey ...

If your iPhone battery drains faster after updating to iOS 26, wait 24–48 hours for background tasks to settle. Then update to iOS 26.1, restart your iPhone, check and update battery-draining apps, ...

Newer iPhone models come preset with SOS mode. Once activated, this feature contacts emergency services to assist one in need. It can be used without SIM cards and even activated when the cell service ...