In iOS 17.5, Apple added a "Repair State" feature that's designed to allow an iPhone to be sent in for service without having to deactivate Find My and Activation Lock. Keep reading to learn how it ...

Apple's Find My feature is incredibly valuable, as it allows you to easily track your iPhone if it's ever lost or stolen. With Find My, you can locate your device on a map, play a sound to help you ...

Currently, when you need to send an iPhone for repair to Apple or an authorized repair center, you first have to turn off Find My. That way, Apple knows that you own that iPhone and that it’s not a ...

I've taken the iPhone's Find My app for granted ever since it debuted. It lets me track the handset and enables Activation Lock. This is a key safety feature. It prevents thieves from using the iPhone ...

A ‘very small percentage’ of the phones have a rear camera that may not show a preview. A ‘very small percentage’ of the phones have a rear camera that may not show a preview. is a senior reporter ...

Apple has gone all in on the Right to Repair movement, and you can now buy genuine parts to repair an iPhone 17 or iPhone Air yourself.

I break a lot of iPhones. In fact, it's part of my job. The most recent victim of a CNET drop test was the third-generation iPhone SE. I'm sorry to say the results weren't pretty. The iPhone SE was ...

Q: I cracked the screen on my iPhone 12 and have been living with the damage for a while. Apple now has a Self Service Repair program so I’m wondering, should I try to fix my iPhone screen myself? A: ...

So your iPhone says "iPhone Unavailable" on the lock screen and doesn't let you enter a passcode to get in? Don't worry. This page shows you how to fix and unlock an unavailable iPhone. When ...

Some people reported having cellular connectivity issues with Apple's iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air. An update for iOS 26 should solve the problem. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, ...

Apple’s do-it-yourself tools and instructions are far from ideal for most of us. I know this because I broke my phone trying to use them. By Brian X. Chen Apple last month released its first ...