Author: Tushar Thakur
Tushar Thakur passionately explores the realms of technology, iPhone, and gaming providing expert guidance in an ever-evolving tech world. His full-time dedication to blogging and digital marketing solidifies his commitment to delivering well-researched, authoritative insights.
One of the most common issues for iPhone users is the message “Your SIM sent a Text Message” popping up from time to time. It has been reported across the different versions and releases of the iOS-operated smartphone. The single most significant reason the message comes to the screen is that the iPhone has sent out an SMS message without the knowledge of the user. Listed down below are some of the most common fixes to the issue of unwanted messages coming up. The list is by no means exhaustive and is meant for use with the latest version of…
Emojis and stickers can be a good way to create a meaningful conversation. I know many people see emojis as a less intimate way of texting, but they can frequently express emotions that words cannot. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram had introduced this feature way back, but how do you react to a message using an emoji on an iPhone? Here is a quick guide on how to use emojis to react to a message on the iPhone. How to React to a Message Using an Emoji on an iPhone You can react to a message using an emoji by…
Audio messages are a convenient way to (literally) speak your mind in a digital conversation. But, unlike text messages, audio messages can be tricky to keep track of. For instance, it is not easy to understand whether you have accidentally sent an audio message or whether the recipient has listened to the message. In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know to determine if someone heard your audio message on your iPhone. Keeping Track of When Somebody Hears Your Audio Message If you use iMessage on your iPhone, you can look for the Played tag that…
MagSafe, Apple’s magnetic charging and accessory ecosystem, changed how we interact with our smartphones. While primarily designed for iPhones, its convenience and versatility have also made it desirable for other devices, including Android phones. The Samsung Galaxy Flip phones are no exception, with their sleek and compact foldable experience. This article discusses how MagSafe accessories work on Z Flip phones, from the original flagship to the latest Z Flip 6, and how the Android foldable can benefit from them. How Does MagSafe Accessories Work? MagSafe utilizes a ring of magnets strategically placed on the back of a device. This magnetic…
In 2024, the average online experience is unimaginable without search engines. Besides visits to social media sites and other frequently visited pages, almost all interactions and research for goods and services are conducted through Google, Bing, and other key search engines. Alongside the client’s incredible convenience, the rules governing search engine results pages (SERP) have created a whole new discipline for progressing digital marketing – Search Engine Optimization (SEO). With SEO, modern businesses battle with competitors to become the top result for relevant and popular search results. By tailoring to the rules and requirements of the search engine algorithm, brands…
Macs and iPhones are your digital companions. However, their storage capacity is finite. The dreaded “storage full” notification can bring entertainment and productivity to a screeching halt and turn your world upside down. No need to worry because this guide brings you the tools and knowledge required to reclaim storage space so you can prevent common issues, such as sluggish performance, frequent app crashes, limited functionality, and battery drain. Taming The Mac Storage Meltdown The Mac startup disk full problem is a serious issue demanding your full attention. When the startup disk issues such a warning, it means your hard…
iMessage is well-liked for many things and has become a big reason for picking iPhones over Android. Yet, many iMessage users do not know they can play cool games within the application. They are no AAA titles, but they are fun. Gomoku is one of those popular games that you can play on iMessage. So, if you want to know more, this guide will tell you how to play Gomoku on iMessage. Play Gomoku on iMessage To play Gomoku on iMessage, you need to download the GamePigeon app. Once you have installed this app, you can launch the Gomoku game…
It is an urban legend that Apple does its best to keep the iPhone experience as fast as possible. So, most people do not think about third-party apps that can speed up their iPhone models. In reality, however, you can use some cleaner and phone optimizer apps to declutter your iPhone, speeding up the device. In this article, I have talked about 12 of the best apps to speed up the iPhone. 12 Best Apps to Speed up iPhone Models Before I begin, I would like to provide an overview of the apps on this list. I have maintained a…
Apple Intelligence was one of Apple’s most exciting and focused announcements during WWDC 2024. Even though Apple announced that Apple Intelligence would be available in the fall of 2024, reports now suggest that this feature will be fully available on your devices in the second quarter of 2025. Departing from its usual approach, Apple has announced a vague timeline for the arrival of Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. For one, the Apple Intelligence-based features are unavailable in the developer beta. They will also not be available in the public betas, which are expected to be announced…
With the family sharing option on iPhone, you can seamlessly share your subscriptions/app purchases with anyone in your family. It works great most of the time. However, you may often encounter a problem where you see a message that “family information is not available”. While this is a typical error, it can be frustrating. But, don’t worry; this guide will tell you how to fix the family information is not available error. Family Information Is Not Available Error: Brief Explanation An error occurs when your iPhone cannot fetch your Apple ID family information from the servers. You can solve this…
Apple does a great job of optimizing your iPhone to give consistent performance regardless of your usage patterns, and the device can learn your usage patterns to allocate and manage system resources properly. Still, installing applications that slow down your iPhone can ruin the entire setup. Trust me, there are many. In this guide, I will talk about 10 apps that slow down your iPhone and some ways to avoid them. Apps That Slow Down Your iPhone Social media, dating, finance, news, and cleaning apps can slow down your iPhone when used without care. It is essential not to have…
You must have noticed the Join button when coming across a FaceTime group call. It lets you join a particular call. But why does the FaceTime button say join in messages even when there is only one person? This might confuse you, but I am here to clear up all that confusion. In this guide, I will tell you what this join button means and how you can fix it. Join Button in Messages with One Person: Meaning The FaceTime Join button appears in messages with one person in two instances. First, the person could be waiting for you to…
If you use iMessage, you might be notified that someone has emphasized an image. You might not understand this message if you are new to iMessage and the Apple ecosystem. At the same time, this is a typical notification for those who are pretty active in the iMessage group chats. In this guide, I have explained what emphasized an image means on iPhone and in the context of iMessage. Emphasized an Image: What It Means The Emphasized Image reaction on iPhone means someone has reacted to your message with an iPhone reaction called Emphasize. This reaction is used to show…
Despite the increasing popularity of communication apps, we still heavily rely on text messages. It is a safe go-to option for most people, especially on iPhones, thanks to iMessage. So, I can imagine your frustration when you cannot send a text because it says, “Message blocking is active”. On the bright side, you can easily fix the “message blocking is active” on iPhone error. I will also explain why your iPhone shows the error. What To Do When You See “Message Blocking is Active” on your iPhone? If you want to fix the message-blocking active error on your iPhone, you…
With only a few days left for Apple’s major developer event, people have many expectations from iOS 18. While everyone focuses on AI features, the latest rumors suggest Apple Music will also get a playback-centric feature with iOS 18. This feature is supposedly called Smart Song Transitions, and it will change how the crossfade mode works when moving from one song to another. However, the sources have not clarified what this transition feature is intended for. It could be an option to modify how the crossfade mode works when you shift between songs, but this option is already available on…