Team Mobilepains iPhones and iPads use the same port for charging – Type C. But just because you can use a MacBook charger on an iPhone, does that mean you should? You’d be surprised to know that you actually can safely do so! As long as the charger provides power equal to or more than your iPhone … Read more
Straight Talk is a popular prepaid carrier that offers excellent rates on service. If you have a Straight Talk phone, you may wonder if you can use it with AT&T service. To switch your Straight Talk phone to AT&T, your device must be compatible with the AT&T network. Secondly, you need to make sure that … Read more
Is your iCloud backup process taking too long to complete? Are you wondering whether you can pause an iCloud backup and resume it later? While there is no easy way to pause an iCloud backup, you can stop an iCloud backup in progress from the settings of your iPhone. Go to Settings > Tap on … Read more
Are you someone who forgets to turn off their iPad or keeps it turned on all the time intentionally? You can leave your iPad turned on 24/7 without causing any damage to the device no matter how long provided the temperature remains between 32° F – 95° F iPads have proper ventilation, and are designed … Read more
After deleting an app from your iPhone, it may still show up in your app library or in your app search, and you may still be able to launch and use it. If a deleted app is still showing up on your iPhone, it may be because you’ve only removed the app from your home … Read more
Unlocked phones can either be factory unlocked or network unlocked. What’s the difference? Factory unlocked means the phone was bought directly from the mobile company or an authorized vendor pre-unlocked. It’s not carrier locked and can be used with any compatible carrier. Network unlocked means it was bought carrier-locked and then unlocked by the carrier … Read more
You frequently need to adjust the system volume on Android, whether you want to tone down your ringtone so it doesn’t disturb you, or want to have the volume up to keep an eye on urgent messages. The system volume is the volume you can adjust on the device, including the volume of your ringtone, … Read more
When you buy an unlocked smartphone through Best Buy, you can choose to “activate today” or “activate later” . What is the difference? “Activate today” means the phone comes with a service plan and a new SIM card from a supported carrier, with a discounted device price. “Activate later” means you can use a SIM … Read more
Apple provides 5GB of iCloud storage free of charge for every Apple user. If you need more than 5GB of storage, you need to buy an iCloud storage plan. After subscribing, what will happen if you stop paying for storage? If you stop paying for iCloud, any new photos or videos will not be uploaded … Read more
If you own an Android device, you know that the Android OS needs to be updated on a frequent basis. These updates enhance the overall performance of your device by fixing some bugs, advancing security, and adding the latest features. You may wonder if you can update your Android device if there is no SIM … Read more