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Apple Tips & Tricks
Every new version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS adds features – and hides many of them so well that even long-time Apple users miss them. On top of that come everyday problems: backups failing, AirDrop refusing to work, Wi-Fi passwords disappearing.
This is where step-by-step guides for exactly those moments live: from setting up a new iPhone to transferring data to uncovering hidden features in iOS and macOS. Every guide is verified against the current version – so the steps are correct when you actually need them.
Topics range from basics for newcomers to specialized features for power users: setting up iCloud properly, pairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone, using Focus modes effectively, resetting old devices for resale. When problems come up, the solution isn't just shown – it's also explained why something goes wrong, so the same issue can be solved independently next time.
Quick start guide for iPhone: Instructions and troubleshooting
Quick start guide for iPhone, step by step: what it requires, what distinguishes the two options, and what helps if nothing happens.
Read moreDetailsTransferring data to a new iPhone: All methods at a glance
Quick start, cable, iCloud or computer: all ways to get the new iPhone, what's not included and what deadlines apply to backups.
Read moreDetailsHow to update AirPods firmware: Instructions for all models
How to check and update AirPods firmware: the steps on the iPhone, the special case of AirPods Max, and what helps if the update gets stuck.
Read moreDetailsiPhone update problems: All solutions at a glance
How to solve iPhone update problems yourself: stuck downloads, error messages, restart loops – and what is completely normal after the update.
Read moreDetailsCreate, change, and delete an Apple account (formerly Apple ID)
Creating an Apple account, changing your email address, or deleting your account: all the steps – and what remains locked after deletion.
Read moreDetailsResetting your iPhone: All reset methods at a glance
Soft reset, hard reset, or factory reset: Which method helps when, what gets deleted, and how to prepare your iPhone beforehand...
Read moreDetailsFast charging for iPhone 18 Pro: The power adapter is key
Fast charging for the iPhone 18 Pro: 50 percent in 15 minutes is only possible with the right power adapter. All specifications and requirements...
Read moreDetailsApple Watch GPS or Cellular: The difference explained
Apple Watch GPS or Cellular: €120 extra, a monthly fee, and two cases where the choice isn't even there...
Read moreDetailsJuice Jacking: How dangerous foreign USB ports really are
Juice jacking is considered a danger at public charging stations. How well is the iPhone protected, and what really helps when you're out and about?.
Read moreDetailsActivate FileVault: Encrypt and protect your Mac hard drive
FileVault encrypts your Mac's hard drive and password-protects access. Here's how to activate the protection in just a few steps.
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