You can transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC without iTunes. In this practical tip, we present the three best options. Transfer photos to PC using Windows Explorer With Windows Explorer you can download your photos from your iPhone to your PC without any additional program: To do this, connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable...

From iOS 12 you can measure distances with the measuring tape app called "Measure". How this works and how to use the app is explained in the practical tip. This is how the tape measure app works on iOS 12 If you are in the hardware store, want to measure something in the furniture store or need to take measurements quickly at home, a measuring tape or a yardstick is not always at hand...

If you want to control your Mac or MacBook via the iPhone or iPad, there are several ways to do this. We present two options. Control Mac for free via iPhone & iPad The easiest and above all free of charge is the remote control with a small tool from Google. Download and install the Google Chrome browser and the Chrome Remote Desktop tool on your Mac...

A success story since the first iPhone appeared in 2007: We have listed all models of the smartphone in an ordered order - and meanwhile some models have already come together here. 1. iPhone The triumphal march of mobile apps began with the first iPhone Apple launched the first iPhone on November 9, 2007, heralding the smartphone era...

The touchscreen glass of the iPad broke in the event of a fall. What does a repair cost, or is it even a warranty claim? The iPad glass has broken: what to do? First of all, the bad news: Even if you still have a guarantee on your iPad - Apple does not pay for certain damages. That's in the fine print...

With WhatsApp you can change the language of the menu as well as the keyboard. We'll show you how to do this on iPhone and Android. WhatsApp: Change language on Android In the WhatsApp settings you will not find any options for the menu or keyboard language. Instead, the app is based on the language of your Android system...

If you want to transfer contacts from your iPhone to Mac, this usually works in just a few steps and without additional software. In this practical tip we will show you how this works. Transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac via iCloud iCloud is a service that Apple offers to sync iPhone with Mac. We'll show you how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac...

If you skipped unlocking the SIM card when starting the iPhone, you do not have to restart the device. We will show you how you can also unlock the SIM card later. iPhone: unlock SIM card via Settings The appropriate option for unlocking the SIM PIN is hidden in the settings. Just follow our step-by-step guide to unlock the SIM...

An absolute horror scenario for every iPhone owner: Suddenly your iPhone won't work anymore. There are many reasons for this. We'll show you a few steps that can help to turn your iPhone back on. In case of deep discharge: start the iPhone in recovery mode The simplest explanation for the fact that your cell phone is no longer working: It is deeply discharged...

The iTunes error message 0xe80000a is a common problem for users of a mobile device. This occurs when connecting to iTunes and can be fixed without great effort. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do it. iTunes error message 0xe80000a: causes 0xe80000a is a typical iTunes error message that can appear quite often...

USB Type C is in the starting blocks and is already being used in some cases - for example with the new MacBook. Here you will find the most important advantages of the new connector. USB Type C - speed advantages Compared to USB 3.0, the Type C connector with USB 3.1 is known for its enormous bandwidth and higher current...

If you want to connect a USB stick to your tablet, several stones will be put in your way. We show you how to do it correctly. Connect USB stick to Android tablet Note: You will learn how to connect a USB stick to the iPad in another practical tip. The required standard USB OTG from Android 3.1 is supported on Android tablets...

Although there is a large variety of smartphones from all sorts of manufacturers, they all have a basis: the apps. In this practical tip, we explain what apps are and what you need them for. Smartphone basics: what are apps? "App" is short for "Application". Application means "application (software)"...

As the official WhatsApp beta tester, you will always receive the latest updates before everyone else and can try out and use the new features. You don't even have to apply for it - we explain to you in this practical tip how you become one of the popular beta testers. Become a WhatsApp beta tester with Android smartphone The messenger app WhatsApp keeps surprising with new features: Video telephony was recently introduced and now lets you communicate with your loved ones via video...

WhatsApp is probably the most popular messenger on the market. Over time, some curious facts and statistics have accumulated, which we present to you in this article. 1. Valuable, world-famous, WhatsApp - curious messenger statistics WhatsApp has more than 450 million users, of which around 70 percent are active every day...

You can restore your iPhone even without iTunes. A feature can be found in the iOS settings. We'll show you what to look out for. Recover iPhone without iTunes In the "Settings" you can reset your iPhone to the factory settings. However, all stored data such as music, pictures and messages are lost...

If you want to set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, there are a few things to consider. We will tell you how the service works, what you should pay attention to and give you helpful tips. How does iCloud work and how do I activate the service? iCloud can be installed on all mobile Apple devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, as well as on Macbooks and Windows computers...

"With a swipe to the left" - this is how you found the search function on iPhone and iPad. With iOS 7, however, this is no longer possible. Find out exactly where the search is now hidden in this practical tip. How to find the search function in iOS 7 Swipe down with one finger in the middle of the screen...

If you want accurate results from your iPhone compass, you should recalibrate it before using it. We'll show you how. Recalibrate the compass on the iPhone If you open the compass app, it must be calibrated each time you start it. If this is not the case on your device, simply restart the iPhone...

There are many finished cases for the iPhone. Of course, it is nicer if you design your own cover. We present three online shops where you can quickly and easily design your own iPhone cases. 1. caseable: iPhone cases and covers made from water bottles At caseable you design high quality bags and back covers for your iPhone: Special features: You can design covers with your own photos and texts...

The Apple Watch is a great addition to the iPhone or iPad and can be a real support in everyday life. You can find out what you can do if the smartwatch does not pair here. Apple Watch does not pair: First measures If the Apple Watch is not pairing and the cause is unknown, you should try the following simple steps first: Make sure you haven't accidentally turned on airplane mode...

If you want to give your family, friends or colleagues an overview of your appointments or want to share a calendar, you can easily share the calendar on your iPhone. We'll show you how to do it step by step. Instructions: Share and share iPhone calendar Note: In order not only to see the shared calendar, but also to edit it, the invited person must have an Apple ID...

If your iPhone or iPad keeps restarting, there can be various reasons. The following practical tip will show you how to solve the problem. You can do that if your iPhone / iPad keeps restarting A software problem is likely responsible for the frequent reboots of your iPhone or iPad. To prevent possible data loss during restarts and a reset, you should first create a backup...

In this article we will explain the importance of the most important experimental WebKit functions for Safari on iPhone and iPad. This is WebKit - experimental functions for Safari WebKit is the browser engine for Apple's Safari browser. It is being developed as an open source by Apple and a large community...

With Mail for the iPhone or iPad, you need to save emails as PDF to share them in a messenger or save them on your device. We'll explain how to do it. Hidden function enables PDF export of emails to the iPhone The pre-installed iOS mail app is very tidy and appears spartan, when it comes to forwarding mails to other programs...

If your Apple Music app stops working, you can often fix the error yourself with a few simple steps. In this practical tip, we will give you some tips to help you start Apple Music again. Apple Music doesn't work - so fix the problem With Apple Music, you can enjoy your favorite music on demand. With the app, you even have the music ready on the go...

You cannot set the alarm volume separately on iPhone and iPad. In this practical tip, we explain how to turn the sound louder and quieter. Set the volume of the alarm clock on the iPhone The alarm volume corresponds to the normal ringtone volume of your iPhone and iPad. To be able to adjust these using the side buttons or in the control center, you must first activate the option in the settings: First, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad...

Sometimes it is necessary to install old versions of iOS apps on the iPhone. This is the case if you are using an old version of the Apple operating system. In this guide we clarify how you can do the installation. Install old iOS apps - the reasons If you have an old iPhone, you may not be able to use current apps...

If you recently wanted to update apps on iOS 13 and did not find any updates, then we will explain two methods for you to manage your updates. Update iOS 13 apps automatically The updates in the app store seem to have disappeared. You can do this in your account by switching automatic updates on and off and also controlling access to mobile data for updates...

The HomePod is the first smart speaker that you can use with Apple's Siri voice assistant. But there are a number of alternatives that work with your iOS devices. We present the three best alternatives here. The classic HomePod alternative: Amazon Echo The Amazon Echo laid the foundation for a number of completely new technology products: the so-called smart speakers...

Over time, the iPad and iPad Mini become sluggish and slow. With these tempo tips you can get everything out of your Apple tablet. For more speed: Quit running apps on the iPad The iPad manages active apps in the background very reliably. Nevertheless, it can get very slow with many open apps. Thanks to the iOS Task Manager, this problem is quickly resolved: Switch to the home screen of the iPad and press the home button twice quickly...

Tropico, the "dictator simulator", is available on the iPad and now leads you comfortably from the sofa into tropical island worlds that you should rule with skill, charisma and corruption. Tropico on the iPad and iPhone Feral Interactive has already taken on several ports of popular PC and console games for iOS and Android...

Apple will roll out its latest operating system, iOS 13, in autumn 2019. Among other things, it brings the long-awaited dark mode. IPadOS also appears in a new version. You can find out here whether your iPhone or iPad model will also receive an update. iOS 13: These devices get the update iOS 13 will be rolled out from September 2019 and brings many innovations to iOS 13...

You can also back up your iPhone contacts without iTunes. In this practical tip, we will introduce you to the best options for data backup. Back up iPhone contacts without iTunes: Use iCloud Latest videos Back up iPhone contacts without iTunes: Open Settings on your iPhone Go to "iCloud" Activate the synchronization of your contacts in iCloud With an iCloud account, you can automatically sync your iPhone contacts with all devices: Open the "Settings" on your iPhone...

When you get a new iPhone, you can import your contacts' phone numbers from your SIM. We show you how to do this. Copy SIM contacts to iPhone - Here's how it works Already in the first iOS versions you could import your contacts from the SIM card. That hasn't changed on iOS 7 either. So all your phone numbers are available directly in the address book...

Your WhatsApp keyboard can be changed and adjusted in a few simple steps. So you can make typing a lot easier. We'll show you the options for customization. WhatsApp: Change keyboard settings Both Android users and iOS users can customize the keyboard for WhatsApp according to their own needs. This includes not only the choice between different keyboards, but also other conveniences such as auto-correction and word suggestions for faster typing...

You can set up your GMX account on your iPhone or iPad in just a few steps - without having to use additional apps. We'll show you exactly how that works. Set up GMX mail on iPhone or iPad Go to the "Settings" of your device and tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendar". Then choose "Add Account" and then "Other"> "Add Mail Account"...

With the mail app on the iPhone and iPad, you already manage your emails very well. This practical tip shows you how to delete all messages at once. Delete all emails on iPhone and iPad If you swipe an email from right to left on your iDevice, you can delete it directly. With several messages, however, this takes a very long time...

Whether a small fall, dust, scratches or liquid - with the right iPad protective case you can protect your Apple tablet from damage. Here we show you which models are really suitable from the multitude of protective sleeves and what you should consider. iPad cases: the almost perfect all-round protection iPad cases protect your iPad from all sides, but of course leave functions like the volume control free...

You can activate iMessage on your iPhone or iPad so that you don't have to write text messages all the time. This means that users who also use iMessage receive their message via the Internet instead of via the mobile network. We'll show you how it's done. Turn on iMessage on iPhone and iPad If you do not have an SMS flat, you can save a lot of money by using iMessage...

Apple has made it much easier to delete your Apple ID as part of the new General Data Protection Regulation 2018. You can apply for this now on Apple's data and data protection website. How to delete your Apple ID Open this link and log in there with your Apple ID. Under the menu item "Manage your data", select the option "Delete your account" and click on "Start"...

Diets are not always easy to follow. This is easier with a calorie tracker. We show you the 3 best weight loss apps that are really worthwhile in this article. Calorie tracker: Noom Coach The Noom Coach app is available free of charge for iOS and Android. Note: The version for iPhone and iPad requires the operating system iOS 9-...

If you do not want to order a new SIM card, you can simply cut your nano SIM card to size. We'll show you how it's done. Cut the nano SIM card correctly Current smartphones such as the iPhone X require the smallest form of SIM card: the nano SIM. A mini or micro SIM is much larger and a bit thicker, but the chip is always the same...

You can easily manage appointments on your iPhone calendar. There are different approaches to delete the calendar. We show you how to do it. Delete calendar from iPhone: the two options There are two ways to delete the calendar. You can either remove the complete "Calendar" app from your iPhone or remove individual profiles from the "Calendar" application...

If you want to restore backup from iCloud on iPhone, there are a few things you need to consider. In this practical tip, we will tell you exactly how it works. iPhone: restore backup from iCloud - how it works Open the "Settings" on the iPhone. Go to the name of the iPhone you have set. Click on "iCloud" and then on "Storage"...

A clean install on the iPhone can solve some problems and since iOS 13 was released on 19.09.19, this is the perfect occasion to set up your iPhone again. In this article you will read how you can easily do this. iOS 13: Clean Install on iPhone Latest videos Clean Install iOS 13: Switch off "Find my iPhone" Clean Install from iOS 13: Connect iPhone to iTunes Selecting "Restore iPhone ...

If you want to backup your WhatsApp chats, it works on iPhone even without iCloud. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do it. iPhone: WhatsApp backup with iTunes instead of iCloud Unlike with Android smartphones, you cannot easily transfer WhatsApp backup from your mobile phone to your computer...

Activating Dark Mode on the iPhone has been very easy since iOS 13. But there is also a trick on older devices to set up a dark mode. We explain both ways. iPhone: Activate dark mode - how it works under iOS 13 Since iOS 13, you can easily activate iPhone Dark Mode via the settings. Open the settings on the iPhone (see picture)...

If you want to create or import an iPhone backup and you are shown that the backup file is damaged, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to fix it. Damaged iPhone backup: common cause A corrupted iPhone backup is particularly noticeable when you try to combine different versions of iOS with incompatible iPhones...

If you want to back up the data on your iPhone externally, you can create a backup with iTunes on your computer. In cooperation with the experts from iDoc, we explain step by step how to do it. In the video, the experts from iDoc show in detail how to backup your iPhone locally using iTunes on your computer...

You can transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC without iTunes. In this practical tip, we present the three best options. Transfer photos to PC using Windows Explorer With Windows Explorer you can download your photos from your iPhone to your PC without any additional program: To do this, connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable...

If your iPhone cannot be backed up, there can be various reasons. For example, it is possible that the Internet is not working smoothly. A bug in an old iOS version can also cause the problem. We show what you can do in these cases. iPhone backup not possible - possible solutions Sometimes the solution is simple...

If mails are not displayed on your iPhone, there can be several reasons. In this practical tip, we show you which causes can be responsible. Mails are not displayed on iPhone - possible causes A connection to the Internet is required so that your iPhone can access and display mails. So check the internet connection...

If you have provided your iPhone with a code for security and have forgotten it, you can also unlock the smartphone in another way. A trick helps with certain iOS versions. We'll show you how. Unlock iPhone - so it works If you have forgotten your lock code, you can also unlock newer iPhones by fingerprint - provided you have set up this feature...

If your AirPods are not charging, there can be several reasons. We'll show you what you can do if you have difficulty charging your headphones. AirPods don't charge - it could be because of that First, check that the Lightning to USB cable is properly connected to the charging case. If you are using a Qi charger, make sure there is a solid connection to the power source...

You can even transfer money via PayPal using Apple's voice assistant. We'll show you how to use Siri to carry out your PayPal transactions. PayPal: Transfer money with Siri To send money with Siri via PayPal, you need an iPhone that supports Apple's Touch ID. In addition, the PayPal app must be installed on your smartphone...

If your AirPods are not connecting to your mobile device, there can be several reasons. We have solutions for you here. AirPods don't connect - for various reasons Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your iPhone or iPad. Otherwise the AirPods cannot connect. Make sure you have the latest software version installed on your iPhone or iPad...

To keep the quality high, you should regularly clean the case of your AirPods. Find out how this works here. AirPods: You can use these agents to clean the case It is important not only for the appearance, but also for the quality that you clean the charging case of your AirPods regularly. Use a soft microfiber cloth...

If you share your AirPods, you can listen to music with another pair of headphones. Find out what you need to do here. You can share your AirPods with these settings Whether on a date, in the queue or during the bus ride: listening to music together connects. You don't need any additional extras to be able to listen to music together...

Many AirPods owners are wondering how to turn them off. Compared to other Bluetooth headphones, Apple's earplugs do not have a classic off switch. We'll show you how to turn off your AirPods. Switching off AirPods: actually very easy Switching to AirPods can be frustrating. One of the bigger problems is the supposedly high power consumption of the pods...

Whether stickers or filters, time-lapse or slow-motion - many editing effects can be inserted in the Musical.ly app itself. Third-party editor apps give you more options. We show you the four best editing apps for Musical.ly. Free editing apps for Musical.ly Musical.ly is an app for iOS and Android, in which so-called “Muser” record themselves singing their favorite songs in sync with their lips. Th...

You can attach a smartphone protective film with a few tricks without unsightly air pockets. In this practical tip we will show you how. In the video, YouTuber Tim from allsmartrepair also shows you what the attachment looks like in practice. Step 1: Clean the smartphone display for the protective film First you have to clean the display of your smartphone...

If you not only want to use the standard ringtones from Apple on your iPhone, you can also copy your own tones to your mobile phone. We'll show you how it's done. Copy ringtones to iPhone If you created the ringtone with iTunes, it is already in the media library. If not, also follow step 1: Open iTunes and simultaneously press the [Ctrl] and [O] keys...

If you're playing music on Amazon Prime Music on the go, keep an eye on the service's data usage. If you stream too much music, the data volume is quickly used up. Amazon Prime Music - data consumption at a glance The data consumption of Amazon Prime Music depends heavily on the playback settings...

In this practical tip, we present very good World Cup quiz apps for your iPhone. With "Cuppy Quiz" you get a very nicely designed app, "Soccer Trivia Football Quiz" challenges the football experts and with the "Football Quiz - Brazil 2014" you will soon recognize all players...

You can listen to all Bundesliga matches live on the radio. In this practical tip, we show you which stations only broadcast individual games and where you can always hear the Bundesliga in full length. Bundesliga on the radio: Live stream of all football games You can now listen to all Bundesliga games including pre and post coverage on Amazon Prime Music...

Todoist vs. Wunderlist - both are extremely popular to-do list tools. In this practical tip, we will tell you how the two apps differ and which tool has the edge in comparison. Todoist vs. Wunderlist - Wunderlist is now called Microsoft To-Do Microsoft recently discontinued the Wunderlist organization tool - its successor is To-Do...

If purchased apps are waiting on your iPhone or iPad, you cannot start or delete the programs. In this article, we reveal what you can do in such a case. iPhone and iPad: Apps are waiting - that's the reason If you download several apps at once from the App Store, your iPhone or iPad will queue the apps in a kind of queue...

In many industries, employees receive a company cell phone. Many are unsettled and ask: "Can my boss locate my cell phone?" Here we explain whether your boss can locate your business cell phone or not. Your boss can't locate your cell phone for no reason Technically speaking, it is not that difficult to activate the location function on a cell phone...

You can also play your iTunes music with ease using your Sonos speaker. We have summarized all the information in this practical tip for you. Play iTunes music with Sonos - how it works For this procedure you need Apple AirPort, which you can easily connect to your Sonos. A new device is recognized in the Sonos app...

In Karpador Jump it is your task to compete for the clumsy water Pokemon. Here's how you develop it into Garados. Karpador Jump: Get Garados In the main series of Pokemon games, it is common for Karpador to develop into Garados as soon as it reaches level 20. This rule also applies in Karpador Jump, but development does not happen automatically here...

What Apple knows about me is an exciting question. Finally, you give Siri a lot of information and upload photos and documents to iCloud. You have the right to know what data Apple collects from you. What does Apple know about me? Data protection law requires information The data protection law in Germany forces Apple and other companies to provide information about the stored data...

Ikea vouchers are increasingly being flooded via WhatsApp. In this practical tip we explain whether there is a virus or malware behind it or whether you can trust the offer. Brazen phishing offer: Ikea vouchers via WhatsApp In the past, dubious offers were still sent by email, but WhatsApp has now become more lucrative for fraudsters: The trust bonus is particularly great in this case: All messages come from contacts you know, who themselves fell for the trick...

With Facetime, video conversations are child's play. If the service does not work, in most cases you can solve the problem quickly. You can find all the information in this practical tip. Facetime doesn't work - you can do that Below we tell you what you can do to make Apple's Facetime work on your iOS device again without any problems: To use the service, you need at least an iPhone 4...

Your mailbox accepts messages for you when you can't. All you need to do to switch off your Vodafone mailbox is a call. Deactivate Vodafone Mailbox on mobile phone Call the mailbox on 5500. Then press the following numbers one after the other: 2, 7, 2. Then confirm the deactivation of the mailbox with the # key...

If your iPhone can no longer be unlocked, there are several ways to solve the problem. In this practical tip we will show you what you can do. Problem: iPhone can no longer be unlocked Make sure your iPhone is sufficiently charged and, if necessary, connect it to the charger. Hold down the home button and the lock button until the Apple logo appears on the display...

If your Apple iPad simply turns off, this error can often be quickly and easily remedied yourself. Find out in this practical tip what you can do in this case. iPad just turns off - you can do that To make the tablet work properly again, follow the tips and tricks below: The iPad may turn off because the battery is flat, so plug it in and see if the problem recurs...

You can now also display parking spaces in the navigation via Google Maps. This makes the - sometimes nerve-wracking - search for a parking space in foreign places a lot more pleasant. In this practical tip, we explain how to use the function. Use parking space search in Google Maps Open Google Maps in your browser or the Google Maps app on your smartphone...

If your iPhone is no longer vibrating, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the most common problems with vibration on the iPhone. iPhone does not vibrate: Activate vibration First open the "Settings" app on your iPhone. Swipe down and select the "Sounds" category...

If you have used WhatsApp for one year, you have to pay an annual fee of 89 cents. You can find out how this works without a credit card in this practical tip. Pay WhatsApp annual fee with PayPal instead of credit card Google only allows credit card payments for in-app purchases. However, you can download a slightly modified version from the official WhatsApp website...

At Telekom, Vodafone and O2 there are different ways in which you can activate your nano SIM card for the iPhone 5 or iPad Mini. We'll show you how it works with the three major mobile operators. Unlock the Telekom nano SIM card If you have exchanged your normal SIM card at T-Mobile for a nano-SIM, simply go to the website of the mobile phone provider set up specifically for activation...

The iPhone does not have a conventional redial button on the phone keypad. Nevertheless, you can easily recall phone numbers that have already been dialed. That's how it's done. Redial a call list on iPhone To call a number again, open the phone app on your iPhone and go to the "Call list" tab...

The small iPad mini differs from the iPad 4 not only in the screen size and dimensions. Read the direct comparison of the similarities and differences between the two iOS devices. measures and weight Externally, the iPad mini convinces with a slim and elegant design and is clearly one of the tablet lightweights...

Do you want to cancel your iTunes Match subscription or don't want it to renew automatically? With a few simple steps you can easily deactivate the automatic extension. Cancel iTunes Match subscription easily in iTunes The completed iTunes Match subscription can be canceled on your PC or Mac in just a few steps...

Do you want to share the iPhone photos of the last party with your friends? Sharing photo albums is easy with Apple Photo Stream. That's how it works. How to share pictures in the photo stream with your friends With the iPhone, you can share a photo stream in just a few steps. First you have to create a new photo stream...

On Snapchat, followers are not directly visible to outsiders. Nevertheless, many users want more followers to reach more people with their snaps. In this practical tip we will show you how. Get more followers on Snapchat: activity and interaction with people In order to get more followers on Snapchat for Android and iOS, you should interact with other users...

In this article, we'll show you how to start over in Pokemon Go. You have to do this if you want to change the team or if you no longer like your name. Pokemon Go: Nine start by deleting the account A fresh start in Pokemon Go is currently only possible by deleting your account. If you just delete the app, it doesn't do anything...

The new Pokemon Go stands out among other things due to its high data consumption. You can find out how to reduce this in the practical tip below. Reduce data consumption with Pokemon Go - load offline cards Pokemon Go works with the maps from Google Maps and downloads them again and again during the game...

At Pokemon Go you will find the information XL and XS next to some Pokemons. The meaning is not clear to many Pokemon trainers - for good reason. We'll show you what's behind the information. XL and XS in Pokemon Go: These names exist So far (as of July 21, 2016) there are only the two details XS and XL - no information in between...

With the smoke you can attract wild Pokemon in "Pokémon Go". In this practical tip, we will show you how to get and use smoke. How To Get The Smoke In Pokémon Go The smoke attracts wild Pokémon for 30 minutes. So you can use it when you don't have the opportunity or desire to exercise great. H...

With AirDrop you can exchange data between MacBooks and iOS devices. To use this function also under Windows, you have to access AirDrop alternatives. Airdrop alternative: data transfer via file drop to Windows With the freeware Filedrop you can exchange files between two or more computers. You no longer need annoying USB sticks...

Miracast comes in handy when you want to stream content from apps or smartphones to your TV. Unfortunately, this is not possible with the Iphone. The solution is AirPlay. Using Miracast is not possible on an iPhone - an alternative Miracast is a standard used by Google. This allows you to wirelessly transfer the content of your screen to your TV...

You can also use the new DVB-T2 standard on the iPad. We have all the possibilities for the iPad in this practical tip for you. DVB-T2 for the iPad - how it works If you want to watch TV from March 31, you need the new DVB-T2 standard. With the help of the new standard, all programs will be broadcast in better quality and high resolution in the future...

You can also watch Sky Q on Apple TV and access numerous Sky films, series and sporting events. This guide shows you exactly how this works on the Apple TV and what you need. Apple TV: Watch Sky Q - the requirements Sky Q works on all fourth-generation Apple TVs. Unfortunately older models are not supported...

If you want to let your children play with your iPhone or iPad unattended, you should definitely activate the child lock for the devices. We show you how to activate and set it up. Activate parental controls on the iPhone / iPad On mobile iOS devices, parental controls are hidden behind the "Restrictions" option...

You can use your Apple Watch for a variety of things - including paying at the supermarket. This practical tip explains how this works in detail. Pay contactlessly with the Apple Watch Thanks to Apple Pay, you often no longer need a wallet to pay in the supermarket. Instead, you can add your credit or debit card to your Apple Wallet and use it to pay...

In this practical CHIP tip, we show you how you can easily use ProtonVPN on your iOS smartphone. ProtonVPN: Download the app and configuration files First you have to download a special VPN app and a suitable configuration file. First download the "OpenVPN" app from the App Store. Open your ProtonVPN dashboard and navigate to "Downloads"...

IOS 11 will finally be released on September 19th. You can find out how you can best prepare for the changeover in this practical tip. New features in iOS 11 The update brings some new features to your iPhone and iPad. These include a revised Control Center, a "Files" app and "Drag and Drop" gestures...

If you don't want to do without mobile internet for your vacation or year abroad in Australia, you can get a new SIM card. We show you what it costs and what you have to pay attention to when buying. SIM card for Australia: you should know The mobile internet is somewhat more expensive in Australia than in Germany...

If you spend the next vacation or even a long time in Canada, you can get a new SIM card for the stay. We show you what to look for when buying and where to get the cards. SIM card for Canada: you should pay attention to this Due to the size of Canada, the numerous mobile operators concentrate on certain areas...

To add a friend to your Threema contact list, you can scan their personal ID. This method ensures a high level of anonymity and the new contact is created quickly. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this. Threema: Scan ID using QR code and add chat contact Open the messenger "Threema" on your smartphone...

If you want to play Hay Day on 2 devices, this is possible on both iOS and Android. We present three variants for this. iOS & Android: Use Hay Day on two devices The easiest way to connect multiple devices via Facebook. Alternatively, you can also synchronize your game data using Apple or Google systems...

It sometimes happens that WhatsApp does not immediately show new contacts. We have some tips on how to fix the problem. So all contacts are shown in WhatsApp First check whether you have correctly saved the number of the new contact in the phone book and whether the person actually uses WhatsApp with the corresponding number...

Anyone looking for alternatives to Instagram will find a whole range of apps and websites. We present you the five best Instagram alternatives in this practical tip. 1. Instagram alternative: Snapseed Snapseed does not offer its own photo network, but a variety of editing options for your pictures. In addition to auto-correction, which optimizes your photos at the push of a button, you can use numerous effects...

If Instagram keeps crashing on your iPhone or Android smartphone, there is usually no serious error. We'll show you how to solve the problem. First aid: Instagram keeps crashing App: Exit the Instagram app completely and then restart the application. To do this, double-tap the home button or follow these instructions for Android...

When creating your Apple ID, you have to enter security questions. If you ever forget the question and answer, you can reset the security questions in various ways. We present the two best solutions in this article. Reset security questions of the Apple ID itself There is an Apple site where you can change the security question: Open the "appleid...

With Apple Music you get the latest songs directly on your iPhone. You can find out how the music streaming service works in this practical tip. Apple Music - that is behind it Apple Music has been on the market since mid-2015 and has been available in over 100 countries to date. Apple's new offering basically consists of three components...

To check the warranty status of your Apple device, you must have the serial number of the device ready. Basically, Apple grants a limited, one-year warranty for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and MacBook. Check Apple's warranty status Visit Apple's English support page and do the following. Enter the serial number of your Apple device in the search field...

For more storage in iCloud, you can delete photos and videos that you no longer need. You can read how you do this in this practical tip. Delete photo from iCloud - how it works If you are using an iOS device, you can easily delete the photo and thus remove it from iCloud at the same time. Your recordings will only be there if you have activated the iCoud photo library in the settings...

If you want to change your password on iTunes, you also have to change the password for your Apple ID - because you are now signed in to iTunes. In our instructions, we show which options you have to change your password. Change iTunes password Sign in to iTunes with your Apple ID. If you want to change the password, you have to set a new password for the Apple ID...

You can easily backup your iTunes library. In this practical tip we show you which steps are necessary and how you can best proceed. iTunes Media Library - Merge media before saving To secure your media in one place in the iTunes library, you first have to combine them. This can be done with just a few clicks...

Apple Pay, Apple's new payment method, is basically not that new anymore, it was introduced in 2014. How Apple Pay works can be found in this practical tip. Pay with Apple Pay: how it works Some things still take a long time to reach us. With Apple Pay, it took four years. Apple Pay was presented in September 2014 at the press event for the iPhone 6...

You can also connect the AirPods to the MacBook and receive music wirelessly from the MacBook on the Apple headphones. We show you here how to pair and use the AirPods with the MacBook. Use AirPods with the MacBook: How to connect the devices First you have to go to "Macintosh" in the "System Settings" on the MacBook...

This tip shows you how to always start in private mode on the PC, iPhone and iPad in the Safari browser and thus leave no unnecessary surf tracks on the web. Safari: Surf permanently in private mode Open the "Safari" app and tap "Private" at the bottom left. If you cannot see the entry, tap on the "Tab" symbol in the bottom right, then the entry "Private" also appears (see picture)...

Apple is known to have built a closed system with its products. Nevertheless, you can transfer data from a USB stick to your iPad. This also works with an SD card (e.g. for photos). Copy pictures and videos from the USB stick using an adapter The easiest way to copy pictures and videos to the iPad. That works with every normal iOS version...

If you want to use your iPhone XS or XR in DualSim mode, it's very easy. In this guide, we show you exactly how this works on both iPhone models. iPhone XS & XR: Use DualSIM with the eSIM function The new iPhones have a physical nano SIM slot. To use the dual SIM, you can use the eSIM function...

Finding the right Apple support hotline is not easy with so many different phone numbers. Apple has its own telephone number for support inquiries. Before doing so, however, you should make sure that your Apple warranty is still active. From the date of purchase without an extension by "Apple Care", this only lasts for one year - limited to two years...

Google Maps not only got a revised design, but also a new function called Explore. You can find out how this tool works in this article. In the future, you will have the opportunity to explore certain locations directly in the Google Maps app, for example to display upcoming events or hotels, restaurants and restaurants in your area...

During the execution of the iOS 13 update, your iPhone can hang on the loading screen with the Apple logo and stop responding. The following practical tip shows you how to easily fix the problem. iPhone hangs on iOS 13 update: How to solve the problem on iPhone 8 and newer models If a problem arises during the iOS 13 update, this can usually be remedied with a forced restart...

The iPhone can make an emergency call in dangerous situations. You activate this with the power button on all iPhones with iOS 11 or higher. Here we show you exactly how to do this. Activate the emergency call on the iPhone with the power button The emergency function via the power button is automatically activated on most iPhones...

If you want to capture the screen content on the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, you can do so with a screenshot. This works without any additional software and works the same in all apps and applications. Take a screenshot with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus First navigate to the screen content you want to capture with a screenshot...

If you want to take a screenshot with the iPhone, there is a simple shortcut. In this practical tip we show you how it's done. iPhone: How to take a screenshot If you want to take a screenshot with the iPhone, press and hold the on-off button and the home button at the same time. The display brightens briefly, the screenshot is taken...

Photos can be easily transferred from the iPhone to the iPad. You can read exactly how this works in this practical tip. Possibility 1: Photos on the iPad with automatic photo transfer The first option allows you to set all photos to be synchronized on two devices. Call up the settings of your iPhone...

In Snapchat you can add filters and special texts to your snaps, as well as modify your face - with the "Effects". In this practical tip, we show you exactly how and where you activate and apply the effects. Apply effects in Snapchat - that's what you need to do Open the Snapchat app (Android / iOS) and log in...

If your iPhone suddenly stops ringing, you'll miss every call. This is annoying, but it's usually easy to fix. You can find out what options you have in this practical tip. Your iPhone doesn't ring - it may be because of it Might it be muted? A state that can occur quickly. Also unintentionally...

If you have entered the wrong code at least six times, your iPad is deactivated. In this practical tip, we will show you how to reactivate the iPad. Recover iPad with iTunes These steps will help you activate the iPad if you've previously synced it to iTunes at least once. Connect your iPad to the computer you normally sync with and open iTunes...

If you forget your iPhone lock code yourself, good advice is expensive. But if you do the following steps, you'll quickly have an unlocked Apple device in your hands again. Forgot iPhone lock code: Reset entire phone via iTunes To remove the lock code of your iPhone, you have to reset the phone via a computer with iTunes and then import a backup to get your data back...

There are several ways to transfer a PDF file from iPhone to your PC. We present two simple options. Option 1: E-mail a PDF from iPhone to PC The quickest way is via email. Send yourself the PDF as an email attachment and call up the file on your computer: If you have the PDF in "iBooks" on your iPhone, for example, open the file...

You can easily activate and deactivate automatic updates from iOS 7. So you can decide yourself whether your apps should be updated in the background. In this practical tip, we will show you where to find the option. How to enable or disable automatic updates from iOS7 Open the settings on your iOS device...

From iOS7, you can view the current weather for your location at any time in the iPhone notification center. We show you how to do this in this practical tip. iPhone / iPad: How to display the weather in the notification center You can show the current weather for your location at any time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch...

If your iPhone is lost or stolen, the excitement and fright are great. Keep calm: We'll tell you what to do as soon as possible. Get started if iPhone is lost To prevent a stranger from using your iPhone, you should take the following steps immediately. If you have not set up a lock code, your personal data and your wallet will be endangered every minute...

The photo stream is part of iCloud and ensures the synchronization of your pictures between your iOS devices. For example, if you take a picture on your iPhone, it will be uploaded to your iCloud and will appear on all your Apple devices that have photo stream activated as soon as they are connected to the Internet via WiFi...

You can easily hide your private pictures on your iPhone or iPad with the help of a free app. We'll tell you how this works in this practical tip. Hide pictures on iPhone and iPad To protect your photos from prying eyes, you must first download the free iOS app "Secret Photos KYMS Free"...

If you want to display the source code of a website on your iPhone or iPad, you have to set up a special bookmark on your device or use an alternative browser. In this practical tip, we show you what you need to consider. View the source code of a website in the Atomic Browser Download the free "Atomic Browser - Lite"...

iPhone cases are like sand by the sea. They are offered in numerous shapes, colors and functions. We'll tell you here what advantages each cover brings. Bumper - minimalist protective cover One of the most popular iPhone cases is the bumper, which has been available in all possible colors since the iPhone 4...

If you have enough of the standard ringtones on your iPhone, you can use your own music as a ringtone. We present two methods. Create iPhone ringtone yourself - two ways to get there You can generate the ringtone either via iTunes (method 1) or via an app (method 2). With the second method, you can also show and hide your ringtone...

Does virus protection for the iPhone make sense or is it unnecessary? We answer this question in the following article. Virus-free apps on iPhone - is iOS safe? The operating system of your iDevice is fundamentally protected against viruses. The closed environment with its hidden file system makes it much more difficult for hackers to place a virus there compared to a Windows PC or Android smartphone...

With a little trick you can also control your iPad via Mac. Find out here what is required. Control iPad via Mac - that's what you have to do To do this, install the free Teamviewer QuickSupport app on your iPad. For your Mac OS you also need TeamViewer for Mac. Install the application and then open it...

Should you buy an iPad or would you rather buy a MacBook? In this practical tip, we compare both Apple products for you. iPad small MacBook: The iPad as a mobile companion If you are unsure whether you should buy an iPad or a MacBook, the following technical details will help you in the comparison: Size and weight: The iPad Air 2 is delivered with a size of 240x169...

If you have forgotten your Apple ID, you can no longer load apps from the app store. We will show you how to find out the ID here. Find Apple ID Go to the Apple ID website and click on "Find your Apple ID" below. Now enter your name and your current email address. If you have already entered other email addresses, enter them in the fields provided...

The areas of application for smart speakers such as the Apple HomePod are wide. You can ask the built-in voice assistant Siri various questions and have tasks performed by her. An overview of the most important commands can be found here. Apple HomePod Commands - Tasks and Notes With the HomePod you can do many tasks that you would otherwise have to take your iPhone or iPad with first...

In order to always be able to use the latest functions of iOS, you have to update your iPhone. We'll show you how it works on all Apple mobile devices. Instructions: Update iPhone via WLAN The easiest and fastest way to update the iPhone is via the device itself. This has been possible since iOS 5...

When app updates stop loading on your iPhone or iPad, you don't have to despair. Get the iTunes Store up and running again with a few small tricks. This is how app updates are reloaded on iPhone and iPad Since iOS 7, more and more users have complained about errors in the app updates. If you are also affected, these tips can help you: With a new iOS release in particular, Apple's servers keep sweating...

If your iPhone is very quiet while talking on the phone, this can have different causes. We will show you the possible reasons why you have to listen so hard and also provide the solutions to the problem. iPhone very quiet when calling: possible causes and solutions If the iPhone is very quiet, making calls is unnecessarily strenuous...

There are various reasons for your iPhone to stop producing sound. We'll show you what it can be and how to fix the problems. No sound on the iPhone - first steps for problem solving iOS differentiates between "normal" audio playback and sounds. Therefore, first check whether the problems can be narrowed down: Open the "Music" app on your iPhone and start playing any song...

If you want to increase the volume of your iPhone, you can make it louder with just a few tricks. We show how your iPhone plays music and videos louder and without a jailbreak. Increase iPhone volume without jailbreaking You can already increase the volume significantly in the music settings of the iPhone / iPad: First you have to open the "Settings" on the iPhone...

The "do not disturb" function on the iPhone silences all sounds. In this tip, we explain how to activate and use the function from iOS 12. Activate and set "Do not disturb" on the iPhone With the "Do not disturb" function, calls, messages and notices are silenced. This is particularly useful in important conversations...

If you are bothered by the camera sound of your iPhone because you don't like the sound or you want to take photos without being noticed, you can simply switch it off by taking a short detour. We show you how to do this. Turn off camera sound from iPhone Unfortunately, you cannot switch off the sound for the camera alone...

Chain letters keep appearing in WhatsApp, asking users to forward the message. In this practical tip, we explain which ones you should pay particular attention to. WhatsApp candle causes confusion Chain letters in WhatsApp for iOS and Android often seem harmless, but they cause great excitement afterwards...

With WhatsApp, messages can be sent quickly and easily. In this practical tip, we will tell you whether you can send a message with a time delay. WhatsApp: Send messages with a delay - is that possible? If you want to send New Year's greetings to your acquaintances and friends, time-shifted messages are an ideal way to enjoy the fireworks display without the hassle of typing...

With the right app, you can easily use your iPhone as an audio recorder. In this tutorial we will show you exactly how this works. App and microphone: Use iPhone as an audio recorder - you should note that With suitable accessories, your iPhone can also be used as an audio recorder. However, there are several things to keep in mind: First you need a suitable (clip-on) microphone...

The iPhone's battery indicator is usually white, but it can happen that it suddenly turns yellow instead. In this practical tip, we will explain what exactly is behind it. Yellow battery indicator on the iPhone - that's the reason In most areas, the meaning of the color of the signal lamps is identical...

If you have lost your iPhone, you can easily search for it using iCloud. We'll show you how it's done. Find iPhone: Find your smartphone Prerequisite for locating your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is the activation of the "Find my iPhone" option in iCloud and an existing internet connection at the time of the search...

If an app is no longer available in the German app store, it is worth changing the country setting: if you change the country, you may still be able to get the app. We show you how it works on iPhone and iPad. How to change country in the app store Open the app store and select the "Highlights"...

Birthday greetings can also be conveniently sent via WhatsApp or Facebook. We show you the best sayings and pictures in this practical tip. Birthday greeting number 1 - for WhatsApp and Facebook "Hi there. It's me. Your cellphone. Whatsapp. I'm tired of working here for you all day today...

There are serious WLAN problems in iOS. Fortunately, these can usually be fixed in just a few steps - sometimes it gets a little tricky. We'll show you what you can do. WLAN problems under iOS: soft reset Try a soft reset of the iPhone. To do this, press and hold the home and power button on the device for about 10 seconds...

The battery status of iPhone and iPad can also be displayed in percent in addition to the battery symbol. You can read about the settings you need to make in this article. Display battery level on iPhone in percent First you have to go to the "Settings" of your iPhone. Now swipe to the "Battery" entry in the left menu column...

Recording the iPhone screen has been no problem since iOS 11. In earlier iOS versions, this is also possible with a free iPhone app. You will not get them from the Apple App Store, however, and otherwise you will first have to create the requirements for the app on your iPhone. We will help you and show you the individual steps...

How easily you open a ZIP file on your iPhone depends somewhat on your iOS version. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do it. iPhone: Open ZIP file - how it works Opening ZIP files on iPhone is no longer a problem. If you have iOS 8 installed on your iPhone, you can easily open ZIP files that were sent to you via the messaging app or WhatsApp...

We will help you with this practical tip when switching from Windows Phone to iPhone and give tips on how to take calendar entries and contacts with you on your iPhone. Switch to iPhone - synchronization via outlook.com or hotmail.de You can back up contacts and calendar entries on your Windows Phone using your Hotmail or Outlook...

A particularly good camera is built into the iPhone 7 - with the right settings, you can take even better photos. We show you how to access the settings and make changes for the perfect photo. iPhone 7: Open camera settings If you press the flash light icon, you can change the brightness. If you press the timer a little longer, a defined time for the self-timer starts...

To delete all photos on iPhone, you need to do a little trick. So you don't have to delete each picture individually, you save a lot of time. Our instructions show you exactly how to proceed. Delete as many photos as possible on the iPhone (quick guide) There is no option on iPhone to really delete all photos at once...

The language in Apple's own Safari browser can only be changed indirectly. You have to adjust the language settings for the entire system. We show how it works. Safari on Mac: how to change language There is no option in Safari to customize the language. Instead, the browser adopts the language settings of the operating system...

For some time now, Apple's Safari Safari has also been available in dark mode. This is often easier on the eyes, especially in the evening. We show you how to activate Dark Mode in Safari on macOS and on iOS for iPhones and iPads. Safari in dark mode on Mac With macOS 10.14 Mojave, Apple finally introduced the long-awaited dark mode for the entire operating system...

If you want to transfer your data to a new iPhone, you must first create a backup. You can then transfer this. We present all possible variants to you. iOS 11: Transfer data conveniently to the new iPhone If you use the iOS 11 or higher operating system on both your old iOS device and the new iPhone, you can now transfer your data particularly easily...

Basically, you can only transfer your contacts from your SIM card to the iPhone, not the other way around. Here we explain how you can save contact data on the SIM card. Copy contacts with SIManager To copy your contacts to the SIM, you need a jailbreak. For some time now, you have even been able to free all devices on iOS 11 from Apple's bonds...

If your iCloud storage is full, you should free up some storage on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. We'll show you how to clean up your iCloud. iCloud storage full - what to do? If you use iCloud for backup, every newly installed app is automatically backed up. Many applications collect data for iCloud, but in many cases a backup is not necessary...

If you accidentally ignored a Bluetooth device on your iPhone, you can quickly undo the process. We'll show you how it's done. Allow the ignored Bluetooth device on the iPhone again In the case of ignored WLAN networks, it does help to restart your device or reset the network settings, but this does not work for Bluetooth devices...

If you have problems with your Apple AirPods or if you want to sell the headphones, you can reset them. This deletes all the data stored on the Bluetooth headphones and the paired devices. You can find out how to do this in this practical tip. Hard reset: reset Apple AirPods - how it works Regardless of whether you have a bad connection, the music is noisy or the battery of your AirPods runs out too quickly - a reset often helps miracles...

It usually doesn't take long for the first scratch to appear in the Apple Watch. You can simply polish out most of the fine scratches. We'll show you how it works. Remove scratches from the Apple Watch: you need it You can remove small scratches with household remedies. However, you should exercise caution...

Unfortunately, there is no official Facebook app for the Apple Watch. With a trick you can still get the social network on your smartwatch. Facebook for the Apple Watch The Apple Watch has been on the market for a while, but there is still no official Facebook app. New rules for Apple Watch have also been in effect since April 2018...

With WhatsApp on Apple Watch, you always have the popular chat service at hand - literally. Although there is no WhatsApp extension for the smartwatch, you can still use WhatsApp on the Apple Watch. You can find all information here in this practical tip. WhatsApp for the Apple Watch Unfortunately, an official extension for the Apple Watch has not yet been published...

If you want to query your current credit balance with WhatsApp SIM, this works in several ways. We present all three options to you. Check credit at WhatsApp SIM Call the number * 100 # and wait a moment. Your current credit is then shown on the display. Alternatively, call the free number 1155. The current account balance is read to you by a computer voice...

If you want to sync your music on the Apple Watch, you have several options. We'll tell you exactly what these are in this practical tip. Apple Watch: this is how the music synchronization works In the instructions below, we show you how to sync music on the Apple Watch. First connect your Apple Watch to the charger and make sure the device is charging...

If you want to use your Google contacts on your iPhone, you have to synchronize them with your iOS device. To do this, register your Google account on the iPhone. In the following instructions we show how to do it. iOS 9: Set up a Google account on the iPhone You can quickly copy your Google contacts to your iPhone by simply synchronizing your Google account with your iPhone...

If you want to switch from an iPhone to an Android smartphone, your pictures, contacts and music must of course be included. We show you how to transfer personal data. Transfer data from iPhone to Android smartphone using Sony Xperia Transfer If your new Android smartphone is one of the Sony Xperia series, you can use the so-called Xperia Transfer: To do this, you first need to backup your iPhone in iTunes...

Whatsapp automatically saves pictures and videos on the phone. You can also deactivate automatic saving to save storage space on your smartphone. We'll show you how to do this on Android and iOS. Update: No longer save WhatsApp videos on the phone In the following two paragraphs you will find instructions to completely prevent the automatic download of videos...

If you want to listen to Amazon Prime Music songs on the go, you should first think about the consumption of the data volume. We will inform you about the exact data consumption. Overview of data consumption by Amazon Prime Music In the settings of the app you can choose between the options "Automatic", "Highest quality", "Balanced" and "Fastest playback" for the "Streaming quality"...

If you connect AirPods to the Apple TV, you can hear the sound of films and series via the headphones. Ideal when the series is so exciting and you see through the night. We'll show you how to pair AirPods with Apple TV. Pair AirPods with Apple TV To hear the sound from the Apple TV with the AirPods, you need to pair the two devices...

If you would like to use your HomePod in conjunction with your Apple TV as a loudspeaker, you have several options. In this practical tip, we will show you how to connect a smart speaker and TV box. How to use your HomePod with Apple TV and as a speaker In order to use your HomePod as a playback device for your Apple TV, both devices must be in the same WLAN...

There are several ways to connect your iPhone to the TV. We'll show you what options you have. You can connect these iPhone models to the TV You can connect your iPhone to your TV via various cables as well as via WiFi. From iPhone 4 you can then play videos, from iPhone 4S you can also transfer the entire screen...

The time management game "Cooking Fever" is very popular with fans of the genre. Questions about tips, cheats and hacks for the game keep coming up. We'll show you what options you have. You can use this cheat with "Cooking Fever" There are no cheats for the game "Cooking Fever", which is available for Android and iOS...

In the new Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links you will find several duelists, which you can also unlock as characters. We show you what you have to do for it. All characters in Yu-Gi-Oh! Unlock Duel Links Over time, some new duelists like Mako Tsunami, Mai Valentine, Joey Wheeler and Rex Raptor will be unlocked. The duelists then appear in the gate...

In this article, we'll show you how to turn off the annoying pop-up windows that ask for app reviews in iOS 11. With a new feature you finally have peace of mind. App reviews in iOS 11: how to turn off the pop-ups Disabling annoying pop-ups in apps should be one of the best features of iOS 11. Follow these steps to stop being asked for reviews...

If you want to create a cleaning plan for your household, you can also use an app. We have put together the best apps for you in this practical tip. Organize cleaning plan with Flatastic Functions: The Flatastic app is considered a flat share app, since the basic requirements for shared apartments are anchored...

In this article, we'll show you what you can do if the Pokemon Go login doesn't work. Especially during and shortly after the publication, there can be considerable problems with the login. Current: Problems logging in to Pokémon Go On Tuesday afternoon (September 26, 2017), several users complained that they could not log in....

With the new iPhone X there are also new functions. Some things only work with swiping gestures. In this practical tip, you can read how you can switch between apps. iPhone X: How to switch between apps So far, many tasks on the iPhone have been controlled or at least initiated via the home button. This is no longer available on the iPhone X...

A Snapchat account will be blocked if the user violates the provider's terms of use. We will show you the most common reasons for blocking and explain how you can remove them. Why is my Snapchat account blocked? There can be various reasons for the block. These are the three most common: Third-party app: If you log in to an app outside of Snapchat with your account, you are violating the provider's terms of use...

You can also use the popular Waze navigation solution offline to a limited extent. This reduces the data traffic on your smartphone and at the same time relieves the battery. In this practical tip, we will show you which trick you can use. Use the Waze navigation app offline Because Waze caches the route details, you can use the navigation offline...

If you want to show your friends where you are on Snapchat in a simple way, the geofilter will help you. We'll tell you everything you need to know about the new Snapchat function. Use geofilter in Snapchat Take a photo with the Snapchat app and swipe left to right. The first geo-filter is now placed over your image...

Even on the go, apps and games are fun that can be played by two on a smartphone. In this practical tip we have put together 5 fun games for you. Funny games: These 5 apps can be played by two people Gentleman: In this game you play on split screens and have to bring down the enemy with knives, bombs and pigeons...

You can also include famous quotes and sayings in your WhatsApp status. We have summarized the best for you in this practical tip. WhatsApp: the most famous quotes and sayings for status "You don't live to live, but because you live and didn't choose this because." - Ernst Bloch "The truth is usually marginal, not in the middle...

Especially at school, children can learn playfully on the iPhone or iPad with the right learning apps. We introduce you to the best children's apps for school. Cramming math on iPhone and iPad Math is often rather boring. But it is easier to learn with the following apps, which combine learning with fun and games...

If you want to surf the web on your iPhone undisturbed, it is worth turning on the ad blocker. We show you how to do this. Activate ad blocker on iPhone There is no real ad blocker for the iPhone, but at least the pop-ups can be blocked. To do this, open the "Settings" app and activate the "Block pop-ups" option under the "Safari" category...

If a green tick suddenly appears at Threema, it is because of a special function. We'll tell you what the green tick is all about. Threema: What does a green check mean? If you press and hold your finger on a received message, the "Confirm" option appears. If you select this, the checkmark next to the sender turns green...

If emails are no longer sent from your iPad, several different causes can be responsible. In this practical tip we explain to you what exactly can be the reason. iPad doesn't send emails - you can Make sure the iPad has a constant internet connection. To do this, go to any page in Safari. Switch to the website of your mail provider and log in with your data...

If you are looking for a secure messenger, you can choose between Threema and Signal. We let the two chat apps compete against each other. Threema vs. Signal - duel of messengers With Signal, a new, secure messenger has arrived in the app store. Our comparison shows whether he can keep up with Threema: Functions: The operation of the apps is pretty similar...

Here you will find good tips and instructions for "Dumb Ways to Die", the app for iOS and Android. "Dumb Ways to Die" - this is how the game works "Dumb Ways to Die" originally started as a campaign by "Metro Trains Melbourne" to point out dangers on train tracks...

Your iPhone or iPad no longer opens the apps, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to deal with the problem. iPhone / iPad does not open apps - the most common errors and their solutions Turn off your iPhone or iPad completely and then restart it. Small errors in the buffer are thus deleted...

If you want to control your iPad with the iPhone, this is usually not a problem. We'll show you how to use your iPhone as a remote control for your iPad. Control iPad for free with iPhone via remote With the free "Remote" app you can use your iPhone as a remote control for your iPad: Apple offers a free option with its own "Remote" app...

The import options for RAW files in Lightroom Mobile are very obvious due to the editing options. Unfortunately, you have not yet been able to simply import RAW files via the device. Trailer: Adobe Lightroom mobile for the iPad No RAW file import for Lightroom Mobile Adobe has so far understood "Lightroom Mobile" as a partner application for the correct "Lightroom" on the computer...

In our Lightroom Mobile Tutorial we show you the basics of the new Adobe app. Tutorial: The basics of Lightroom Mobile The "Lightroom Mobile" app brings the most important functions from the original Photoshop Lightroom. With the app you can change all basic values ​​such as the exposure or the contrast of images. Fi...

If you want to motivate friends, send fitness messages via WhatsApp. We present the 10 best news in this practical tip. The 10 best fitness sayings via Whatsapp You can easily copy the following sayings and send them via Whatsapp. The best fitness app is of little use if the statistics of your actions have a zero line...

The iPhone X can be easily unlocked using Face ID. However, you can also access your smartphone without face recognition. In this practical tip we will show you how. Unlock iPhone X without Face ID - so it'll work The iPhone X cannot only be unlocked with face recognition. Instead, you can also use a very classic method...

If you search the Internet for experiences with the online shop MyHandyDeal, you will find both positive and negative opinions. We show you how serious MyHandyDeal really is. Rating of MyHandyDeal: Serious mobile phone contracts? At MyHandyDeal you will find comparatively cheap mobile phone tariffs. The website provides tariffs with and without smartphones from various network operators...

You can also use Apple's AirPods with Android smartphones. The headphones are compatible with almost all devices that support Bluetooth. We'll show you how to connect and use AirPods with an Android smartphone. Connect AirPods with Android and listen to music Open the "Settings" on your Android smartphone...

WhatsApp voice messages often come at a bad time. Fortunately, you can convert the audio messages into text. All you need is an additional app and you're ready to go. Here we show you how it works on iPhone and Android smartphones. Convert WhatsApp voice messages into text - how it works You cannot have a voice message displayed as text directly on WhatsApp...

You can use your mobile phone or smartphone to make calls via mobile radio. We'll tell you exactly how this works in this practical tip. How does mobile radio work? You can make calls using your cell phone or smartphone and the appropriate SIM card. Your smartphone searches for the next available cellular signal to set up the call...

The mSpy app monitors smartphones and records all activities. In this practical tip, we'll tell you exactly how mSpy works. How does mSpy work? Easily explained The mSpy app enables you to spy on smartphones and tablets. To do this, install the app on the respective smartphone. The owner then does not notice that this app is installed...

With the Kik messenger app, you can send free messages via the Internet. In this practical tip, we will show you how the chat app works. Kik: How does the messenger work? First download Kik for iOS or Kik for Android. After starting the app, you can register for free. After logging in, you will be asked to access your phone book...

If you want to use a pedometer, you only need a current smartphone. We show you in this practical tip how the technology behind it works. Pedometer on mobile phones: how does it work? The pedometers in the smartphone use the microelectromechanical system, or MEMS for short. It is a sensor that registers movements to the left, right and forwards...

Instructions are circulating on the Internet on how to charge your cell phone with an apple. You can read how and whether this works in this practical tip. How should charging with an apple work? The mode of operation corresponds to that of a conventional battery. In the so-called galvanic element there are two different metal electrodes in an electrolyte solution (here fruit juice)...

In flight mode, all communication functions of your iPhone are suppressed. Here we show you the three main advantages of flight mode. 1. Use iPhone on a plane Because cell phones with their electromagnetic radiation can influence the sensitive on-board electronics of an aircraft, cell phones and smartphones have a transmission break on board...

A backup is also important for the Apple Watch so that all your data is saved. We'll show you step-by-step how this works for the Apple Watch. Apple Watch: create backup Apple Watch content is automatically backed up to the associated iPhone. This is how you can later restore the Apple Watch from a backup...

So that you can use the Apple Watch longer, you can try to extend and optimize the battery life. We give you some tips for this in this article. Extend the battery life of the Apple Watch Apple's smartwatch can quickly drain the battery under certain circumstances. With the following tips you can possibly reduce the consumption and increase the runtime...

After a while, the first scratches accumulate on the iPhone and iPad displays. We'll show you how to remove them. How to remove scratches from iPhone or iPad display In most cases, you can polish small scratches yourself. However, only a specialist can remove deeper scratches. You get the best results with a polishing paste for touch screens...

If the standard calendar of the iPhone or iPad is too simple or boring for you, we present great calendar iOS apps here. For Apple fans: "Week Calendar" in the trendy iCal style The "Week Calender" calendar, which is currently just under 2 euros, comes in popular iCal design on your smartphone or tablet...

If you want to remove Cydia apps, this unfortunately does not work as usual in normal iOS. We'll show you how it's done. Delete Cydia apps You can delete installed apps in Cydia itself - but this is a bit cumbersome and often takes a long time if you want to delete multiple apps. Open Cydia and click on the "Manage" menu item below...

If iOS goes crazy or your iPhone is broken, you can make an appointment online in the Apple Store. You will then meet an Apple service representative at the Genius Bar in the store who will help you. Apple Store: Make an appointment at the Genius Bar Visit the following website and click "Get Help Now"...

Many Apple users talk about jail breaks. But very few people know exactly what such a jailbreak is. We clarify it. Jailbreak for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch The term jailbreak first appeared in connection with the iPhone and other mobile Apple devices and is only used in this regard. Android smartphones are called rooting...

The jailbreak with the Chinese pangu hack also works with iOS 7.1.2. We explain how exactly in this manual. Jailbreak iOS 7.1.2 - how it works Before you start, you should definitely make a backup of your iPhone. Be aware that the use of a jailbreak is always at your own risk. Once you have saved all your data and purchases, download the Pangu Jailbreak for iOS 7...

There is now also a jailbreak for iOS 11. However, it is only available with restrictions. You can find out more in this practical tip. Jailbreak on iOS 11 - is that even possible? In iOS 11, numerous elements from the jailbreak scene have already been integrated and incorporated. For example, the customizable control center was implemented in previous versions of jailbreak and is now available on iOS 11...

By default, you cannot change the font on your iPhone and iPad under iOS. With the right tool and a little time, it will work. We'll show you what you need to do it. iPhone and iPad: change the default font using the jailbreak app As so often, you need a jailbreak for profound system changes. How to unlock your iPhone and iPad with the current iOS 9, you will learn in a separate guide...

Passwords and visited websites can be stored in the cache on iPhone and iPad. You can delete the data with iOS in a few simple steps - how exactly, read here. iPhone & iPad: How to clear cache on iOS Depending on the app, you have to proceed differently when deleting the cache: Safari: Open the Settings app and under "Safari" tap on "Clear history and website data" (see image)...

If you want to update your iPhone to iOS 9 after a jailbreak, only a few clicks are necessary. We have summarized the exact procedure for you in this practical tip. After jailbreak: Update iPhone to iOS 9 - how it works First backup your iPhone so that your data cannot be lost. Make sure your iPhone is connected to the WiFi and connect it to the PC with the USB cable...

You can combine several apps in folders on iPhone and iPad. We'll show you how to create the folders. Create new folder on iPhone and iPad Tap an app icon in the home view. Press and hold the app until the icons start to shake. Now drag the app you want to another icon and then release it. A folder is created in which the two icons are located...

On iPad and iPhone, you can also play YouTube videos in the background from iOS 7 and use Safari and Facebook as well. This is even possible in the Safari browser, you don't need a new app. You can read the details in this article. iPhone: How to play YouTube videos in the background View the YouTube video in Safari...

As of iOS 7, you have to change the SIM PIN settings in a different place than in previous versions. We show you where the menu item is hidden. How to change the SIM PIN settings from iOS 7 Open the "Settings" of your iPhone. Select "Phone" Here you will find the "SIM PIN" item, under which you can deactivate and change the PIN code...

Apple has given Siri manual control with iOS 7.1. But what exactly does "manual control" mean and what are the advantages? We clarify it. Manually controlling Siri - that's the reason In iOS 7.1, you can now call Siri by holding the Home key while talking. After you release the button, Siri will answer and help you directly...

You can easily determine whether your data volume will soon be used up on iPhone and iPad. Because under iOS, every byte that you have used since the counter was last reset is counted. iPhone & iPad: How to determine your data volume used Open the "Settings app" on your iPhone or iPad. Select the tab "Mobile network" (iPhone) or "Mobile data" (iPad)...

As of iOS 7, the iPhone automatically adjusts background images. You cannot even reduce the size of photos in "wrong" scaling: iOS zooms in until the photo fills the screen. This practical tip explains how you can still use your photos as a background image. Background image: How to shrink photos on iPhone from iOS 7 To have a photo of the correct size for the screen background, proceed as follows: Download the "Wallpaper Fix" app from the app store and start the tool...

With the code lock you can lock the iPhone and iPad. We explain how you can switch off the code and thus do without entering the code. How to disable code lock on iPad and iPhone First open the settings of your iPhone or iPad. If you select the "Code" menu item here, you must first enter the current code...

Under iOS9 you often get the error "Message not yet downloaded from server" in the mail app, which you can fix with a simple trick. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this. "Message not yet downloaded from server" on iOS 9 This error message affects all email accounts configured in Mail with POP...

With iOS 9, Apple brings some new functions to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This practical tip shows you where to find the downloads and how to install the firmware. iOS 9: Here you will find the downloads iOS 9 runs on the iPhone 4S and newer, the iPod touch 5 and newer, as well as on all iPad variants, except the iPad 1...

Thanks to the split screen, you can easily split the screen on the iPad. Only a few steps are necessary for this, as this practical tip shows you. iPad split screen under iOS 11 - so it'll work Under iOS 11, Apple has again vigorously drilled out the split-screen mode. You can use the new mode as follows: First, open the first app on the iPad...

If you want to arrange two apps side by side on your iPad under iOS 11, you can do this with the new split view function. We'll show you step by step how the new iOS feature works. iPad: Use Split View under iOS 11 The practical split-screen function is currently only available on the iPad Pro, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 4...

You can also easily edit the Live Photos on the iPhone. We have the best effects, tips & tricks for you in this practical tip. Edit Live Photos: Effects, Tips & Tricks To take a live photo, simply tap the icon with the three yellow circles in the camera app. Then swipe up in the camera app under iOS 11 to use effects...

Thanks to the beta, you can try iOS 10 before the release. If you want to remove them afterwards and return to iOS 9, only a few steps are necessary. We'll show you how it's done. Remove iOS 10 Beta - so the uninstallation works Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer. To restart, press and hold the [Power] and [Home] buttons for 10 seconds...

If your iPhone is having trouble or you want to sell it, you should reset it to factory settings. However, there are two important things to consider before doing this. No matter whether old iPhone 4 or brand new iPhone 7 - we will show you how to reset every Apple smartphone. Reset iPhone: create backup and log out of iCloud You should make a backup of your data beforehand so that no important data is lost during the reset...

If your iPhone gets too hot, there can be several reasons. We'll show you what you can do to prevent your iPhone from overheating. iPhone gets hot - what to do? If your iPhone gets too hot quickly, check the following things: Power : If the iPhone gets too hot during operation, put it aside for a few minutes or switch it off...

Some innovations long awaited by Apple users are now fulfilled by iOS 13. Apple Maps is just one of the many new features here. Here is an overview of what you can still look forward to as an iPhone user. iOS 13 with long-awaited innovations IOS 13 is expected to be released in autumn 2019. If you would like to try out the innovations beforehand, you can already install iOS 13 Beta...

If your iPhone is deactivated, you usually have to unlock it with iTunes. In this practical tip, you will learn what you can do in this case to remove the lock. iPhone is disabled - what does that mean? If the message "iPhone is deactivated, connect to iTunes" appears on the iPhone, the wrong password has been entered too often...

With some practical tips, you can significantly save battery with Apple's iOS. Even if you don't use all the tricks, the runtime of the iPad or iPhone is noticeably longer. We have listed the best tricks for you below. New features from iOS 9 to save battery As of iOS 9, some exciting power-saving functions have made it onto Apple's iDevices...

Locating a lost iPhone is not difficult as long as it is switched on. We'll show you how to find your switched off mobile phone again. Find iPhone off: is that possible? Misfortunes never come singly. So it can happen that you lose your iPhone and the battery is almost empty. As soon as the cell phone goes out, the normal location no longer works...

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch cannot be switched off, it is usually only a temporary error. We'll show you how to solve the problem. Switch off iPhone / iPad completely - how it works Once the system has hung up, press and hold the power button on the device for several seconds. Usually, however, this does not lead to success...

If you are dealing with Apple or the iPhone, you cannot avoid the three letters iOS. You can find out exactly what iOS means in this practical tip. What does iOS actually mean? Easily explained Whether iPad, iPod touch or iPhone, you will be confronted with iOS on all of these Apple devices. iOS is short for Internetwork Operating System...

Apple's AirPods master various typing gestures, but so far these have been heavily regulated. With iOS 11 that changes significantly. This practical tip shows you how to use the new gestures. Control AirPods with gestures - that's the reason So far, Apple has severely restricted which options can be controlled with the individual typing gestures of the AirPods...

The iPhone 7 has almost exactly the same dimensions as the iPhone 6. Of course, it is reasonable to assume that the same case also fits both iPhones. In this practical tip, we will clarify whether you can also use the same case that you bought for your iPhone 6 for iPhone 7. The right case for the iPhone 7 From a purely external perspective, most cases that were used for the iPhone 6 will also fit on the iPhone 7...

An awkward movement and it happened - the phone or tablet falls down and the display is broken. This guide shows you how to save important data and images that you have saved on the device. Broken cell phone or tablet display: Save data on the PC If the cell phone falls out of your hand or an object falls on your cell phone, it can happen that not only does the glass pane of the cell phone break, but the display also breaks...

With the iPhone camera, you can not only take photos, but also read and decode QR codes. We'll show you what you need. Read and decode QR codes with an iPhone camera By default, you cannot decrypt QR codes with your iPhone and iPad. For this you need an additional app like "QuickMark". Install the free app on your smartphone and start the tool...

You can also install and use the Google Assistant on a German iPhone, although the Siri competition has so far only been intended for the American market. You can find out how in a practical step. Download Google Assisant - so it'll work To download the Google Assistant, you need to go to the US app store...

If your iPhone X is stuck, it is running very slowly or if there are other problems, a soft reset can help. We show you how it works. Perform a soft reset on the iPhone X. In contrast to hard reset, no data is deleted during soft reset. With the soft reset, the iPhone X is forced to restart. Since the home button is missing on the iPhone X, the classic way of soft reset no longer works...

You can now also use your iPhone and your Android phone as a landline phone. In this practical tip, we present three apps for this. Tip 1: Use iPhone under the FritzBox as a landline phone Thanks to the Fritz App Fon app (iOS, Android), you can conveniently make calls from your landline using your mobile phone if you have a Fritzbox: You only need to be connected to your device via WiFi and start the app...

You can find out whether someone has an iPhone as a gift online on various websites or in a circle of friends and thus get one of the popular Apple smartphones at no cost. But the latest models will unfortunately not be available as a gift. Known questions: Does someone have an iPhone as a gift? For your search, keep in mind that iPhones are very expensive...

With the release of iOS 11.4 there are not only some new functions, but also battery problems. We'll show you how to fix the problem. Update to iOS 11.4: battery drains quickly So far, Apple has not released itself on the problems of the new update. However, the consequences are devastating. For some users, half of the battery charge was lost overnight...

If you want to connect your iPhone to the projector, this is simply not possible - the supplied cable does not fit. In this practical tip, we show how it works anyway. Connect iPhone to projector - with this adapter it works Note: With older devices such as the iPhone 3GS or outdated firmware such as iOS 5, transmission is only possible to a very limited extent...

So far, only US users can install the Facebook RSS reader called Paper on their iPhone or iPad. We'll show you how to get the reader here with a little trick. Install Facebook Paper in Germany on iPhone If you want to test paper as an iPhone user in Germany, you can simply change the settings of the store...

If your iPhone memory is full, you can clear it with various tricks. Because a lot of data is accumulating in the background that you don't need at all. iPhone memory full: these methods help Resolution: Do not always film in the best resolution. A resolution of 720p is sufficient, especially for short clips...

Unfortunately, there is no direct option to sync an iPhone with Outlook without iTunes. However, we will show you a trick that still works. Sync iPhone without Outlook with iTunes With a little detour you can synchronize your iPhone with Outlook - without having to use iTunes: To do this, you need a Google account...

In addition to the many known functions in iOS 9, there are some secret features that you usually won't find in normal ways. We've picked out the 10 coolest tricks and features and how to activate them. 1. Secret function: The iOS 9 keyboard - a good function? With iOS 9, many new features come on all iPhones 4S later and the newer iPads...

Setting up a Bluetooth hotspot on iPhone is not that difficult. We explain how it works Set up Bluetooth hotspot on iPhone in 5 steps Activate Bluetooth in advance via "Settings"> "Bluetooth. Then go to "Settings" again. Now select "Personal hotspot". Activate "Personal hotspot"...

You can control your iPhone remotely in different ways. We present the methods and show you how it works. Remote control iPhone via app Apple does not allow complete remote control. With the free app TeamViewer QuickSupport you can carry out a kind of remote maintenance from your PC. You will need the TeamViewer program, which is also free of charge...

If you want to send apps to a friend on your iPhone, it is not as easy as, for example, with photos or videos. We'll tell you which detour it works anyway. Share free iPhone apps Unfortunately, you cannot simply send apps on iPhone to a friend's phone using a "share function". Even free apps cannot be exchanged with another iOS device via WLAN or Bluetooth...

If you have a problem with your iPhone 5 that it cannot find a network, we will show you how to fix it here. Where do the iPhone 5 network problems come from? So far it is not clear where the network problems with the iPhone 5 come from. Both Apple and many other experts know no real reason. Since it occurs independently of the network provider, the cause is not with them either...

The Apple TV is a real entertainment machine. If you want to buy an Apple TV, there are a few things you should consider before you buy. We have summarized the best tips for you in this practical tip. Buy Apple TV - these tips should be considered Before you buy an Apple TV, you should follow our tips below: Size: You can buy either a 32 or 64 GB version of the Apple TV, depending on how many apps you want to run...

If your iPhone responds slowly, you can empty the working memory and thus ensure more speed. We show how it works. iPhone: Clear memory If nothing happens to your iPhone, you should restart the device. The working memory is then completely emptied. Alternatively, you can empty the working memory as follows: Unlock iPhone Press the power button until "Switch off" is displayed...

If you have (too) many apps installed on your iPhone, you can create folders for them and manage the apps clearly. We'll show you how it's done. iPhone: Store and manage apps in folders To create a folder, you first need two apps that are to be packed into a folder. Hold your finger on one app so that after about two seconds all apps start to wiggle...

If you do not want to use the Apple remote control all the time, you can also operate your Apple TV using the remote app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. We'll show you step by step how to set up the app. Apple TV: Use iPhone as a remote control Download the free Apple remote app from the App Store and start the application...

This practical tip shows you how to find out the IP address of your iPhone. iPhone - display the IP address in the WLAN Go to "Settings" and go to the "Wi-Fi network". In the network list displayed, then tap on the blue arrow behind the corresponding WLAN name. Your WLAN IP address will then be displayed in the "IP address" field...

If you want to calibrate the display of your iPhone, this is unfortunately not so easy. We'll show you how you can still solve your problem. iPhone: No display calibration possible The iOS system that runs on every iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is relatively closed and allows hardly any interference with the system...

With Google Maps on iPhone, you can also add stopovers. You can do this without interrupting the navigation. We show you how to use the feature. iPhone: Add stopovers to Google Maps Start route planning as usual. Tap the magnifying glass icon in the top right. You can now search from standard destinations such as restaurants or petrol stations or enter a location in the search function...

Microsoft Office has recently been launched on the iPad. We answer the question whether the software is worth it for you. Microsoft Office on the iPad against Apple's iWork The main competitor to the iPad version of Microsoft Office is Apple's iWork software. Costs: While Apple offers iWork for free with every new iDevice, you need a 365 account for Microsoft Office...

Apple Music brings over 40 million songs to your ears for free for three months. After testing, you can simply cancel the trial subscription and make no further commitments. Apple Music: Stream free for 3 months To start the trial subscription of Apple Music, you need the current iTunes version as well as a credit card or iTunes credit...

Since iOS 8, Apple has increasingly focused on the share menu or the share button. We'll show you some iPhone tricks to help you share content on your iPhone or iPad more effectively. iPhone: Customize the share menu By default, the share menu is always the same. Apple positions its own apps at the top and turns off other apps...

If you want to use Apple Music on the go, but do not use up your data volume, you can listen to all songs offline. We'll show you how to save Apple Music music locally on your iOS device for offline playback. iPhone & iPad: Use Apple Music offline Open the settings on your iOS device and select the category "Music"...

You don't have to read your eBook yourself, you can also have it read to you conveniently. Use the following programs to turn your eBook into an audio book. Let the eBook read out - with these tools it works On the PC: In our download area you can find the free Balabolka software. Under "Open" you simply search for the EPUB file you just downloaded and you can then have the eBook read to you...

If you want to download films and series from Sky Go, the download works in several ways. We'll show you step by step how to watch movies and series offline with Sky Go. Download movies and series from Sky Go If you want to download individual Sky Go content, this is only possible on smartphones and tablets at an additional cost...

If you want to use Facebook Messenger on the go, but the app cannot be installed, this can have various causes. We'll show you how to fix the problem in just a few steps. Android: Facebook Messenger cannot be installed If you cannot download Facebook Messenger at all, the problem may be the lack of storage space...

If the login to Mobilcom Debitel does not work, this error can usually be quickly remedied. In these practical tips, we therefore have troubleshooting tips for you. Login to Mobilcom Debitel does not work - what to do? First make sure that you are on the correct page of Mobilcom Debitel. The login works here with your email address and the stored password...

Whether for the navigation system or the game on the smartphone - GPS is often required. If you don't have a GPS signal, you can try to improve reception. We have summarized some tips for you. No GPS signal on my cell phone - what to do? A protective cell phone case can significantly impair GPS reception...

If your Apple Watch no longer starts, the cause can usually be easily remedied. We'll show you what you can do if the Apple Watch goes on strike. Apple Watch does not start - power reserve mode or low battery If your Apple Watch is in power reserve mode or the battery is low, you won't be able to activate it by gestures or tapping the screen...

If you want Spotify to play your playlist on your HomePod, you have to take a small detour. We show you how it works in this practical tip. Spotify: Use HomePod via AirPlay You can only play Apple-owned music on the HomePod directly via Siri, for example songs from iTunes Match, Apple Music or songs that you bought via iTunes...

If you want to call a number directly on the mailbox, all you need is a two further numbers. So you can speak directly to the mailbox after just a few seconds. Call the mailbox directly - these numbers are sufficient To go directly to the mailbox, you must add a two-digit number after the area code. This number varies depending on the network operator...

IOS already has an alarm clock on board, but we would like to introduce you to a selection of the best alarm clock apps for the iPhone. These apps offer much more, from sleep rhythm analysis, audio recorders to "smart" wakes. You only have to get up yourself. Smart alarm clock from Plus Sports The "Smart Alarm Clock" for currently 1...

If you constantly receive notifications about WLAN in your area on the iPhone, you can switch it off. This does not turn off the WiFi on your iPhone, only the annoying messages. Here we show you how to switch the information off and on again. Disable WiFi notifications on iPhone First open the "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad...

Finding foreign contacts in your WhatsApp list is often not a sign of poor memory. We will show you why and how you can solve the problem. Foreign contacts in WhatsApp: where do they come from? To find your friends on WhatsApp, the app uses the phone book from your mobile phone. So it can happen over time that foreign contacts also end up in your WhatsApp list...

If you do not want to use FaceTime VoIP telephony on your iPhone, you can simply switch it off. We show you where and how to do it. Turn off FaceTime calls on iPhone Open the "Settings" app. Scroll down to the fifth settings block and select "FaceTime". Deactivate the switch at the top next to "FaceTime" (see picture)...

Especially at night you often see a crescent moon in the status bar on your iPhone and iPad. In this article we will tell you what is behind the symbol and how you can remove it. iPhone and iPad: Crescent as a symbol for the sleep mode Since iOS 6 you will find the "Do not disturb" function on your iPhone...

To be able to surf the Internet at McSIM, you need the correct APN settings. In this article, we reveal which data you need to enter for which McSIM contract. McSIM: APN settings for o2 contracts Depending on the mobile phone contract, you surf at McSIM in the o2 or Vodafone network. The exact connection can be found in your contract documents...

Whether you can exchange a cell phone or not depends on various factors. In this practical tip, you can find out which these are and when you can easily exchange your smartphone. How to exchange your smartphone How the return of the mobile phone works depends, among other things, on the shop and in which way you bought the smartphone...

Since iOS 5, you can also change the SMS tone on iPhone. You have the choice between different pre-installed ringtones and advisory tones and you can also buy more in the iTunes Store. Even your own music can be used as an SMS ringtone. However, this is a bit more complicated. Change pre-installed SMS tone on iPhone To use a message tone that already exists on the iPhone, proceed as follows: Open the "Settings" app and scroll to "Sounds"...

If you want to banish your Payback card from your wallet, use in the Apple Wallet seems comfortable. We'll show you if that's possible at all. Add payback card to Apple Wallet - does it work? Apple Wallet only supports digital customer cards if the card issuer agrees to their use. Payback does not support Apple Wallet...

This amazes Apple fans: The iPhone 8 is not called eight, but X. We explain why this is the case in this article. Why is it called iPhone X? Several variants of the name were already in the room: iPhone 8, iPhone Edition and also iPhone X. However, some parts of the code of iOS 11 indicated early on that Apple decided on the last option...

Electricity consumption is rather low when charging a cell phone. In this practical tip, we will tell you exactly how much electricity is consumed and how much money it costs. Mobile phone charging: This is how much electricity is needed When your mobile phone is fully charged with the charging cable, about 3 watts are used...

The Apple HomePod sounds relatively good from the start. This practical tip shows you how to fine-tune the sound with the equalizer. Apple HomePod: Set up equalizer from iPhone AirPlay makes it easy to change the sound - both with presets and manually. Play music through AirPlay first. This step is necessary to set up the equalizer...

If you no longer use certain apps on your iPad, you can delete them. We show you how to make space on your iPad. iPad: delete and uninstall apps On the iPad, you can delete any app that you have installed yourself. Since iOS 10, you can also uninstall a large number of the pre-installed apps. A new installation is possible at any time via the App Store...

"Assistive Touch" is a clever operating aid for iPhone, iPad and iPod. It replaces several multi-touch gestures: With one tap you can give commands that were previously only possible with several fingers. How to activate "Assistive Touch" Open the "Settings" of your iPhone...

With the best Cydia repos, you will no longer miss helpful tweaks and apps. We present our top 5 in our practical tip. 5. Intelliborn The developers behind "Intelliborn" became known with their tweak "Intelliscreen" and the app "MyWi". URL: //www.intelliborn.com/repo/ 4...

iOS 11 offers users numerous new options to optimize their iPhone or iPad. We present an overview of the most important features. Images come alive and cost less storage iOS 11 offers many new effects that make pictures and videos appear more vivid. Cool features include endless loops, long exposure or loops...

The app store alternative Cydia is extensive and can quickly become confusing without instructions. We therefore introduce you to the most important basics in our practical tip. Jailbreak needed A jailbreak is mandatory and Cydia installs it automatically. If your iDevice is not yet jailbroken, you will find instructions up to iOS version 6 here...

With iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, you have the option of taking wide-angle shots of an image or video even though you have not activated wide-angle mode at all. We will show you how to make the wide-angle format visible afterwards. iPhone 11: Activate wide-angle format later The eleventh generation iPhone models are the first of their kind with an ultra wide-angle lens...

The iPhone 7 cannot be charged wirelessly by default. With simple gadgets you can easily retrofit the function. In this practical tip, we will show you what options you have. Charge iPhone 7 wirelessly - it works with this gadget Unfortunately, the iPhone 7 cannot be charged wirelessly via induction...

If your iPhone shows connected headphones, even though there are none, it is either due to a software or hardware defect. We'll show you how to solve the problem. iPhone: Headphones are displayed even though there are none Restart: Restart your iPhone first. To do this, press and hold the power button for a few seconds...

Apple Arcade is the name of the new game service that will be launched in September 2019. Apple promises access to over 100 games with the subscription. These can not only be played on the iPhone, but also on other devices. This is how Apple Arcade works The game service Apple Arcade was presented at the keynote in September 2019...

If you charge your Apple Pencil regularly, you can use the pen to quickly hold your notes on your iPad. This practical tip shows you which options you have for loading the pen. It's so easy to load an Apple Pencil You can charge the Apple Pencil using a charging cable or directly on the iPad. If you are using a USB charging cable, pull off the cap at the top of the pen...

As part of the Keynote 2019, Apple presented the new iPhone 11 and introduced the functions of the new Apple flagship. Not only the camera, which has changed significantly, was discussed. You can find out what innovations you can expect in this practical tip. Apple iPhone 11 - new colors and new camera with additional functions The most striking innovation of the iPhone 11 can certainly be found on the back of the smartphone...

If the Apple HomePod does not respond properly, you can turn it off and restart it. However, there is no function specifically intended for this. Instead, you have to work with tricks in both cases. Switch off Apple HomePod completely and restart The Apple HomePod is designed to answer your questions at any time via Siri and to respond to the "Hey Siri" command...

You can take a screenshot on the iPad with a simple shortcut. We show you how this works and how you can then share, send and use the screenshot in various apps. iPad: take screenshot To photograph what the display is currently showing, press the home button (front) and the power switch (top right) of the iPad simultaneously...

If you are the proud owner of an Apple HomePod, you can also connect the speaker to your TV and use it for audio playback. You can find out how this works and what the requirements are here. Connect Apple HomePod to TV - so it'll work In addition to a HomePod and a TV, you also need an Apple TV of at least the 4th generation to connect...

If you want to connect your Apple HomePod to another device via Bluetooth, the speaker reaches its limits. Apple HomePod and Bluetooth: what you should know about it Apple's HomePod is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connection technology. However, you will try in vain to address the speaker via Bluetooth from a smartphone or another music source...

You can adjust the volume on your Apple HomePod either directly on the speaker or via a voice command. Adjust volume on Apple HomePod: You have these options If you stand directly on the HomePod, adjust the volume using the "+" and "-" symbols on the device. If you use Siri for volume control, you have various options...

With some practical tips, you can save battery with Apple iOS 11 and thus extend the life of your iPhone. We have listed the best tricks for you in the following article. iOS 11: Save battery with changed settings Deactivate Bluetooth in the settings so that the service does not always switch itself on again...

If your iPhone keeps crashing, there can be several reasons. We will show you what this can be and how you can get the problem under control. iPhone crashes: processor overloaded The most common cause of an iPhone crash is an overloaded or overheated processor. This condition can sometimes occur fairly quickly and unexpectedly...

The new Apple Watch Series 3 has an eSIM installed, so that you can surf the Internet and make calls using the Apple Watch with LTE without your iPhone. We show you what you need to know about the eSIM in the Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 3: LTE only at Telekom To save space in the Apple Watch 3, a so-called eSIM is installed in the new smartwatch...

Since the iPhone 8 (Plus) also has a home button, the screenshot function still works like the predecessors iPhone 6 and 7. We show you how to take a screenshot on the new iPhone 8 (Plus) in this practical tip. Apple iPhone 8 (Plus): Take a screenshot Launch the website or application you want to take a screenshot of...

If your iPod no longer charges, there is usually a defect in the device or accessories. In this practical tip, we will show you how to find the problem and then solve it. iPod: battery no longer charges - you can do that Regardless of whether iPod, iPod touch, iPod mini or iPod shuffle: First check the charging accessories from the iPod...

The voice assistant Siri can be deactivated at any time on the Apple HomePod. This prevents the HomePod from always listening and sending data to Apple. The smart speaker then only serves as a speaker. Disable Siri on the Apple HomePod So that you can only operate the HomePod with your voice, Apple's voice assistant Siri is activated by default...

If you want to connect your HomePod to your Mac and use the better sound quality of the speaker, it's done quickly. Here we show you how easy it is to connect the Apple devices. Connect Apple HomePod to Mac - one click is enough Apple's HomePod is designed for easy operation. The smart speaker can be connected to your Mac accordingly...

If you buy an Apple device online or in the store, you are also offered the purchase of the so-called Apple Care Protection Plan. Find out what this additional guarantee is and for whom it is worthwhile here. What is the Apple Care Protection Plan? The Apple Care Protection Plan extends Apple's one-year warranty to two to three years (depending on the product)...

Deactivate the correct functions under iOS 8, not only make your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch faster, but also save a lot of battery. We'll show you the best tricks. iOS 8: Reduce transparency and deactivate parallax effect Swipe your finger up from the bottom of the screen to open the slightly transparent control center...

The iPhone offers numerous functions, large and small, some of which are only accessible via secret tricks. We'll show you which three iPhone tricks you probably didn't know yet. iPhone trick # 1: secret calculator function If you use the calculator app on your iPhone more often, you have probably been annoyed that corrections are not possible...

If you want to know whether other people have blocked you via iPhone, you cannot say with absolute certainty. However, there are several indications that clearly indicate a blockage. Blocked by iPhone: Messages are not received If you suspect that an iPhone user has blocked you, the first thing you should try is to send a message...

Especially on hot summer days, the error message "Your iPhone has to cool down" can appear on your iOS device. This practical tip tells you what to do in this case. "Your iPhone has to cool down" - what to do? If you use your iPhone often and extensively, the device can quickly become hot after intensive use...

With Apple's Siri voice assistant, it is now also possible to send money using PayPal. You can find out how to do this in this practical tip: Send money via PayPal with Siri In order for you to be able to send money with Siri via PayPal, at least iOS 10 must be running on your device. In addition, your iPhone must have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and this must be activated for logging in to PayPal: First download and install the PayPal app...

To find the serial number of your iPhone 5, you have to click through a few menu items in the settings. You can read how to proceed in this practical tip. Find out the serial number of your iPhone 5 The serial number serves different purposes. So you need them for warranty cases or for the registration of Apple Care packages...

Whether Mac, iPhone or iPad - Apple makes free video calls possible with "FaceTime". We have summarized how this works and what you need to consider here. 1. Register and off you go In order for your friends to be able to reach you, you have to call up the "FaceTime" app on the iPad and iPhone in the "Settings" and enter your Apple ID as well as the telephone number and email addresses under which you want to be reachable on FaceTime...

With a little trick you can record iTunes songs on your Android device. For example, songs from iTunes Radio can be saved on the smartphone and listened to offline. Record iTunes songs via the Android app The only requirement is the free Android app "AirPlay Recorder". It allows you to record every song that is played in iTunes...

What to do if your Spotify playlists are gone at once? Find out here. Your Spotify playlists are gone: possible causes There are many different reasons why playlists can disappear on Spotify. And accordingly different solutions. Is it the server? If you cannot load your playlists after an update, this may be due to a server failure at Spotify...

As of iOS6, you no longer have to register your iPhone on the computer, this already happens when you set up the device itself. However, if you are using an older iPhone without the latest iOS, you have to register the cell phone using your computer or iTunes. Register iPhone via iTunes Start iTunes on your computer...

If you like to sing along with Deezer, you need the lyrics of the songs. In this practical tip, we will show you how to use the lyrics for your favorite songs. How to display lyrics on Deezer Most current hits will find the right lyrics for you. Unfortunately, the lyrics are not given for unknown songs...

If you dig a little deeper into your pocket in the Apple Store, you can use two HomePods to form a stereo pair. You can find out how this works here. Stereo sound with two Apple HomePods With just a few steps you can significantly improve the music experience on your HomePods. To do this, open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad and group the two HomePods for the stereo pair in a room...

To listen to your own music on your iPhone, iPad or iPod, you must first transfer it to the corresponding device via iTunes. We'll show you how it works. Load music on iPhone, iPod and iPad In order to listen to songs via the pre-installed music app on your iPhone, you have to buy them via the iTunes app or transfer them from your PC to your iPhone...

If your music sounds tinny and flat, you need to adjust the bass of your device. We'll show you how to adjust the bass on your iPhone using the equalizer. Increase bass with the iPhone Equalizer - how it works You have to adjust the strength of the bass in an equalizer - Apple already provides a very simple tone control in the settings app...

The iTunes Store has many useful apps. But what if an article is not available? We show you in this guide. This will make the article available again in iTunes This error occurs when music or movies are only available in certain regions. How to solve the problem: You can try changing the country yourself in the settings...

If you connect your iPhone to your stereo system via Bluetooth, you can listen to music from anywhere in the home without any cable clutter. All you need is an appropriate Bluetooth receiver. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the stereo system We explain the procedure using the example of a Belkin music receiver; Devices from other manufacturers work very similarly...

Do you want to listen to your music from your iPhone via the stereo system? So that the sound is really good, we show you 3 top tips so that sound comes across instead of frustration. And best of all: These tips are not as tricky as you think! iPhone and stereo: the right connection You can either connect your iPhone to the receiver using a headphone jack cable, via WLAN (if your stereo system is equipped accordingly) or via Bluetooth...

If you no longer want to use a bookmark on your iPad, you can simply delete it. We'll show you step by step how to do it. Delete bookmarks on iPad First open Safari and tap the bookmark or book icon in the bottom right corner. If you tap on the "Favorites" item at the top, you will find all saved bookmarks here...

If you want to surf anonymously on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, you can activate the "private mode" in Safari. In this mode, the history and the cache are not saved at all, so you do not have to delete them manually. We show you how to activate the mode. Safari: Surf anonymously in private mode The iOS version of the Safari browser also has a private mode in which you leave no traces...

You can easily display your passwords saved in Safari on your iPhone or iPad. This practical tip shows you where you can find the information. View saved passwords on iPhone and iPad Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down a bit here and select the "Safari" application. Under the "General" category you will find the "Passwords" item...

For security reasons, you should always log out of iTunes. In this practical tip, you can read how this works on the PC and iPhone. Log out of iTunes from your PC - how it works To log out of iTunes, first open your open iTunes session. Then click on "Store" in the menu bar of iTunes. In the pull-down menu, you now choose the "Logout" option, which you can find in the lower area...

A like on Instagram is often difficult to get. In this practical tip, we will tell you whether you can buy the likes instead. Buy likes on Instagram - so go ahead Buying likes on Instagram is completely legal, so you don't have to worry about your account. However, you should pay attention to the seller: Use reputable providers who offer payment via PayPal...

A blue tick on Instagram indicates that an account has been verified and the identity behind it has been confirmed. If you want to verify your own account, this can sometimes be impossible. We explain here why and how you might get a verified account. Get a blue tick and get a verified account on Instagram When you search for famous people or companies on Instagram, you sometimes see a blue tick behind the name...

In this practical tip, we explain how to change your account in the Facebook Messenger app. We describe how to do the process on Android or iOS. Android Facebook Messenger: Now possible in the app To change your app account in the Android app of Facebook Messenger, you have to log out of your previous account...

If you want to transfer your iPad games to the TV, this works either with or without a cable, depending on the TV model. We show you all the possibilities in this article. TV, iPad, Apple TV - Play games on TV You need either a suitable cable or an Apple TV for the transmission. In this paragraph we explain the transmission via Apple TV...

As of iOS 8, you have to end active apps on your iPhone and iPad separately so that they do not continue to run in the background. We show you how to do this. iPhone / iPad: Quit active apps completely If you close the current app with the home button, it remains active in the background and loads your battery...

From iOS 8, you can finally take photos with a self-timer. We'll show you how. Take photos with self-timer from iOS 8 Under iOS 7, you could retrofit the self-timer using the app, now this is no longer necessary. The function is particularly suitable for group pictures or selfies. Open the camera app and tap on the timer symbol at the top (see picture)...

Location services help your apps query your current location. This practical tip shows you how to deactivate location services on the iPhone and iPad. Disable location services on your iPhone or iPad - you have to do that Switch to the settings of your iOS device and select the "Privacy" menu item...

The iPhone feature Quicktype suggests words as you type. If you are not satisfied with this, you can also deactivate the function. Disable QuickType on iPhone QuickType not only recognizes the frequently used words and suggests them to you, but also differentiates between writing style and format. For example, the operating system no longer corrects abbreviations in an SMS, but instead provides suitable alternatives for the words entered in the email to the boss...

Since iOS 8, you can use the Health-Kit app to collect and monitor all recorded health and fitness data in one place. We'll show you the best apps that work with Health. Health kit on the iPhone: running apps communicate with health The Runtastic GPS app has been one of the most popular apps in the App Store for years...

If you do not want your iPhone to monitor you with the pedometer from iOS 8, you should deactivate the function. We'll show you exactly how to do this. From iOS 8: Deactivate pedometer - is that possible? On the iPhone 5S, 6 and 6 Plus, iPad Air 1 + 2 and iPad mini 2 + 3, your steps are counted using the co-processor...

As of iOS 8, you can use the new HandOff function for your Apple devices iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. We'll tell you what it is and how it works. iPhone and iPad: What can the HandOff function do? You need two Apple devices to use HandOff. These include iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with (at least) iOS 8, as well as a Mac or MacBook with OS X Yosemite...

If there are serious problems with iOS 8, a downgrade to iOS 7 will help. Unfortunately, Apple has now blocked this path - a downgrade to iOS 7.1.2 is no longer possible. Downgrading iOS 8 back to iOS 7 - unfortunately no longer possible Previously, if you had problems with iOS 8, it was relatively easy to downgrade to iOS 7...

If your iPad is deactivated, for example because you forgot the lock code or entered it incorrectly six times, you can still unlock the device. In this practical tip, we show which options are available for this. Unlock iPad using iTunes First of all: You cannot unlock your iPad without losing data. To restore the device using iTunes, the iPad must have been connected to your computer before...

If your iPad doesn't recognize the Apple Pencil, it doesn't always have to be a defect. Just try these steps before going to the dealer. Apple Pencil is not recognized by the iPad: possible reasons That your iPad does not recognize the Apple Pencil may be due to an update from iOS, simple system errors, or hardware defects...

IOS 11 introduced a battery status indicator on iPhone. In this practical tip, we explain what the function is for and how you use it. Check the battery status of the iPhone The "Battery status" function can be found in the system settings of your iPhone. To do this, go to "Battery" in the settings and then to "Battery status"...

The Apple Pencil works with an integrated battery that you have to charge again and again. You cannot read the current charge level directly on the pen. We'll show you how to find out the load anyway. Show charge status on Apple Pencil For some time now, you have been able to use practical widgets on iPhones and iPads that display the charge status of the Apple Pencil and other Bluetooth devices...

With iOS 8 or iOS 9, you can use the new Spotlight search on your iPhone or iPad. We show you how it works and what has changed compared to its predecessor. Spotlight search for iPhone or iPad Spotlight no longer only searches on your iPhone under iOS 8, but also shows you content from apps and the Internet...

Renewing the DHCP lease on your iPhone or iPad can help solve network problems. We'll show you what's behind it and how it works. Renewing a DHCP lease: what's in it? To access the Internet at home, you need to connect to your router. No matter whether PC, laptop, iPhone or iPad, each device gets its own IP address from the router...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to connect Apple's AirPods to your Apple device. Connect AirPods to iPhone and iPad - how it works The AirPods can be connected to any iPhone, iPad or iPod with iOS 10 or newer. Alternatively, you can also connect it to your Apple Watch (watchOS 3 or newer), Apple TV (tvOS 11 or newer) or your Mac with at least macOS Sierra...

You can set up reminders for birthdays in your iPhone. In this practical tip, we will show you how to activate such a reminder on iOS. How to activate the birthday reminders on your iPhone If you don't want to forget the birthdays of your friends, relatives and colleagues in the future, you can set up a reminder on the iPhone...

The new iOS 11 was officially launched. We have summarized all new functions of the Apple operating system for you in this practical tip. iOS 11: All new functions of the Apple operating system Control Center: The Control Center on the iPhone has been greatly improved, it contains more shortcuts. The control center was even graphically highlighted on the iPad...

Changing the SIM card on an iPhone takes some getting used to, but relatively easy. We'll show you how to do it. Change the SIM card on the iPhone in three steps With your iPhone you also received a small "pen" - a little like a tuning fork. You now need it to open the SIM slot. Alternatively, the next steps also work with a thin needle or a curved paper clip...

Don't panic if your iPhone or iPad suddenly doesn't start: There are ways to quickly bring the Apple device back to life. iPhone or iPod no longer starts - this may be the reason First of all, you should narrow down the problem. Depending on the cause, there are different approaches: Has the iPhone or iPad got wet...

Quitting split-screen view on iPad is not difficult - provided you know how it works. We show how you can easily close the second window on the display. How to exit split-screen view on iPad Latest videos Exit split-screen view on iPad Simply slide the button to the edge to close one of the windows In split-screen mode, you can work in two windows in parallel on your iPad...

iOS is known for numerous games that are played offline. We have selected the 5 best offline games for you. With these you can enjoy long journeys or while waiting without internet access. Super Stickman Golf 3 for offline fun on iOS Super Stickman Golf 3 is one of the most popular games on Apple's iOS operating system...

On iOS 11 you can manage your files on iPhone and iPad thanks to the Files app. We'll give you the best tips for this in this practical tip. iPhone: Use the Files app - the best tips In the Files app, under "Browse", select the location from which the files should be displayed in the file management...

With iOS 5, the Notification Center was added for the first time on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Numerous functions have been added over the years. We show you the most important functions of the message center. Notification center on iOS: All functions at a glance Place your finger on the top of the screen and drag it down...

By default, the Goodreader app for iOS is only available in English. In this article, we reveal whether you can also switch the PDF viewer to German. Switch Goodreader to German: So far not possible Goodreader is currently only available in English. It is still unclear whether and when the developers will submit a German language version...

You can also gamble on the go with the iOS games. In this practical tip, we introduce you to the best first-person shooters for iPhone and iPad. iOS games: these are the 5 best first-person shooters for iPhone and iPad Deus Ex - The Fall: This shooter is one of the most popular games of the year alongside Call of Duty...

If you want to send text, images and documents from your iOS device to your Brother printer, this is possible both via AirPrint and via an alternative WiFi connection. We present both variants in this article. Brother printers: Print documents using AirPrint Not all current printers are equipped with AirPrint...

You can now use your iPhone to make Wi-Fi calls in areas with poor reception. You have to activate the function - and so far it has only been supported by Deutsche Telekom. From now on, O2 and Vodafone users can also enjoy WLAN telephony. Wifi calling: Use WiFi calls on the iPhone With Wifi-Calling you can also make calls over a WiFi connection without or with poor cellular network...

In just a few steps you can delete all photos from your iPad at the same time. A few simple steps in the settings of the Apple tablet are sufficient. We show you how it works. Remove all photos from iPad Start the "Settings" app on the home screen of your iPad. Select the "General" menu item...

If you want to send documents from your iOS device to your Epson printer for printing, this is easy with AirPrint. In this article, we will show you how to set up and use the function. Use AirPrint with an Epson printer If your Epson printer supports Airprint, you don't even have to set up the function...

Many users search in vain for the Adobe Flash Player for the iPad in the App Store, since Flash content can generally not be displayed on mobile Apple devices. We'll show you how it works. Play flash content on iPad A few years ago, there was hardly anything on the Internet without Flash. In the meantime, however, the HTML5 standard, which is also supported by Apple's mobile devices, is being used more and more...

The new generation of the Apple iPad not only impresses with its high resolution, but also with multi-touch gestures. An overview of which hand movements you can use to switch apps and much more can be found on this page. Using the tablet is child's play. iPad multi-touch gesture: How to get back to the home screen If you want to close an open app again, you can do this by contracting the screen...

Every child knows what an iPad is. However, some have trouble with terms like WiFi and Cellular. We explain what this is in this practical tip. iPad with wifi - online in wifi Wifi is an abbreviation and stands for "Wireless Fidelity". There is no real statement behind the term, rather it is an artificial word that is based on hi-fi...

In this practical tip, we explain what you can do if Siri doesn't work. The Apple Assistant Siri can simply remain silent in certain cases. This is mostly due to small internal bugs, which are mainly caused by new operating system versions, currently also under iOS 9. Siri only works with an internet connection Make sure that you are either logged in to a WLAN or have activated your mobile internet...

With the iPad, you always have your photos with you - at least if you also snapped them with the iPad. You can also transfer images from your camera to the iPad in just a few simple steps. We'll show you how it works. How to transfer photos from PC to iPad Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPad to the PC via USB...

We show you the most important shortcuts for your Bluetooth keyboard in connection with an iPad. This makes typing on an iPad with a keyboard even easier. Activate VoiceOver function for some shortcuts To be able to use the following shortcuts, you must first activate the VoiceOver function of your iPad...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to use your iPhone with several iTunes accounts - either to register several family members with their own accounts or to occasionally shop in the US store. How to use your iPhone or iPad with multiple iTunes accounts Start the iTunes app. Now tap on "Music" at the bottom of the bar and scroll all the way down...

If you get the error "iPhone is already logically connected to another iTunes library", you don't need to be afraid of your data. We will show you the solution. iPhone logically connected - you have to do that If you add the iPhone in this version of iTunes, data may be deleted. To prevent this, you have to switch off the automatic synchronization: For your security, we recommend that you make a backup with the free iTunes alternative "Copy Trans Alternative" before starting...

If the iCloud calendar no longer synchronizes with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, this can have various causes. We'll show you how to solve the problem. iCloud Calendar: Sync doesn't work System status: First check the system status of the iCloud calendar. You can find this on the Apple status website...

If you deactivate the read confirmation, your contacts will no longer know whether an iMessage or message has already arrived and has been read by you. We explain how it works. Deactivate read receipts - this is how you proceed Tap on "Settings" in the start menu. Swipe down and choose Messages...

With the Google Drive app, you always have access to Google Docs, your spreadsheets and presentations on your iPad. We introduce you to the use of the Google Cloud. Use the Google Drive app on the iPad With the free Google Drive iPad app, you can view and edit your files anywhere. Using the app, you can edit your Google Docs files, assign a new name, make files available for offline viewing, print using Cloud Print or AirPrint or switch between different Google Drive accounts...

The iPad is a useful companion - as long as the battery plays along. We'll show you how to increase battery life by making a few simple settings. 1. Increase the battery life of the iPad through the display brightness The display is one of the main sources of power consumption for the iPad. It is therefore worth keeping the brightness a little lower...

With AirDrop you can easily sync files between your iPhone, iPad and Mac. However, if AirDrop doesn't find the iPhone, you can quickly fix this problem yourself with the tips below. AirDrop doesn't find iPhone - so fix the problem If Apple AirDrop can't find your iPhone, there are a number of reasons why...

If your PC no longer recognizes your iPad, you do not need to have it repaired immediately, because there is not necessarily a defect. We'll show you a few tricks so that you can maybe reconnect your iPad to your PC. 1. Restart iPad or PC It sounds simple, but usually works: A restart helps in many situations...

Everyone has virus protection for their computers, but what about mobile devices like the iPad? There are numerous anti-virus apps and firewalls for Android phones, but there is hardly anything for the iPad in the app store. Virus protection for mobile Apple devices: effective or useless? In the App Store, you won't find any applications for your Apple mobile devices that can really protect you from viruses...

If you don't like iOS 10, you still have a few days left to downgrade from iOS 10 to iOS 9. We'll show you how to do it step by step. iOS 10: Downgrade to iOS 9 Note: Unfortunately, downgrade has not been possible since mid-October 2016. Apple has disabled the activation of iOS 9 on devices compatible with iOS 10...

The lock screen was revised with iOS 10, but with the right option you can get the old unlock function back. We'll show you how it's done. Restore old unlock function under iOS 10 If you swipe from left to right under iOS 10, the message center opens. Unfortunately, the iPhone can no longer be unlocked by swiping...

If you use an international keyboard on your iPhone or iPad in addition to the German one, you can save yourself a lot of time and nerves. Anyone who uses their iPhone in German uses a keyboard by default, on which the key assignment differs from that of a conventional computer keyboard. With these few settings, it's much easier to type on the Apple device...

If the touchscreen of your iPhone, iPad or iPod stops responding under iOS 9, this is in most cases easy to fix. If necessary, it gets a little trickier. We'll show you how to fix it. First aid: Clean the touchscreen and exit apps Especially owners of iPhones 6 and 6 Plus have recently reported that the touchscreen no longer responds to any input...

If you have problems after updating your iPhone software, you may be able to undo the update. We show you whether and how to do it. iOS: Prepare firmware downgrade Apple often stops signing the previous version after releasing a new iOS version. However, this is required so that you can downgrade via iTunes...

Apple offers its iPad in two different sizes. In our large tablet comparison, we will tell you whether the large iPad Air 2 or the smaller iPad Mini 3 is currently ahead. David vs. Goliath: External differences of the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 The size differences of the Apple tablets can be seen at first glance: While the iPad Mini 3 wants to be small and mobile, the manufacturer tries to create a handy notebook replacement with the iPad Air 2...

Connecting the iPad to a projector for presentations at work or at university is particularly practical because the tablet is so mobile. You just need the right adapter. Here we show you which connection options are available and when which adapter is suitable. iPad adapter for the projector There are various adapters to connect your iPad to a projector...

Animated GIFs are unfortunately not easy to view on the iPad. That's why you need to install apps that allow you to view the GIF files. We present three of them. Watch GIFs on iPad With the free app "GifPlayer Free" GIF animations are visible on your iPad. The application has an integrated web browser with which you can load the GIF files directly into the app...

"Where am I?" - You can find out exactly with the iPad and the GPS function. GPS (Global Positiong System) is a global system for location location. In the following you will find the most important information about iPad and GPS. iPad 3G model and GPS "Real" GPS is built into the iPad version with 3G module...

A new feature of iOS 8 is the "Health" app. Among other things, you can use it to create your own health passport. This practical tip shows you what that brings and how you have to do it. iPhone: Create health passport with "Health" in iOS 8 Open the "Health" app in the home menu...

It is very easy to prevent crooked photos on the iPhone. In this practical tip, we will tell you which settings you need to make. iPhone grid: no more crooked photos With iOS 11 you have another tool in addition to the grid as a tool for aligning the camera. Activate the grid for the camera app. This helps you with the horizontal alignment and crooked images are a thing of the past...

If you want to watch TV on your iPad inexpensively and in full resolution, it is worth buying a DVB-T receiver. We show you how these work and introduce you to some models. iPad: Watch and record DVB-T television With small DVB-T receivers, you can turn your iPad into a mobile TV in just a few steps, even without the Internet...

If Facebook Messenger keeps crashing on your smartphone, you are not alone with your problem. We will show you what the causes are and how you can solve the problem. Facebook Messenger crashes: why is it? Restart: First switch your smartphone completely off and on again. In many cases this will solve the problem...

Since the end of August 2016, WhatsApp has offered you the option "Share my account information with Facebook". We'll show you what's behind it and how you can object to the disclosure of your data. WhatsApp: Share my account info - what does that mean? With the update you have to agree to the new WhatsApp terms of use...

Log out of the Facebook Messenger app - this can only be done with a little trick. We explain what you can do on Android and iOS. On Android: Log out of the app management You cannot sign out directly in the Android Messenger app. However, you can set your chat status to inactive so that you are not visible to your contacts online...

If you want to send GIFs via the chat in Facebook, it's now extremely easy. In this guide, we show you exactly how to do this. Send GIFs in Facebook chat You can send GIFs simply by message on a PC or on a mobile device under iOS and Android: Send the image directly by opening the gallery below or using the paper clip icon...

Sometimes, on less beautiful days in life, certain "I can no longer" thoughts come up. We show you suitable sayings for WhatsApp and Facebook in this practical tip. "I can no longer" - Sayings: Grief What happened, happened. The time is merciless. My mouth laughs even when my heart cries...

In Facebook Poke the pictures are deleted after a few seconds like in Snapchat. This practical tip shows you how you can still save the images. Facebook Poke: Save received pictures The easiest way to save is via a screenshot. This works fine, but the sender of the picture is shown that you have taken a screenshot...

This practical tip shows you how you can switch off the mailbox at Aldi Talk. Then no one can leave you a message, but can only reach you personally. Switch off the Aldi Talk mailbox First call Aldi Talk's free service number 9911 from your smartphone. After the computer voice announcement, press 9 on the keypad...

If you no longer want to use the Smartmobil mailbox, you can easily switch it off. We show you how this works in our practical tip. Smartmobil: switch off mailbox If you want to deactivate the Smartmobil mailbox, the best way to do this is to deactivate call forwarding to the mailbox. Call ## 002 # with your mobile phone and press the green listen button...

If you cannot connect to WhatsApp with your iPhone or Android smartphone, you cannot receive or send messages. We'll show you how to solve the WhatsApp problem in an iOS and Android operating system. No connection to WhatsApp - what does that mean? WhatsApp shows the message "Wait for network" under iOS, there is no connection to the Internet on your smartphone...

You can easily change your mailbox at Aldi Talk and provide it with an individual announcement. In this guide we show you which steps are necessary. How to change your mailbox announcement at Aldi Talk First call 9911 from your smartphone. Then press button 9 for "Options" and then button 1 for "Greeting"...

Surf with 1Mbit / s even after throttling - O2 Free is special. However, there are 3 cheapest alternatives to this tariff. o2 Free: MaXXim LTE 500 Plus as an alternative If you are looking for an alternative to the O2 Free S tariff, the MaXXim LTE 500 Plus tariff could be interesting. It includes a flat rate for telephony, an SMS flat rate and 1 GB data volume...

In this article, we will show you what you can do if an incoming call to iPhone cannot be answered. iPhone: Incoming call cannot be accepted - what to do? Recently, many iPhone users have reported that they can only accept calls with a long delay. When there is an incoming call, the screen does not seem to respond for some time...

Sufficient data volume is important for many cell phone users. We will explain whether you can also book data volume with O2 Free - or even have to - at all. Book O2 Free data volume - not necessary If you use an O2 Free tariff, you do not have to add any data volume. If your data volume in the O2 Free tariff is used up, you can still surf at 1 Mbit / s...

If your SIM card at Callmobile is defective or you need a different size, you can simply exchange it. In this practical tip we will show you how. Exchange SIM card at Callmobile - how it works Log in to Callmobile with your data. Then go to "My data"> "Sim card" under "My card"...

Every now and then your mobile phone may only show emergency calls. In this article, we will tell you how to fix the error. Handy only shows emergency calls: you can do that Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card. Then put it back in your phone properly and restart it. Enter the PIN and make sure that all numbers are correct...

This practical tip shows you how to deactivate your mailbox at Blau.de. This means that unanswered calls are no longer forwarded to the mailbox and you can only be reached personally. How to switch off your mailbox at Blau.de First call your mailbox at 9911. This call is free of charge for you on the blue network...

You can get help from T-Mobile in numerous ways. Here you can read what options you have to contact customer service and where else you can get answers to your questions. Online customer service on the WWW Email: You can also contact customer service online using a contact form. Community: In many cases, answers are long in coming...

If you want to use your smartphone to make calls to the mobile or fixed network via the Fritzbox, you can do this using the free "Fritz! AppFon" application. We'll show you how it's done. Call with "Fritz! AppFon" from your iPhone or Android smartphone via the fixed network The app can only be used as long as you are connected to your home WiFi network...

A new smartphone comes into the house and you are wondering how to dispose of your old cell phone? In this practical tip, we will introduce you to some options for disposing of your old device and making a profit from it. Garbage for Telekom: Dispose of your cell phone by post The easiest way to get rid of your cell phone is to leave it to Telekom...

You can unlock your SIM card at O2 when you have found your lost cell phone. In this guide, we show you exactly how to do this. Unlock SIM card at O2 The SIM card lock only applies to calls, not to mobile data. If you have bought a new SIM card, you have to activate the SIM instead of unlocking it. If you have blocked the SIM card online at Mein O2, you can also unlock it there in the same place...

With the Freestyles Libre app, you can easily check your blood sugar level anytime, anywhere. To have your diabetes under control as best as possible, all you need is a small sensor and your smartphone. Freestyle Libre - help for diabetics Freestyle Libre saves diabetic fingers from uncomfortable finger sticks and at least makes the disease a little more bearable...

With Wish you can shop cheaply. But there are also great alternatives to the popular app. We show you our top 5. Wish-App - Cheap shopping has its price You can shop inexpensively on the Chinese market via Wish. But this also has its downsides. You should pay attention to this: Wish acts as an intermediary between you - the buyer - and the dealer...

In new versions of WhatsApp you may see a green check mark next to the user name. We explain its meaning to you in this practical tip. WhatsApp: That means the green tick WhatsApp is constantly updated and expanded. An innovation brings a green tick: WhatsApp wants to establish itself as a tool for business contact...

Since the latest update, you can also use photo filters in Messenger WhatsApp. In this practical tip, we'll tell you exactly how that works. Photo filter at WhatsApp - all information Users of the Messenger WhatsApp can look forward to a great innovation in the latest version. You have a filter function for photos taken, similar to Snapchat...

You can now pin chats on WhatsApp. This way, you always have your best friends' chats upstairs and don't have to search long. We'll show you how it's done and how useful the function really is. WhatsApp: Pin chats under iOS & Andriod above Android: If you hold your finger on a chat, a pin icon will appear at the top of the menu bar...

If you have been blocked in WhatsApp, you can no longer send messages. The blocking can be avoided with a few tricks. We'll tell you what options you have. WhatsApp: Bypass blocking in older versions If one of your contacts blocked you in WhatsApp, you will no longer see the profile picture and your messages will not be delivered...

If you want to transfer your apps from an old to a new iPhone or Android phone, you can do this in several ways. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do it. Android & iPhone: Transfer apps to a new phone via backup The easiest way to transfer the apps is to create a backup on the old phone and then install it on the new phone...

This guide shows you how to transfer images from your Android smartphone to your iPhone. Transfer pictures from Android to iPhone without any additional programs Once you have the pictures in a folder on your PC, connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable. Confirm the PC on your iPhone with a tap on "Trust"...

With just a few simple steps, you can transfer the contacts from your iPhone to an Android smartphone. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly how this works. Transfer contacts from iPhone to Android smartphone - so it'll work Start by creating a new Google account. Connect your iPhone to the PC and open iTunes...

If you have a new SIM card, you can use WhatsApp in different ways with a different number. In this guide, we will show you how this works. WhatsApp: Use Messenger with a different number You can change your number in the WhatsApp settings, for example, if you have received a new SIM card and want to use the new number...

If you want to hold the iPhone 7 in your hands on the first day after the release, you should pre-order in good time. We will show you when this is possible. iPhone 7: When does the pre-order start? The new iPhone 7 was introduced on September 7th. Apple's new model is scheduled to hit stores on September 16...

With Facebook, data protection is not a top priority, which is why you should set the data protection options on your iPhone accordingly. As on the website, the data protection settings are somewhat hidden. You can find it here: Data protection is hidden under the account settings If you open the menu in the Facebook app, you will see the Account settings item at the bottom...

If Evernote isn't syncing your notes, there can be several reasons. As a rule, the problem can be solved quite easily. We show how Evernote syncs back to the cloud. Sync iPhone with Evernote If the Evernote app on your iPhone no longer syncs automatically, the following tips will help you: Check your internet connection: Open Safari and load any website...

If you want to synchronize the data on your iPhone, this works via iTunes, iCloud or independent software. We present all three options to you. iTunes: sync iPhone Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable and start iTunes. Select your iPhone in the top left and you will find various areas such as apps, music, films and photos on the left...

If your iPhone contacts have disappeared completely or only partially, this can have several reasons. In this guide, we will show you how to solve the problem. First aid: iPhone contacts disappeared Restart: First, restart your iPhone. Small problems in the buffer are solved automatically. Create contact: Open the contacts app and tap the "+" button in the top right corner...

Read in our practical tip what 3D Touch is and where it is used. The technology is used for the first time on the Apple iPhone 6s, below we will show you the features of the new technology. 3D Touch: This is how technology works Meaning: 3D Touch stands for three different pressure levels on the smartphone display...

It can happen that the touchscreen on the iPhone stops responding. The problem is usually very easy to fix. We'll show you what you can do if iPhone stops responding. iPhone touchscreen is not responding Perform the following steps in order to resolve the problem: Make sure that the screen is not too dirty...

If the display of your Apple iPhone 4 is damaged, you will probably have to buy a new iPhone display. However, there are a few factors to consider when making your purchase. Damage to the display of the iPhone 4 The display of the Apple iPhone 4 consists of the so-called gorilla glass, which prevents minor scratches and survives one or the other fall...

You were only inattentive for a moment and you have water damage to your iPhone. This does not necessarily mean that your cell phone is now broken. We have put together a few helpful resuscitation measures for you. First steps in the event of fluid damage So that the water damage that has already occurred is kept as low as possible and can no longer spread, you should first observe the following steps...

The lock code protects your iPhone from unauthorized access. By changing the code, you can choose your own 4 or 6 digit combination for authentication. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this. Change lock code on iPhone - Here's how The security option is located in iOS 9 in the settings for "Password" (older devices) or "Touch ID & Password" (iPhone 6 and newer)...

To integrate funny smileys or symbols into the iPhone keyboard, none of the numerous emoji apps are required. The smileys are already on your Apple device, but they must be activated. Set up emoticons on iPhone Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Select the "General" menu item there...

As of iOS 8, you are no longer tied to the standard keyboard, but can also install other third-party keyboards. In this guide, we will show you how this works. iPhone: Add alternative keyboard First you need the app that installs the keyboard on your iPhone. Among other things, the free application SwiftKey Keyboard is available...

You can secure your iPhone with two PINs: one for your SIM card and one for the lock screen. This article shows you how to change both codes. iPhone: Change SIM PIN Enter the PIN of your SIM card when you start your iPhone. You can use the smartphone without the PIN, but you cannot use it to make calls or write SMS...

The WhatsApp alternative Threema is becoming increasingly popular. Innovations are not missing. Here you can read what the colored dots mean. Meaning of threema points The colored dots represent the security level. However, these are not related to the encryption of the chats, but are related to the ID key...

If the display of your iPhone 5 has broken, you have several options for repairing the smartphone. Find out what you can do in the event of a display damage in this practical tip. Repair display damage on iPhone 5 The Apple iPhone 5 is equipped with the so-called "Gorilla Glass II" on the touchscreen surface, which is intended to protect the display from scratches or breaks...

If you have deleted a chat or deleted Threema, you can import old chats again at any time. In this practical tip, we will show you how it's done. Chat in Threema import If you have exported a chat in Threema, you can unfortunately not import this chat again in the same way. The export only works in one direction...

Unfortunately, Threema does not yet offer the option of making video calls. However, normal calls are already encrypted. Instead of video calls: make encrypted calls via Threema There are currently video calls with Threema 3.15. not yet possible. However, you can already make encrypted calls. Select the contact in Threema you want to call...

If you want to save a chat from Threema to an external location, you can export the conversation from Threema at any time. We'll show you how it's done. Export chat to Threema - how it works Note: If you wish, you can also export pictures and videos from the chat. However, only the latest media is saved until the limit of 20 MB is reached...

If you want to switch from Android to iOS or the other way around with Threema, this is possible with some restrictions. In this practical tip, we will show you which ways there are. Transfer Threema from Android to iOS - is that possible? If you switch from Android to Android or from iOS to iOS, you can take all chats, pictures, videos and other data with you...

It makes sense to change the Apple ID if, for example, it is linked to a very old email address. To do this, you need to find the right function on the iPhone, iPad and iPod or on the Apple website. In this practical tip, we will tell you how and where you can change the Apple ID. Adjust Apple ID in the iPhone, iPad and iPod settings In the settings of the iOS devices, you can switch to another existing Apple ID or create a completely new one...

Especially after an update of Apple's iOS operating system, iMessage often no longer works. We'll show you how to solve the problem. Solution: iMessage has stopped working Most of the time, iMessage simply has to be activated again at your provider. To do this, iMessage sends a short message to the provider, which may incur costs...

If you want to operate deeper in the system of your iPhone, you have to put the device into maintenance mode (DFU). We'll show you how. Why do you need maintenance mode (DFU mode)? The DFU mode (Device Firmware Update) is mainly intended to reinstall the iPhone or iPad if it no longer starts. In contrast to the usual restore via iTunes, restoring in DFU mode not only deletes the settings: the operating system is installed from scratch...

As soon as the new iPhone X is on the market, some users have a question: How can you turn it off? In this short practical tip, we will explain it to you. How to turn off iPhone X Switching off the latest Apple offshoot is very simple: To switch off the smartphone, you must simultaneously hold down the side button and either the volume down or the volume up key until the slider appears...

At Threema, there are three ways to find contacts and add them to Messenger. There are differences between safety and comfort in the individual methods. We have put together all three variants in this practical tip. Find contacts in Threema Messenger using Threema ID The fastest way to add contacts to your Threema list is through the Threema ID...

Filling the iPhone with apps happened quickly. But what to do if you want to delete the apps afterwards? If you know how it works, uninstalling the small applications is child's play. Delete iPhone apps: how to uninstall apps Deleting apps that are no longer required is easy: Tap the desired app icon on the home screen...

If you don't feel like writing, you can simply dictate the texts on your iPad. We'll show you which app this works with. Dictate texts on the iPad For example, open a new note in the "Notes" app, you will find a microphone icon at the bottom left next to the spacebar. Tap the icon to start speech recognition...

You can also create your own folders for your email account on iPhone. How to sort all messages into different subjects. Set up your own mail folders on iPhone and iPad Open the mail app and switch to the desired email account. Tap on "Edit" in the top right corner and then select the entry "New Mailbox" in the bottom right corner...

Like almost any other device, you can completely switch your iPad off and on again. In this guide, we show you exactly how this works and what you should consider. Turn iPad on and off If the display remains dark when you press the home button on the front of your iPad, the tablet is switched off. Then press and hold the power button (see photo) in the top right for a few seconds until the Apple logo appears...

If you also want to use your VPN access on your iPad on a mobile device, you only need to set it up once. We'll show you how it's done. Set up VPN on iPad First open the "Settings" app on your iPad. Under the category "General" you will find the item "VPN" below...

It is not easy to have followers on Instagram. We explain to you in this practical tip whether you can also buy followers. Can you buy Instagram followers? In short: yes, you can. As on Facebook and YouTube, you can buy followers on Instagram. There are several websites that specialize in this service...

To use Word on the iPad as well, you can use numerous office apps. We present the top dog and its five best alternative tools. Use Microsoft Word on the iPad With the free Microsoft Word app for iOS and Microsoft Office Mobile for Android, you can also use Word on the go. The applications run on tablets as well as on small smartphones...

In WhatsApp, you can use voice input in two ways: Either send a voice message that the recipient can listen to, or use automatic transcription of the spoken text into text that the recipient can read. We will show you both methods below. WhatsApp: Send voice message With a voice message, you send an audio recording that the recipient can listen to at any time...

Accessing the data stored at home with the iPhone from anywhere works very easily with the help of NAS (Network Attached Storage) servers. Whether you want to stream your saved music on the go, search archived photos from your penultimate family vacation, or save important email attachments immediately after reading them...

If you want to transfer and play your videos on the iPad, there are a few things to consider. We'll show you how it's done. Start iTunes and connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable. Click on the menu button at the top left and select the "Add file to media library" option...

Voicemail is activated on the iPhone by default. This practical tip shows you how to deactivate the mailbox. Turn off voicemail on iPhone Open the "Phone" app on your iPhone and switch to the number pad below. To completely switch off voicemail, enter ## 002 # and press the call button. After a short wait you will receive a confirmation...

Before you can use your Mobilcom Debitel SIM card, you must first activate it. We'll show you how. Unlock the Mobilcom Debitel SIM card in five steps To be able to activate your SIM card, you need your Mobilcom Debitel documents and a valid e-mail address. First, go to this Mobilcom Debitel website and enter your mobile phone number...

If the WhatsApp profile pictures are suddenly away from some contacts, this can have different causes. An update is usually to blame, but there may be other reasons. No matter what it is - we will show you how to get the pictures back. WhatsApp: Profile pictures of contacts are not displayed The said contact may not have uploaded a WhatsApp profile picture at all...

If you want to write a message or text on your iPad, you must first show the keyboard. We'll show you how it's done. Show keyboard on iPad The keyboard will only appear on your iPad when you really need it. So there must always be a reason to write. For example, if you open Safari and tap the address line at the top, the keyboard opens...

You can delete a WhatsApp group in just a few steps. In this practical tip, we will show you how this works on Android and iOS. Delete WhatsApp group on Android To delete a WhatsApp group on Android, you must first select the corresponding group. Then navigate to the group info. To do this, tap the group name at the top of the screen...

This practical tip shows you which tricks you can use WhatsApp for free for life and whether this is legal. WhatsApp: Free for life for everyone As WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum announced in January 2016, WhatsApp is free for life for all users. The subscription fee does not apply. If you want to be on the safe side, you can use the messenger settings to check whether the subscription is actually valid for life...

On some smartphones, WhatsApp may crash. The problem can occur on both Android and iOS. We show you what you can do in the event of WhatsApp crashes. Android: WhatsApp crashes - you can do that The causes of WhatsApp crashes can be varied on Android. We give you important tips to fix the problem. Install the latest version of WhatsApp on your Android smartphone...

If you don't find a friend or colleague at Telegram, you can update your contacts. In this practical tip, we will show you how it's done. Update contacts in Telegram - how it works First, close Telegram and open your phone book. Check that you have saved the contact with the correct number. Quit the Telegram app completely and then restart it...

Apple's AirPods have their own software. The manufacturer regularly introduces new functions and bug fixes through updates. We'll show you how to successfully update your AirPods. AirPods: software update - how it works If you use your AirPods mainly in connection with Android devices, you will not be informed about updates...

If you want to make the AirPods louder, it is not that easy at first glance. The headphones have neither a cable nor a switch. We'll show you what options you have. How to make your AirPods louder Apple's AirPods are not only quite popular, they're also innovative. For example, you can see when you are using it...

The GDPR is on everyone's lips and also very relevant in the context of WhatsApp. The company mobile phone is also affected - especially if you use WhatsApp on it. In this article we show which special features you should consider. The pitfalls of WhatsApp on the company cell phone It was clear for a long time that she was coming, but since May 25, 2018, the GDPR has been in force and caused a lot of excitement...

In this practical tip, we show you which cost traps are in mobile phone tariffs and how you can recognize them. Cost trap 1: Missing data flat rate Nowadays you hardly get "normal" cell phones anymore, but only modern smartphones with internet access and app store. This becomes problematic if you don't have a data flat rate in your tariff...

Promo Codes have recently been launched in the Pokémon Go shop. We explain what the codes bring you, how they work and where to find them. Pokémon GO: Redeem promo codes With promotion codes you get free items for the game. Unfortunately, until now you could only redeem codes in the Android version of Pokemon Go: Promotion codes are issued at special events such as trade fairs or advertising events for the app. ...

Google's payment service "Google Pay" has also been available in Germany since June 2018. We will show you whether you can also use the service on the iPhone. Google Pay: Not on your iPhone yet If you want to use a modern online payment service as an iPhone user, you are still bound to "Apple Pay", at least in Germany...

A long-awaited function brings with it a new WhatsApp update: Group calls are now possible, both for audio and for video telephony. In this article we show you how you can use the new feature and what you need for it. WhatsApp: Start group calls - you need that Not every WhatsApp user in the group can make calls yet...

This practical tip shows you how to change the data protection settings on WhatsApp. Whatsapp: change privacy settings - how it works By default, WhatsApp already makes some privacy settings that not everyone likes. If you do not want to disclose your online status to everyone or always give a read receipt, you have to change the data protection settings: To do this, first open Messenger...

If you want to create your own ringtone for your iPhone, you can do it without iTunes. We'll show you how to create the ringtone yourself. iPhone: Create ringtone without iTunes Instead of iTunes, you use an app. Only Apple's GarageBand application allows ringtones to be created directly without iTunes...

With the entry into force of the GDPR, new general terms and conditions apply to WhatsApp. How they object to the transfer of data to Facebook also changes. In this article we explain the new procedure to you. WhatsApp: Under these conditions, you can object to the transfer of data to Facebook According to the new General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to object to the processing of your data...

WhatsApp is perfect for smartphones to send videos. But which clips are the best? So that you don't have to search for good videos on the Internet for hours, we have put together a small selection of ten videos in three categories. The funniest WhatsApp videos No matter whether animals, children or adults - there are funny videos with them like sand by the sea...

If your iPhone freezes and stops responding, you can usually avoid a hard reset. The device is thus restarted without loss of data. We show you how this works in this practical tip. How to perform a hard reset on the iPhone Latest videos You can perform a hard reset by pressing the two buttons on the iPhone 4, 5 and SE...

Thanks to a practical app, you can also use your iPhone as a baby monitor. You can find out how this works and what the tool can do in this practical tip. iOS app turns iPhone into a baby monitor Download the iOS app "Babyphone 3G" on your iPhone for EUR 4.49 so you can save yourself the purchase of a babyphone system...

Airplay is a popular Apple transfer interface that you can even use with VLC. You can find out how to do this from us. Play VLC videos via Airplay: Instructions To be able to play and stream VLC videos via Airplay, you only need the current version of the player and Airplay-compatible devices such as an Apple TV...

Kwitt is an app that can be used, for example, to elegantly share costs in a restaurant. You can find out here whether fees are due for the app and what else you might need Kwitt for. Kwitt - the app to quickly pay costs With the Kwitt app, you can send small amounts of money to friends and acquaintances quickly and easily...

WhatsApp gives you access to the stored data with a new function. This practical tip shows you how to request your data package from WhatsApp. WhatsApp: Get insight into stored data - how it works Due to a new EU regulation, users of digital services have the right to request the stored personal data...

Answer a text message quickly at the red light? This could get expensive. Because you can only use your mobile phone to a very limited extent while driving. In this article we clarify what is allowed and what is prohibited with a mobile phone at the wheel. 1. Is it allowed to make calls with the mobile phone at the wheel...

If your cell phone battery runs out on the go, you can charge it in the car with little effort. We show you in this practical tip how this works and what you need for it. Charge your cell phone in the car - how it works You need a car charger cable to connect the cell phone to the cigarette lighter socket...

With WAP Billing you can buy content on your mobile phone bill. In this practical tip, we will tell you how you can deactivate and block this feature with your mobile phone subscription. Lock and disable WAP billing - this saves you money WAP Billing enables you to buy content such as music, videos or pictures on your mobile phone bill...

A clean install on the iPhone can solve some problems and since iOS 12 has recently appeared, this is the perfect occasion to set up your iPhone again. Read on to find out how you can do it easily. iOS 12: Clean Install on iPhone Latest videos Clean Install iOS 12: Deactivate "Find iPhone" Connect iPhone to iTunes "restore iPhone" To do a clean install properly on your iPhone, follow these steps: First, make a backup of your iPhone on Mac or iCloud...

If you want to draw emojis on the Messenger Snapchat, this has been possible since the latest update. In this short guide, we show you exactly how this works. Draw with emojis in Snapchat - so it'll work Take a photo in Messenger as usual and then edit it. When editing, you will find a heart symbol under the pencil symbol on the right...

Since the latest update you have the magic eraser in Messenger Snapchat. We'll show you what it can do and how you can use it in our practical tip. Use magic erasers on Snapchat - all information If you took a picture on Snapchat, you can edit it again before sending it. Since the latest update, you can use the magic eraser for this...

It can happen that your iPhone X is no longer relevant. In the following practical tip, we will show you what you can do about it, should it come to this. iPhone X is no longer working: This is how you can perform a soft reset If your iPhone X stops responding or comes on, you can perform a soft reset...

Which iPhone do I have? This question is no longer easy to answer. There are many models that look very similar. This means that they are not always so easy to distinguish. So that you can still determine which model you have, we will show you two approaches. Which iPhone do I have: model number You can use the model number of your iPhone to find out which model it is...

At Jodel you can post photos and posts anonymously, but easily report inappropriate information. We'll show you exactly how it works. Yodel: Report inappropriate yodel In Jodel you share photos and posts with other users in your area. The app is completely anonymous. It is therefore not uncommon for racist or insulting statements to appear...

Recently, a supposedly harmless message has been circulating on iMessage. A black dot that causes your smartphone to hang and the app to crash. We'll tell you what's behind it. Black dot forces iMessage to its knees If you get a message asking you to tap a black dot, you should think hard about not being able to resist your curiosity...

Creating a stop motion video with your iPhone is easier than you might think. This practical tip shows you what you need and how to do it. iOS: Create stop motion video with the iPhone - so it'll work Download the Stop Motion Studio app for iPhone and iPad to your iOS device and start the application...

The Musical.ly app has also been widely used in Germany since 2016. In this practical tip, we will tell you exactly what that is and what you need to know about the app. Musical.ly: What can the social network do? At Musical.ly, users record short clips and store them with music. People either dance or sing along to the music...

If you would also like to use your Keepass entries on your iOS device, you can do so. In this practical tip, we will show you what you need and how to do it. Set up and use Keepass on iOS - Here's how In order to be able to access your Keepass data on the go, you have to load it into the Dropbox...

Apple always presents new innovations on its ideas. In this practical tip, we will tell you which features Apple copied. 5 inventions that Apple copied from others Tablets: Apple didn't invent the tablet with the iPad. Siemens previously presented its SIMpad SL4 as the first tablet. TouchBar: The TouchBar was introduced and celebrated as an innovation in newer Macbooks...

Since iOS 11, Apple's Siri can also translate. We will show you how to use this feature and which restrictions still apply. Translate with Siri - you need to know Siri is currently unable to translate from German into another language. The feature only works with English as the source language. The languages ​​English, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Chinese have so far been supported for translation on the iPhone or iPad. Mo...

If you get the error message "Page cannot be opened" on Safari on your iPhone, you can usually fix this problem yourself quickly. In this practical tip we will tell you what you can do about it. iPhone: page cannot be opened - so proceed First press the [Home] button to close the browser. Then tap and hold the Safari logo a little more firmly...

There are many secret iPhone tips on the Internet. In this practical tip, we will introduce you to iPhone tricks that will make your year 2017 easier. 1. iPhone trick: free cursor To move your cursor freely on the screen, there is a simple trick: Press and hold the space bar to move the cursor freely in text documents...

If your iPad does not run the way you would like it to, you can use the hard and soft reset to reset your device. As similar as the two terms may sound, there are two completely different ways to reset your iPad. Quick help for the iPad: Reset with the soft reset If an app cannot be closed or the iPad reacts too slowly, you can quickly and easily perform a soft reset...

If you've lost your Aldi Talk PUK, it's usually not too much of a problem. In this practical tip, we will show you how to find the number quickly and easily. PUK from Aldi Talk: What do you need it for? If you switch on your smartphone, you will be asked for the PIN to unlock the SIM card. If you have entered your PIN incorrectly three times in a row, you will need your PUK...

Briefly touches the screen incorrectly and the iPhone reacts with Freeze. This practical tip shows you how to prevent the crash. Never do that: 3-finger gesture causes iPhone to crash As has now become known, a wrong finger movement is enough and the screen of your iPhone freezes. Annoyingly, the bug recently discovered by a user does not only appear in iOS 10...

Especially well-known users on Musical.ly adorn your profile with a crown. In this practical tip, we will tell you what the Crown is all about and how you are crowned yourself. Musical.ly: How do I get the crown? The crown represents that you are a verified member of Musical.ly. Similar to Instagram's blue tick, fake profiles should no longer stand a chance...

Connecting and setting up the Apple HomePod is just as easy and intuitive as with all other Apple products. You only need an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 11.2.5 and newer. Connect and set up Apple HomePod: Required settings To ensure easy setup, you need to consider these things: You need an iOS version 11...

When you take photos with your iPhone, not every picture becomes a brilliant snapshot. With our tips you get the most out of your iPhone camera. 1. iPhone tip: Use high resolution For the best possible results, you should use the highest possible resolution for your model when taking pictures with the iPhone...

If you fall into a subscription trap on your cell phone, it can quickly become expensive. To prevent this from happening in the first place, we show you in this article how to protect yourself against subscription traps on your mobile phone. Block third-party providers on your cell phone The best way to protect yourself against unwanted costs and subscription traps is to block third-party providers from your mobile operator...

If the home button on your iPhone 6S is defective, you can replace it yourself. This practical tip shows you exactly how to do this. Preparation: Tool and new HomeButton for your iPhone 6s In order for the exchange to succeed, you first need a new HomeButton and the right tool. You can find the tools you need at iDoc...

SIM cards come in different formats. Depending on the device used, you may need a larger or smaller SIM card. In this article, we present all SIM formats in more detail. SIM card: All formats at a glance Standard SIM: The normal SIM card or mini SIM measures 25 x 15 x 76 millimeters. It especially fits in older cell phones and tablets...

If you have lost your cell phone or it has been stolen, you should immediately block your SIM card from the network operator. In this guide, we will show you how this works. How to lock your SIM card The SIM card must be blocked by the respective provider after the loss. This works either over the phone or over the Internet...

With more and more rights, DAZN is increasingly becoming one of the most important sports streaming services. This practical tip shows you how to use DAZN on your Apple TV. What is DAZN? DAZN has been a streaming service for sports events operated by the English Perform Group since the beginning of August 2016...

Microsoft bought the Wunderlist app in 2015 and will soon demolish it. Here you can find out which alternative the group offers and which other apps you can switch to. Microsoft's replacement for Wunderlist: To-Do To-Do is Microsoft's new, self-developed app, for which Wunderlist will soon have to give way...

o2 promises you up to 50 euros if you refer friends to the network provider. In this article, we clarify exactly how this works and whether there is really so much money for you. Advertise friends at o2 and earn money To be able to advertise your friends for o2, you have to register in the advertising program of the mobile phone provider...

In this practical tip, we will show you how to cancel your Ay-Yildiz contract. How to cancel your Ay-Yildiz contract correctly An Ay-Yildiz contract or prepaid card is canceled in writing. Send the notice of termination to: E-Plus Service GmbH & Co. KG, Ay Yildiz department, P.O.Box 600114, 14425 Potsdam...

If the iPhone is not recognized by your PC as a removable disk and therefore does not appear in the Explorer window, this is quite annoying. In this practical tip, we will give you the best help to solve the problem. iPhone is not recognized by the PC as a removable disk - you can do that Note: In order for the iPhone to be recognized as a removable disk, you must unlock it before connecting it to the PC...

There are several ways to download your photos from iCloud. We present two variants in this practical tip. Download photos from iCloud.com Open the iCloud.com website and log in with your Apple ID. Select the "Photos" category there and mark all the images you want. If you click the download button at the top right, all the marked photos will be downloaded...

With the HomePod, Apple has added a smart speaker to its product range. In this practical tip, we reveal how you can listen to the radio. Listen to the radio with the Apple HomePod Whether the Apple HomePod is really worth the money has already been discussed in other places. But the fact is that the speaker is delivered without a conventional radio antenna...

Your children can learn wonderfully with the iPhone or iPad if you have the right apps installed on your smartphone or tablet. Here you can discover a selection of the best learning apps for children. Ahoi: Capt'n Sharky invites you to get to know the letters Your children will get to know the letters in a playful way with the learning app "Learning Success Preschool: Capt'n Sharky - First Letters" for iPhone or iPad...

With the help of soul stones you can buy heroes in the Game Castle Clash. You can find out how to get these in our practical tip. Get soul stones or soul fragments in Castle Clash - all information Since the latest update of the app, you can buy heroes using soul stones. You get these soul stones through events that change regularly...

This practical tip explains how to deactivate the "Find my iPhone" option. You have to turn off the option, for example to make a backup of your iPhone data via iTunes. Deactivate "Find my iPhone": Here's how Note: This practical tip was tested with an iPhone with the iOS 8.1 operating system...

Use Siri like a pro: We have all the commands of the language software ready for you here. Siri commands: There are no limits to creativity We first encountered Apple's Siri language software in 2011 on the iPhone 4s. Today she understands a lot more - so much that you could fill a dictionary with it...

This guide gives you a first introduction to the Wunderlist app. With the free application and its official successor, Microsoft To-Do, you can better organize your daily routine and complete tasks. Wunderlist app: to-do list on the go Wunderlist is available for free download for iOS and Android from CHIP Online...

If you want to back up a WhatsApp chat externally or share it with friends, you can forward it via email. We'll show you how it's done. iOS: Forward WhatsApp chat via email Start WhatsApp and select the chat with the desired contact. Tap the contact's name at the top, and then scroll down...

There are serious WLAN problems in iOS. Fortunately, these can usually be fixed in just a few steps - sometimes it gets a little tricky. We'll show you what you can do. WLAN problems under iOS: soft reset Try a soft reset of the iPhone. To do this, press and hold the home and power button on the device for about 10 seconds...

If you've forgotten your iTunes password, don't panic. We show you how to reset the password and generate a new one. How to get a new iTunes password The password for iTunes is also the password for your Apple ID. Call up your Apple ID: The link can be found on mobile devices under "Apple ID" in the app store and on iTunes...

Apple Earpods and AirPods should be cleaned regularly with frequent use. This is the only way to keep them longer. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly how this works. How to clean your earpods and AirPods Earpods - Apple's headphones and their wireless version, the AirPods, should be cleaned regularly...

AirPods, Apple's wireless headphones are not waterproof according to the manufacturer, but many tests have shown that they are water-repellent. We have therefore summarized all the important information for you. AirPods, according to Apple, are neither waterproof nor water-repellent The official website of the manufacturer Apple expressly warns against using the headphones in the water...

With the right organization, housework is not necessarily easier, but faster. Cleaning with the app can save time. We present the best apps for wiping and vacuuming here. Clean My House - Task List: cleaning according to plan If you do routine cleaning, you don't need that much time. This app helps to achieve this routine With the free Android app "Clean My House - Task List" you can keep track of what has to be done in the household...

You can save your SMS on iPhone in several ways. We present three options. iPhone: Back up SMS with iTunes You can back up your SMS via iTunes so that you can get back to your iPhone in the event of data loss. If you want to read the messages or save them externally, follow the instructions in the next paragraph...

In this practical tip, we explain in 5 steps how to set up your new iPhone 5s. Step 1 of the iPhone 5s setup: insert the SIM card and charge the battery After unpacking, insert the SIM card into the slot provided on your iPhone 5s. You can open it with the help of the small needle that comes in the package of your Apple mobile phone: insert the needle into the opening, push it slightly to the side, so that the needle is pulled upwards...

It is very easy to book data volumes with DeutschlandSIM. You don't even have to do much yourself. In the following, we explain what needs to be considered. Book data volume with DeutschlandSIM DeutschlandSIM has a so-called data automatic. This means that your data volume is automatically updated...

In our Apple Health app guide you can find out what data is recorded in the Apple Health app, which settings you can make and what else there is to know about this useful application. Instructions: Apple Health App categories Apple distinguishes 4 broad categories. In each of these categories, you can integrate different apps of your choice to collect the data that interests you...

If you have an iPhone SE, you must first set up the smartphone before using it. We show you step by step how to do it. Set up iPhone SE: insert SIM card You need a SIM card to activate the iPhone. Only the smallest SIM format fits into the iPhone SE, the nano-SIM. If you do not yet have a nano SIM, you can usually get it free of charge from your mobile phone provider...

There are also various office apps for the iPad, such as Apple Pages. With OpenOffice, however, there is a real alternative on the iPad. In this article, we explain how you can use OpenOffice for the Apple tablet. OpenOffice on the iPad - no problem with the web app If it doesn't have to be Microsoft Office, there is a great office alternative for the iPad...

When the data volume at 1und1 is used up, you can easily add volume. In this article we show you exactly how this works. 1und1: How to post data volumes First switch off the WiFi connection of your cell phone for the next steps. Open the browser on your smartphone and enter the following URL: //1und1...

If your cell phone has been stolen and you are not using a lock code, you should block your WhatsApp account immediately. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this. WhatsApp: Block account for cell phone theft To block WhatsApp, just send an email to " ". To ensure that your request is processed as quickly as possible, select the subject "Lost / Stolen: Please deactivate my account"...

With the iPhone 6, Apple is launching an iPhone with a significantly larger display for the first time. Our test report shows how the iPhone 6 performs in the test and what innovations there are. iPhone 6 in the CHIP test: a look at the external values The iPhone 6 has been on the market since September 2014...

If the data volume is used up, but the month is not yet over, you can book additional MB. You can read how this is done at Simply in this practical tip. Simply: book data volume - how it works At the mobile operator Drillisch, all tariffs come with an automatic data system. If you have used up your inclusive volume during the term, additional data volume is automatically posted...

If you want to log out of WhatsApp-Web for security reasons, only a few clicks are required. You can find out how to do this in this practical tip. 1. Method: Log out of WhatsApp-Web via the browser Switch to WhatsApp-Web. Click on the three vertical dots next to your profile picture at the top left...

The new Snapchat update does not appeal to all users. If you count this, you can undo the update. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this for iOS and Android. Undo Snapchat update on Android - Here's how On Android you can easily undo the Snapchat update. To go back to an older version of Snapchat on Android, first open your smartphone's settings and look for "Apps" or "Applications"...

If you want to sing along with your favorite songs or just understand the lyrics, you can show the lyrics on Amazon Music. We'll show you how it's done. iOS & Android: Show lyrics on Amazon Music Open the Amazon Music app and start a desired song. Now select the "Lyrics" option under the cover...

If you are bothered by a caller, you can simply block the respective number on your iPhone. In this practical tip, we will show you step by step how to do it. Block number on iPhone - Here's how First open the "Settings" app on your iPhone. Scroll down a little and select the category "Phone"...

Since the iPhone 5S, you can unlock the smartphone using Touch ID. We will show you how to set up the sensor correctly. Tips & Tricks: Set up Touch ID on iPhone Lock code: Before you set up Touch ID, you need a lock code. If this is not yet the case, open the "Settings" and under "Touch ID & Password" select the option "Activate code"...

You can create folders to keep track of many Spotify playlists. So your playlists can be sorted on the PC as well as on the smartphone and tablet in a practical way. Spotify on PC: create folder The fastest way to create new playlists folders is via the Spotify client on the PC. The following instructions currently do not work via the web browser...

The AirPods can be charged wirelessly in the case. But what about the case itself? Apple has announced new steps for inductive charging with AirPower. Charge AirPods wirelessly - currently not yet possible The AirPods can be charged when they are in their case. But so far, the case itself can only get new electricity via a cable...

Several users are currently complaining about battery problems with the Apple AirPods. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly where the problems lie and how you can solve them yourself. Apple: Fix battery problems with AirPods In some cases, the AirPods may not disconnect from the iPhone when inserted into the charging station and continue to consume power...

You will find the Siri voice assistant on every current iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. We'll show you how Siri works and what commands you can use. Siri: How does Apple's voice assistant work? Hold your finger on the home button of your iOS device and wait a moment. Then Siri starts and waits for your command...

In order to unlock hidden fish in the game Tap Tap Fish, only a few steps are necessary. Find out exactly how to do this in this practical tip. Tap Tap Fish: How to unlock hidden fish in the app For a blue clownfish, take three photos of a clownfish. For a black and white clownfish, buy the Tap Tap Fish Beginner Pack...

In this article we will show you which power supply is the fastest way to charge your iPhone 8. Apple itself recommends its own 29 watt power supply with a hefty surcharge. But that is not absolutely necessary. Charge iPhone 8: This is the fastest way to charge Apple offers other, stronger versions in addition to the included power adapter...

In Super Mario Run, get the cult plumber on your phone. However, if the app does not start, there are no jump and run adventures. Learn how to get the game up and running in this practical tip. Super Mario Run doesn't start - what to do? In order to play the game, you need to be connected to the internet...

The Apple AirPods not only work with the iPhone, but can also be connected to any Android smartphone. We'll show you how it's done. Connect Android smartphone to Apple AirPods First, take your Android smartphone at hand and open the "Settings" app You can now activate the Bluetooth function from your smartphone under the "Bluetooth" category...

With Snapchat, you send snaps to your friends. If an update does not work, the error can usually be remedied quickly. In this practical tip, we have put together helpful tips for you. Snapchat: Update in the app no ​​longer works First, make sure your smartphone is properly connected to the internet. To...

In social media Snapchat, you share snaps with your friends. If the login does not work, there can be several reasons. Find out in this practical tip what you can do in this case. Snapchat login doesn't work - you can do that First, make sure you are properly connected to the Internet. To do this, open any page in your browser...

If you want to protect your privacy on iPhone, you have to make the right settings yourself. Our instructions show you what to look for. Privacy on iPhone: Check location services Location services not only interfere with your privacy, they also use a lot of battery. Open the "Settings" app and select the "Data protection" category...

In the latest version of the WhatsApp messenger, you have the option of editing a message afterwards. Read in this practical tip how to do this. WhatsApp: edit the message afterwards - how it works Note: This function is still under development and will only be available in future WhatsApp versions. To use the function, you have to install the beta version of WhatsApp for iPhone and Android...

If the "My Vodafone" app is no longer working, this is mostly due to incorrect entries or to Vodafone itself. In this practical tip, we will show you how to solve the problem. My Vodafone: Login no longer works - you can do that Deactivate the WiFi connection and start the app MeinVodafone...

Since iOS 10, numerous new functions have been added to iMessage, but their effects do not always work as they should. We'll show you how to solve the problem. iMessage effects do not work: do not reduce movements In order for the effects to be displayed correctly in iMessage, all the functions involved must work without restrictions...

If you want to personalize your videos in Musical.ly, you can work with numerous filters. We'll show you how it's done. Instructions: Insert filter in Musical.ly Start Musical.ly and tap the plus icon at the bottom to record a video. Select the music you want and start recording. If you tap the arrow at the top, you will be able to edit the video...

With iOS 11, Apple brings a few improvements in terms of data protection for iPhone and iPad. We'll show you what additional options you have to protect your privacy. iOS 11: Curious apps So far it has not been possible to deactivate the location service for certain apps. iOS 11 allows for the first time an individual setting, who you want to allow access to your location and who not...

If you no longer have any data volume, you can only surf the web in a restricted manner. In this practical tip, we show you which services continue to work and which tricks help you out of necessity. No more data volume: throttling with announcement If you have used up your data volume for this month, you will always receive an SMS from your mobile service provider...

With Amazon Prime Music, you can stream millions of songs over the Internet. You can also use the service offline with a trick and listen to your favorite music without an internet connection. Via smartphone app: Use Amazon Prime Music offline You cannot download the individual songs from Amazon Prime Music on the PC - unless you have bought the songs...

The last keynote took place on March 21st in the old Town Hall. Apple will present new products in the future on the Apple Campus in Cupertino. The mega-project should not be less than the best office building in the world. We show the most ingenious facts and curious things from the new Apple headquarters...

The error message "SIM card registration failed" means that you can no longer make calls or surf on your mobile phone. There are various possible causes for the problem - unfortunately there is no guarantee that there will be a solution other than buying a new SIM card. Failure of SIM card registration on mobile phone If you see the message on your cell phone that your SIM card could not be registered or that the SIM card number and MSISDN do not match, you cannot use any services...

Some people describe nomophobia as the new widespread disease of the 21st century. In this practical tip, we explain exactly what that is and which symptoms you recognize nomophobia. Simply explained: this is nomophobia The term nomophobia is a slogan. The English name Nomophobia stands for "No Mobile Phone Phobia"...

In this article, we will show you different ways of accessing a ruler online or on the go. For this, we present you an Android app, a website and a print template. A ruler app: Ruler - Smart Ruler With the Android app "Ruler - Smart Ruler" it is very easy to determine the size of an object...

A chain letter from Andy and John, the "WhatsApp directors", is currently on the WhatsApp. We'll tell you what's behind the absurd message. Chain letter at WhatsApp: Andy and John, the Whatsapp directors The following message is currently circulating on WhatsApp and is being forwarded by many people: Hello we are Andy and John (the Whatsapp directors) first, we apologize for the interruption, but whatsapp is closing...

If a caller cannot reach you, you should at least entertain them with funny answering machine announcements. We have put together funny voicemail messages and surprising announcements and sayings in this practical tip. Find funny answering machine announcements on websites You can find a variety of funny sayings for your answering machine at andinet...

If you have lost your cell phone, you can easily locate it. In this practical tip, we will tell you whether you can also locate your SIM card. Locating SIM card - is that possible? Locating your SIM card alone is not possible. However, you have a few alternatives: You can try to locate the associated Android phone or iPhone...

If you get the message "Message not sent" in iMessage, text and images could not be sent to the recipient. In this practical tip, we will show you how to send the message again. Message not sent: Resend iMessage The message "Not delivered" and a red exclamation mark appear under the unsent message...

There are various reasons why an app cannot be deleted on your smartphone. In most cases, however, it is a pre-installed system app. We will help you in this case. iOS: App cannot be deleted In general, uninstall apps under iOS by long-tapping on them and then pressing the "X" symbol that appears...

Spam and dubious advertising messages are often sent via the Messenger WhatsApp. In this practical tip, we will show you how to block and report such spam messages. iOS: Block and report WhatsApp spam On the iPhone, do the following: Open WhatsApp and tap on the chat whose sender you want to block and report as spam...

In iCloud you can subscribe to calendars for almost any occasion and insert them in your own calendar. In this article, we reveal how to get a new calendar in your iCloud. Subscribe to the calendar in iCloud Apple makes work easier for its fans with many simple functions. That is why you can also subscribe to other people's calendars, such as holidays or school holidays, in your iCloud at lightning speed...

Pokemon Go was the mobile gaming highlight last summer. This practical tip shows you how to set up a second account for use. Pokemon Go: create two accounts - how it works When you log in to the game for the first time, you have the choice between registering with a Google account and registering with a Trainer Club account...

With Horizon Go you can also stream over 100 TV channels on your smartphone. Before doing so, you need to activate the service. We'll show you how. Instructions: Activate Horizon Go Horizon Go is included in many Unitymedia contracts, but the service is disabled by default. In this case, activation is completely free and quick...

You can easily reset your iCloud security code for the iCloud keychain if you forget it. All you need is your Apple ID and password. We'll show you how it works. Reset forgotten iCloud security code Open the settings on your iPhone or iPad. There, tap Settings> [your Apple ID]> "iCloud"> "Keychain"> "Advanced"...

The letter salad in Word Guru does not always make sense right away, especially not in Level 32. We will show you which solutions are required. Level 32 of Word Guru: All solutions at a glance The letters E, S, R, T and U do not necessarily become a word straight away. Fortunately, the word guru only expects four solutions at level 32...

In the Jodel app for iOS and Android, karma points are displayed in the top right. In this practical tip we will tell you what exactly is behind it and how you can upgrade your karma. Jodel app: collect karma points - how it works Your current karma is shown in the top right corner of the yodel app (see picture)...

If your iPhone is no longer locked by a SIM lock from T-Mobile, you can have the device unlocked. We'll show you how it's done. Remove SIM lock: Unlock iPhone from T-Mobile All older iPhone models are currently released from SIM lock after activation via iTunes. An iPhone 4S purchased from July 23, 2012 is automatically released from the SIM lock after connection to iTunes...

Facetime enables you to make video calls on iPhone and iPad. In our practical tip we show you the best alternatives to Apple's video telephony service. Facetime alternative: Skype for iPhone / iPad The most well-known provider for Internet telephony is Skype. The program is not only available as a PC version...

Before you sell your iPhone 6, there are a few tips on how to prepare it for sale. In this practical tip, we will explain how to save your data and get the best sales price. Sell ​​iPhone 6: create backup So that you can restore your data on the new phone, you should first make a backup: Here we show you how to create a local backup using iTunes. We...

There can be several reasons why your iPad gets hot very quickly. We'll show you how to solve the problem. iPad gets hot quickly - that can help If the iPad has just become very hot again, do not use the device for a few minutes and put it into standby mode for a while. Alternatively, you can switch it off completely...

The name Steve Jobs is often heard in connection with the Apple company. But who is Steve Jobs anyway? We show why the deceased is so well known and what connects him with the iPhone and Co. Steve Jobs: The Apple Founder Steve Jobs is primarily known as the founder and CEO of Apple. He was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco...

If you have problems with your smartphone or tablet, a hard reset is often suggested. We'll tell you what it actually is and how exactly a hard reset works. What is a hard reset and how does it work? A hard reset will reset your smartphone to the factory settings. All personal data on the device will be deleted...

Hatching eggs takes a long time in Pokémon Go. We'll introduce you to a few ingenious tricks that your Pokémon will hatch out with little effort. Clearly: The tips are particularly suitable for lazy Pokémon fans and are of course not really in the spirit of the inventor. The problem with hatching eggs in "Pokémon Go" The "Pokémon Go" game app for Android and iOS allows you to find and hatch Poké Eggs. Howe...

If you use a SIM card from O2, you can change your PIN like any other SIM card. We'll show you how it's done. O2: Change SIM card PIN Open the phone app on your smartphone. Classic cell phones just need to be unlocked. Enter the following code: ** 04 * Old * New * New # and call him. Replace the placeholder "Old" with your old PIN and "New" with your new PIN...

If you use Messenger WhatsApp on your Android smartphone or iPhone, you should always be on your guard against a virus or nasty rip-offs. We show you how to protect yourself from the dangers. WhatsApp Virus: The correct behavior protects your smartphone There are some dangers lurking in WhatsApp. If you are not careful, your data can be stolen, the mobile phone credit charged, the smartphone checked or even made unusable...

The smartphone app Jodel storms German universities and offers funny sayings and stories. We have summarized the 10 best sayings for Messenger in this practical tip for you. The 10 best sayings for the yodel messenger That moment when the student battles with the prof in the front row for 5 minutes and then realizes that the prof is right...

As a Callya customer, you can change your tariff at any time. In this article we tell you how the tariff change works at Vodafone. Callya: This is how the tariff change works To carry out the tariff change conveniently online, log on to the Vodafone website with your user name and password in the "MeinVodafone" area...

Nowadays almost all cell phones can be intercepted or spied on. In this practical tip you will find all information on this topic. Listening to and spying on a cell phone - determining your location Law enforcement agencies find it comparatively easy to eavesdrop on or spy on a cell phone. Read below which methods are used: As soon as you have switched on your smartphone and unlocked the SIM card with the PIN, it logs on to the nearest transmission tower...

You can easily change the tones of WhatsApp. This quick guide shows you how to do this on iPhone. Change WhatsApp tones on the iPhone - so personalization succeeds With just a few simple steps, you have changed the tones of WhatsApp on the iPhone: Open WhatsApp and tap on "Settings" at the top...

Battle Camp is a monster MMO for iOS and Android where the coolest beings compete against others for you. The best tips and cheats for the game are presented in this article. Battle Camp tips Keep an eye out for rare monsters. Right at the beginning there are Battle Battles in the camp. There are rare monsters here that you should hunt from now on...

As of iOS 5, you can create your own vibration pattern on your iPhone. We'll show you how it's done. Create vibration patterns on the iPhone yourself With the personal vibration patterns, you can assign a separate vibration to each notification. The vibrations can be personalized, from the ringtone to the SMS tone and Facebook notification...

You can reset an iOS device to the factory settings using iTunes. This is useful, for example, when selling or planning to set up your iOS model. This guide will show you how to reset your iOS device via iTunes. iTunes: Reset iOS device - preparations Before you start resetting your iOS device, you should first note the following points...

For security reasons, you should make a backup of WhatsApp regularly. In this practical tip, we will tell you whether this can also be done on a PC. Back up WhatsApp on PC? WhatsApp automatically makes a backup of all your chats every night at 4:00 a.m. This backup is then saved on the internal memory of your smartphone...

In everyday life, you often hear the name Siri, especially from Apple users. But who is Siri? We'll explain this to you along with Siri's skills in this practical tip. Who is Siri and what is she doing? Siri is Apple's voice assistant and available in multiple languages ​​and voices. Siri is only used on Apple's mobile devices. Th...

With the iPad, you can change two different PINs at any time: one corresponds to your lock code, the other to the PIN code of your SIM card. We'll tell you how to adjust both passwords later. iPad: Change lock screen PIN So that nobody can access the apps and data on your iPad, you can secure the tablet with a lock code...

You can use the queue in Spotify to arrange the upcoming songs in your playlist yourself. How to view and change the list is explained in this article. Spotify: Show queue on the PC In the Spotify desktop client and in the web app, right-click and "Queue" to add individual songs to your current playback...

With the iPhone 6, the "Error 53" occurs frequently since iOS 9 and ensures that users can no longer use their iPhone 6. We explain what error 53 means and how to fix it. iPhone error "Error 53": Spare parts paralyze the iPhone After the update to an iOS 9 version, many iPhone owners are in for a nasty surprise: The error code "Error 53" paralyzes the iPhone and simply makes it unusable...

Clash of Lords 2 is about recruiting an army and successfully leading it into battle. The following cheats and tips will help you on your way to victory. Tips for starting Clash of Lords 2 Invite your friends to get rewards. Pass on the invitation code, which you can find under "Invite Event"...

In Hungry Shark Evolution you plunge into the deep sea as a bloodthirsty shark. With tips and cheats you can make your dive a lot easier. We present you the best tricks and cheats here. Tip: dust off free jewels and coins Before you plunge into the sea in Hungry Shark Evolution, you should use free coins and jewels...

If you would like to conclude a mobile phone contract with McSIM, you should first find out about the coverage and quality of the network. We clarify it. How good is the McSIM network? McSIM offers several tariffs on its website. The LTE tariffs and the LTE mini tariffs use the O2 network. The savings and student tariffs use the Vodafone network...

As of iOS 9.3, you can encrypt your notes on iPhone with a password or by touch ID. This enables you to protect your data against unauthorized access. We'll show you how to set this up. Set up note encryption via Touch-ID Before you can encrypt your notes with a password or via Touch ID, you first have to activate the new feature: Open the "Settings" app and select the "Notes" category below...

The jailbreak for the 4th generation Apple TV appeared at the end of March. This runs with tvOS 9, which is based on iOS 9. We show you what the jailbreak can do, what requirements are mandatory and how you install it. Apple TV 4: when does the jailbreak for tvOS 9 come? The first jailbreak for the Apple TV 4 was released on March 23...

Apple's voice assistant Siri has music in his blood and can even beatbox. All it takes to get your iPhone rapping is the right command. We reveal which it is. Siri: Change language for beatbox trick Unfortunately Siri only understands the call to beatboxing in English. Therefore, you have to change the recognition language of Siri beforehand in the settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad...

If you want to save some power on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can turn off the animations on iOS. We'll show you how it's done. iOS 9: Deactivate animations individually Since iOS 7, you can deactivate the animations of opening and closing apps. This saves battery in the long run and speeds up the device...

WhatsApp not only chats and calls - games are also a real trend of the messenger service. In this practical tip, we give all the solutions for the classic "1-50". How the game 1-50 works on WhatsApp The rules from 1-50 are simple: a person chooses a number between 1 and 50 and is sent a related task...

If the Aldi Talk app does not work, it may be because the servers have temporarily failed. We have summarized further solutions for you in this practical tip. Aldi Talk: App does not work - so you fix the error If you can't run Aldi Talk's smartphone app, follow the tips below. First, you should check whether your internet connection is working or your smartphone is receiving...

Whether and under what circumstances you can change tariffs at the mobile operator o2 depends on various factors. This practical tip will tell you what to consider when changing your mobile phone tariff. Change the tariff at o2 The provider o2 offers numerous tariffs and the options for changing tariffs are sometimes confusing...

By deactivating the data automation at the mobile operator Hellomobil, you quickly regain control of your costs. At Hellomobil, your contract will automatically increase your high-speed data volume up to three times when you have used it. In this practical tip, you will find out what options you have to get rid of the automatic data system...

If you want to charge or manage your iPad on a PC, you have to connect the two devices. We show you step by step how to do this. Connect the iPad to the PC using the USB cable With each iPad you will receive a USB cable and an adapter for the socket. If you remove the cable from the adapter, you can use it for the PC...

If you have any questions about your McSIM contract, you can contact customer service. Our overview shows you how to contact the employees. McSIM: Customer contact details and hotline McSIM advertises with inexpensive cell phone contracts and good customer service. If you have any questions or problems, you can always contact the employees of the mobile phone provider...

If you do not want Maxxim to automatically load your inclusive volume, you must deactivate the automatic data processing yourself. If you do not deactivate the data provider of the mobile network provider, your inclusive volume will be automatically charged three times a month as soon as it is used up...

If Bluetooth stops working on your iPhone, you won't be able to connect to iTunes or a headset. The hotspot connection via Bluetooth will not work either. Read this practical tip to find out what you can do to re-establish a Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth connection does not work: exclude interference factors If a Bluetooth connection cannot be established, there is not necessarily a defect in the device or an incorrect setting...

The company's customer service will help you with any questions about your WinSIM contract. All contact details and hotlines can be found in our up-to-date overview. Contact WinSIM: hotlines and contact details FAQ: The answers to many questions can already be found in the WinSIM FAQ. Simply search for your concerns on the website...

In a few steps, the network settings can be reset on the iPhone. If you don't have a WiFi or mobile data connection, you may already be able to solve the problem. Reset network settings on iPhone Open the "Settings" of your iPhone and swipe in the "General" tab to the bottom of the page...

With iOS 9.3, Apple brings some new features to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. We'll show you how to install the iOS 9.3 public beta on your iOS device right now. iOS 9.3 Public Beta: Innovations and Precautions With iOS 9.3, numerous bugs are likely to be eliminated again, but new functions will also be introduced...

If you always want to use the latest functions of iOS 9, you can install and test the beta before the release. We'll show you where to find, download and install the iOS 9 Beta. Load iOS 9 Beta: You should keep these things in mind iOS 9 was released in autumn 2015 with the release of the iPhone 6S...

If your iPhone or iPad shows the wrong time, it is usually neither the device nor iOS. We will show you what you can do in this case. Check the time on the iPhone - how it works Go to "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad and navigate from there to "General" -> "Date & Time"...

If the camera on your iPhone no longer focuses automatically, you have probably switched off the autofocus. We explain how to reactivate the autofocus and what options you still have to bring the iPhone back intact. iPhone does not focus: switch on auto focus If autofocus is deactivated on your iPhone camera, the images can often no longer be brought into focus...

In this practical tip, we explain how to set up groups for the iPhone mail app. First of all: Unfortunately, this is not possible directly via the app. With a detour, it still works. Set up groups for the iPhone mail app - how it works To create groups, go to icloud.com and log in with your Apple ID...

If you would like to deposit a different credit card with iTunes, you can change the data at any time. The change will take effect immediately, so you can buy music, movies, and apps without interruption. iTunes: Change credit card in the browser Open the following Apple website and log in with your Apple ID...

In this article, we'll show you how to fix your iPhone cable. This is possible without great expense - we will show you how to do it. Repair iPhone cables with heat shrink tubing The best way to fix an iPhone cable is with a shrink tube. You only need the shrink tube and a lighter. You can order shrink sleeves cheaply on the Internet...

As on your iPhone, you need to exit apps on the Apple TV using the multitask display. We'll show you how to switch between open apps on your Apple TV and how to close apps using the multitasking screen. View and exit open apps on Apple TV To see all apps open on your Apple TV, you need to switch to multitask view...

If your car's fuel is running low, you can use Google Maps to display the petrol stations nearby. So you can find a suitable petrol pump even in unknown places. This practical tip shows you how to use the function. Find the nearest petrol station using Google Maps If you only want to look for the next petrol station, you can do this with a simple search command: To do this, open Google Maps in your browser or the Maps app on your smartphone...

To use your iPhone as a spirit level, you only need the right app. In this practical tip, we show you how precise you can calculate and how you calibrate the spirit level. Calibrate iPhone spirit level: calibration of the motion sensor First, download a spirit level app for your iPhone. In this article we refer to the free application iHandy spirit level as an example...

On iOS you have the Live Photos function on Facebook, which you can use to animate your photos. We have summarized all information about this feature in this practical tip for you. Explanation: Live photos on Facebook This new feature brings life to your pictures. Because the pictures can be moved on Facebook...

If the camera of your iPhone 5 is dirty, you should clean it. In this practical tip, we will tell you how best to proceed. Clean the outside of the iPhone 5 camera - so it'll work To prevent the camera from malfunctioning, you should follow the following points when cleaning the iPhone's camera: Clean the camera carefully with a clean, damp microfiber cloth...

The messenger "WhatsApp" is one of the most popular chat apps worldwide. Installing and setting up WhatsApp on your smartphone is quick and easy and takes up very little time. Install WhatsApp on the smartphone First, download WhatsApp for Android or WhatsApp for iOS according to your smartphone's operating system...

If your iPhone camera is out of focus, you can quickly fix this problem in just a few simple steps. It is possible that only your camera lens is a little dirty. Find out in this practical tip how to do this. iPhone: camera is out of focus - it may be because of it First, take a look at the camera and make sure it is clean...

If you want to have your remaining iTunes credit paid out, you have a problem: Apple did not provide such a function. And for a good reason, after all, the company would prefer you to redeem the credit in its own iTunes store for music or apps. You can only make money into the credit via detours. Make iTunes credits into money: This is how the payment works The only way is to turn your friends 'or relatives' funds into money...

With Google Maps, routes and journeys can be ideally planned. You can select the mode of transport. This practical tip will tell you whether this is also possible for trucks. Use Google Maps for trucks - is that possible? Google Maps will always find the fastest route for the selected addresses. As a truck driver you shouldn't rely on that...

To be able to surf the Internet at Nettokom, you need the correct APN settings. We have summarized all the data in our overview. Just type in and you can start surfing ... APN Settings for Net Com You must enter the following APN data in the settings under Android and on the iPhone / iPad. APN: internet...

If you want to surf the Simply network with your smartphone, you need the correct APN settings. You can find all important data in our overview. APN settings for Simply Enter the Simplay APN settings in the corresponding fields on the Android smartphone or iPhone / iPad. APN: internet.victorvox Username: not necessary Password: not necessary Just leave all other fields blank...

If you want to switch to WinSIM, in addition to the tariffs, the network and network coverage and quality are also important. In this practical tip, you can find out in which network you are using your smartphone to call WinSIM. WinSIM: cellular network, coverage and quality If you conclude a tariff with WinSIM, make calls in the o2 e-network...

For the mobile internet to work at Sipgate, you have to make the correct APN settings. We have summarized all the required data for you in this article. Simply enter and you can start surfing. Sipgate: The correct APN settings If you have not yet found the APN settings on your smartphone, our instructions for Android and the iPhone / iPad will help you...

If you use Unitymedia mobile, you need the right APN settings to be able to surf the Internet. We have summarized all important data for you in this overview. APN settings for Unitymedia mobile If you have not yet found the APN settings of your cell phone, we will help you in our instructions for Android and for iPhone / iPad...

You have recently been able to post so-called live photos on Facebook. These are animated or moving images. This practical tip shows you how you can share this with your friends. Share live photos with friends on iOS Note: This function is currently only possible with iOS devices. In addition, it is still in the test phase, which is why not all users have access to it...

In order to be able to send large mail attachments on the iPhone, you have to do something tricky, since more than 20 Mbytes are too much for an Apple Mail. This article shows you how you can easily pack and send 100 MB in the attachment of an email. iPhone mail: Send large attachments - how it works Previously, you had to use external providers such as Google Drive or Dropbox to send large files...

Number portability has been regulated by law for a number of years, so you can take your previous phone number with you on Sparhandy relatively easily. You can find out exactly how this works in this practical tip. Call number transfer to savings cell phones - how it works Sparhandy works with different mobile operators, so you can choose between different networks...

The number transfer to Discotel is quick. In our practical tip we explain how it works. Take the number to Discotel with you - so it works You can take your number to Discotel with you either after the current contract has expired or even during that time. The process differs only minimally. In any case, you must first cancel your old contract...

The number portability to Tele2 works in just a few steps. We'll explain exactly what you need to do for it. Number portability with Tele 2 In general, the transfer of phone numbers to Tele2 is not complicated, but you have to pay attention to a few small things: First, your old provider must release the number...

If you switch from a previous contract to Fyve, you can easily take your number with you. In this article we will tell you what you have to do for it. How to take the number with Fyve In a few steps you can take your phone number from your old provider to Fyve: First of all, you have to cancel your old contract or, in the case of a prepaid contract, send a waiver to the old provider so that the number is released...

If the home button of your iPhone is broken, you can repair it or replace it with a little trick. We'll show you how it's done. iPhone: Home button broken - workaround and repair Workaround: Open the "Settings" app and select "Accessibility" under the "General" category...

Relationships are now quickly ended via WhatsApp. But in this practical tip, we clarify whether termination of an employment relationship via Messenger is legal. Terminate employment relationships via WhatsApp - is that possible? Again and again there are outrages in which employees are said to have been dismissed by the boss via WhatsApp...

If you switch to Ja Mobil you can take your mobile number with you. We explain what you need to take into account when you take your number and how you proceed. Yes, mobile: This is how call number transport works To take your phone number to Ja Mobil with you, you first need a Ja-Mobil SIM card and some credit...

Unfortunately, only a few email providers are preset on the iPhone. You must therefore configure your Kabel Deutschland email account yourself. That's how it's done. How to configure your cable mail account correctly Press "Mail, Contacts, Calendar" in the "Settings" of your iPhone...

Google vs. Apple - the fight goes into the next round: We let the Nexus 6 compete against the iPhone 6 and tell you which of the two smartphones is ahead. Nexus 6 vs. iPhone 6: The external differences At first glance, there are differences between the iPhone 6 and the Google Nexus 6: Housing: The iPhone 6 measures 138...

In order to use the popular messenger app WhatsApp on iPhone, you must first verify your phone number. That's how it's done. Verify phone number in WhatsApp on iPhone WhatsApp has to make sure that the cell phone number under which you want to be reachable via messenger belongs to you. To verify your phone number, proceed as follows: As soon as you open the app for the first time, you will be asked to enter your phone number...

By setting up a conference call on iPhone, you can call multiple people at the same time. This eliminates many individual calls, each participant is immediately informed and can speak directly in the group. We'll tell you how to start the conversation together. From a simple call to a conference call with the iPhone You can set up a conference call on iPhone in just a few steps: Call the first party and wait for them to answer the call...

If you have a lot of songs in iTunes, you probably want to create a playlist for similar tracks. Since iTunes 11, the function has been hidden a bit, but can still be found. Create a playlist in iTunes Press the ALT key. A menu bar should appear at the top of iTunes (see picture). Now click on "File" and select "New -> Playlist"...

If your iPhone no longer plays videos, there can be several reasons. We will show you how to solve the possible problems. iPhone does not play videos - what to do? Restart: Turn your iPhone off and on again. The restart eliminates temporary errors in the system, which in many cases does little miracles...

You can also use the new Apple Airpods with two iPhones and listen to music from multiple devices. Find out exactly how this works in this practical tip. Use Airpods with two iPhones - all information The wireless headphones from Apple will be delivered in Germany in mid-October. Apart from this information, Apple has kept a very low profile about the Airpods...

At Amazon Underground you will find numerous apps for free. However, the application is apparently nowhere to be found for the iPhone. We'll tell you whether an installation on iOS is possible at all. iPhone & iPad: Install Amazon Underground Amazon Underground is completely free. Numerous games and in-app purchases that actually cost money can be downloaded here for free...

If you have lost your iPad or it has been stolen, you have to react quickly. We show the individual steps in this practical tip. iPad stolen or lost - what to do? First go to this Apple page and log in with your Apple ID. You can find the tablet there if it is switched on. To do this, click on "Lost Mode" above...

If your iPad cannot be restored, this is often no cause for concern. In this practical tip we will show you what you can do about it. iPad cannot be restored - what to do? First download the latest version of iTunes from our download portal Then connect the iPad to the PC via USB and open iTunes. Then press and hold the standby and home button...

You can locate your iPhone easily and free of charge. You will find several suitable apps in the app store. In our tip, we show you what is suitable for what and how you can also find your phone with the Apple iCloud in the event of theft or loss. Find iPhone for free via app You can locate your smartphone free of charge using the "Find my iPhone" and "Find my friends" apps...

Unfortunately, Niantic took the form offline, which you used to create or request a PokeStop in Pokemon GO. There is only one exception to being able to request a PokeStop. You can find all the information in this practical tip. Apply for and create PokeStop in Pokemon GO Coverage with PokeStops is not very satisfactory, especially in the country...

One of the newest features in Pokémon GO is the buddy system. This allows you to choose a companion for your trip. In this article we show how the system works. Buddy system in Pokémon GO Thanks to the new buddy system in Pokémon GO, you will no longer roam your city alone. In the app, you can choose a Pokémon that will move with you through the other side. Th...

A dark mode for iOS 10 was considered extremely likely for a long time, now Apple has released its new operating system for iPhone and iPad. We'll tell you whether there is dark mode at all. Dark Mode for iOS 10: Apple is lagging behind Android has had it (unofficially) for years and even Windows introduced it with Windows 10: Dark Mode has long been overdue on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch...

In large WiFi networks of universities and companies, you need to install an SSL certificate on your iPhone in order to surf the Internet. We'll show you how to do this. Install SSL certificate on iPhone As soon as the certificate is displayed, all you have to do is tap on the "Install" button at the top right...

Which iPad do I have - we show how you can find out. Even if you have already thrown away the packaging, this is still possible. Which iPad model do I have? iPad 3 or iPad Air? With WiFi or Cellular? You only need the model number: You will find the model number on the back of your iPad. In many models it is at the end of the first line...

With the update to iOS 10, the mail app also receives new functions. We'll show you how the filter works and how to turn it on and off. Turn mail filter on and off in iOS 10 Open the Mail app under iOS 10, you will find a new icon in the bottom left corner. This activates or deactivates the filter with just one touch...

If you want to sell your cell phone, you should definitely delete it. You can find out how to do this on Android and iOS in this practical tip. Delete Android phone securely - so go ahead With our tips below, you have safely deleted your Android smartphone: Open the "Settings" on the smartphone and switch under "Security" to "Screen lock"...

In this manual we explain what a "Bendgate" is and what exactly is behind the term. What does "Bendgate" mean? The term Bendgate can be translated into German as "bending affair". The term was coined by the iPhone 6 Plus at the end of 2014. The big and thin smartphones are said to bend in your pocket in everyday life...

If you no longer want to use your chats in WhatsApp, but still want to save them, you can archive the individual conversations. We'll show you how it's done. Archive WhatsApp chats on iOS and Android If you archive a chat in WhatsApp, it is not deleted, but only hidden. The app then no longer saves the chat in the automatic backup...

A lot has changed in Spotlight search on iOS 8. We'll show you how to customize it to your liking. Customize iOS 8 Spotlight search If you make an entry in the Spotlight search, it not only filters messages, songs, notes and apps - it also shows you new apps and information from the Internet. Not only can this be confusing, it also consumes a lot of battery...

In iOS 8 you will find the "Send last location" function. We'll tell you what that brings and whether it's worth it. iOS 8: Send last location You can find the function in the "Settings" app under the "iCloud" category. The option can only be activated if you have activated "Find my iPhone"...

WhatsApp reports that there is not enough space, it is often an error message. We'll show you how to solve the problem. Insufficient memory for WhatsApp - what to do? If the storage space on your smartphone actually becomes scarce, delete apps or images that are no longer required. Removing an app is usually enough...

With iOS 8, you can also start Apple's Siri voice assistant with a voice command. Read here how it works. iOS 8: Start Siri by voice command The voice command only works if your iOS device is currently powered. With the words "Hey Siri" your device feels addressed. How to activate the function: First, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch...

In this practical tip, we explain how to uninstall WhatsApp on your Android smartphone and iPhone. Uninstall WhatsApp on iPhone First you can uninstall the app from your iPhone normally. In order to remove all WhatsApp data from your Apple device, you should also go to the settings. Hold down the WhatsApp icon on the home screen until all the icons wiggle...

In iOS 8, you can mute individual chats in iMessage. We'll show you how it works. iMessage: Mute chat on iOS 8 First, open the conversation you want in iMessage. Tap the "Details" button in the top right corner. Then activate the "Do not disturb" option to mute the contact. You can deactivate the function in the same way...

IOS 8 has a new feature that allows you to edit photos even better. We present all innovations here. iOS 8: The new functions for photo editing Simply select an image in the "Photo" app and tap on the "Edit" option in the top right. The following functions are then available to you...

In iOS 8, your most common contacts appear in the app switcher. We'll show you how to remove them. iOS 8: How to remove contacts from the app switcher Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Scroll down and select the "Mail, Contacts, Calendar" category. Under the "Contacts" section you will now find the item "In the app switch"...

On iOS 8, you can also reply to messages directly from the lock screen. We show you how it works. iOS 8: Reply to messages from the lock screen Receive a message on the lock screen, put your finger on the text, and swipe left. Depending on the app, you can now choose different options. You can reply to SMS messages (see picture), mails can also "Mark as read"...

Under iOS 8 you can check the battery consumption of your apps. We show you how to do this. Check battery usage of apps in iOS 8 First open the "Settings" app on your iPhone. Select the "Use" item under the "General" category. There you will now find the "Battery usage" option...

IOS 8 can send your location via iMessage. We show you how you can use the new feature. Send location via iMessage in iOS 8 Open the conversation you want in the "Messages" app. Tap the "Details" button in the top right and select the "Send my current location" option. Your iPhone then determines your current location via GPS and sends it automatically...

At Jamba, children can buy games, ringtones and prank apps. With a child lock you protect yourself and your children from the high subscription costs. How to activate Jamba parental controls You can set the parental controls quickly and easily at Jamba. To do this, visit the Jamba website. Scroll all the way down and click Parental Control...

A beep informs you if someone is calling you while you are on the phone. In this practical tip, we explain how to activate this "call waiting" option on your iPhone. Activate call waiting / brokering Touch Settings Scroll down and tap "Phone". Then select "Call waiting / brokering"...

You can simply block Skype contacts in the Skype app if you do not want to be contacted by certain users. How to block contacts in the Skype app Tap on the corresponding conversation or search for the contact in the contact list. Open the context menu via the overflow menu at the bottom right. Tap on "Block contact" and confirm with "OK" in the information window...

In the Skype app, you can change the video quality at any time and thus save data volume. You can read how this works in the following practical tip. Adjust video quality in Skype app In the Skype app, tap the overflow menu at the bottom right and open the settings. Scroll down to the "Audio and video calls" section...

The Skype app can automatically log you in so that you do not have to enter your user data every time. In our instructions we show you the procedure. Register automatically in the Skype app If you log out of Skype to go offline, you will need to log in with your username and password the next time you start...

In the Skype app, you don't necessarily go offline when you quit the app and you still receive messages. This practical tip shows you how to go completely offline. Go completely offline in the Skype app If you leave the Skype app via the home button, the application will continue to run in the background and, if necessary, load your data volume...

If your cell phone has been stolen or you have lost it, you have to act quickly so that the damage does not increase. Step 1: If the phone is lost, have the SIM card blocked If you find that your smartphone is lost or stolen, that's annoying enough. But so that the finder or the thief does not make calls or send SMS at your expense, you have to act quickly...

Your iPhone also has an alarm function, hidden in the preinstalled watch app. We show you where to find the alarm clock and how to use it. iPhone: How do I set an alarm clock? You can find the alarm clock within the clock app. If this cannot be found directly, you can use the search function. Once you have opened the app, tap on the "alarm clock" at the bottom of the menu bar...

You can change your display name in WhatsApp. However, the corresponding option is hidden in the settings. We'll show you how to change your name. How to change your WhatsApp name How to customize your name: Go to the WhatsApp settings. Touch "Profile". You can now customize your name in the text field...

With Instagram Direct, you can send your private photos to just individuals instead of sharing them with all of your subscribers. We'll show you how it's done. Instagram Direct: Send photos to selected friends Open the Instagram app on your iOS or Android device and, as usual, click on the middle button below with the camera symbol...

If you want to make friends and relatives happy, you can give away iTunes music tracks and albums. In this article you can read how to give away the music or a voucher for iTunes. Give away songs or albums in iTunes If you want to give away a song or the new album from your favorite band, do the following: Search for the desired song or album in the iTunes store on your computer or in the iTunes app on your iDevice...

Your photos and screenshots are no longer so easy to find on iOS 7. In this tip, we will tell you where the "Recordings" folder is hidden. How to find your photos and screenshots on iOS 7 Open the Photos app as usual. In the lower line you will see the "Albums" button on the far right...

IOS 7 also hides many new features in the camera app. We present all innovations in this practical tip. iOS 7: What can the new camera app do? A lot has happened not only in the design of the camera app: new and changed functions have also found their way: Filters: Via the symbol with the three intersecting circles in the lower right corner, you can access the filters - from black and white to sepia and chrome (see picture)...

If you want to buy an iPad, you now have various models to choose from. With iPad 2 and iPad Air, there are two 10-inch tablets that at first glance separate only minor differences - although there are three generations between the devices. In this practical tip, we will show you a few examples of what distinguishes the two tablets and how you should approach your purchase decision accordingly...

Since iOS 7, you can save apps in a so-called "wish list" if you don't want to buy them right away. With this reserve function you can quickly see, for example, whether a desired app is randomly reduced or even offered free of charge. This is how the app wish list works If you want to save an app, first click on the export button next to the heading...

If you have any questions or problems with the iPod, the operating instructions can often help you. You can also find these online - we will tell you where exactly here. Here you will find the iPod operating instructions for each device IPod touch manual. Instruction manual for iPod nano. Instructions for iPod shuffle...

If the power button stops working, you have to turn off the iPhone without it. We'll show you how it's done. Switch off iPhone with a defective power button Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone. Select the "General" menu item, scroll down a little and select "Accessibility" there...

In this practical tip, we will show you how you can send pictures wirelessly between iPhone and PC. Simply send pictures to the PC using the app You need certain apps to send pictures and videos wirelessly from your iPhone to your PC. There are many such apps in the app store. The principle is very simple and the same everywhere...

For snapshots, the camera app on the iPhone must be quickly accessible via a shortcut. You can partly create this yourself under iOS. We explain how this shortcut works in the individual iOS versions. iOS 5, 6, 7: camera shortcut for iPhone As of iOS 5, the camera shortcut is already integrated in the lockscreen...

When abroad, you should switch off data roaming on your iPhone and iPad so that there are no undesirable costs. We'll show you how it's done. Disable data roaming on iPhone or iPad Using the mobile internet abroad is still very expensive. So that the costs do not increase immeasurably, you can either deactivate the mobile Internet or simply switch off data roaming...

One of the completely new functions in iOS 7 is the Control Center. In this practical tip we will tell you how this works and what you can do with it. iOS 7: What can the Control Center do? Regardless of whether you are on the home screen, in an app or on the lock screen, by swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen, the Control Center can be opened...

Many users do not need the newspaper kiosk on the iPhone and simply want to move it to a folder or delete it entirely. However, this does not work with the known means. We show you how you can move the kiosk without a jail break. Move newspaper kiosk to a folder on iPhone You can move the newspaper kiosk app into a folder using a small program on your computer...

You can either manage Epub eBooks on the iPad via iTunes or - if you find the software constraint annoying - download them to your Apple tablet by email. Then read the digital books in Apple's "iBooks" app Epub eBooks on iPad with iTunes The classic method of transferring your files to the iPad is via iTunes - this also applies to eBooks in Epub format...

The correct MMS settings for the iPhone depend on your wireless service provider. We show you where you configure it and which data you need from which provider. Set up iPhone with the correct MMS settings If you want to use the MMS service, you must also access the Internet at the same time. Therefore, the "Mobile data" input field must also be filled in correctly...

Auto correction on iPhone can be annoying now and then. You can turn it off in just a few steps. Your texts will then no longer be automatically improved. We show you how it works. Turn off auto correction on iPhone Start the "Settings" app on your iPhone. Navigate to the "General" menu item...

You can mark texts in Safari or a PDF document with a certain touch gesture on the iPad. You can copy the highlighted content and paste it anywhere again. We show you how it works. Mark texts with the iPad Tap the area to be marked in the text with your finger for approx. One second. Now a menu appears (see picture) with the options "Copy" and "Look up"...

Holding the iPad and writing text at the same time can be exhausting in the long run. Activate the shared keyboard, which you can use to conveniently write emails or notes with your thumbs. To activate the shared keyboard on iPad: Open any application in which you can enter text, for example the notes, your emails or the search function on the Internet...

On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can only listen to radio stations via free apps. We present you the two best. Listen to the radio with the Radio.de app No Apple device is yet equipped with a radio antenna. For example, iOS users have to use apps to listen to the radio that stream music from the Internet...

This practical tip shows you how to set up the synchronization of emails, contacts and calendar entries on your iPhone with your Exchange account. Microsoft Exchange on iPhone You can leaf through the step-by-step instructions in the picture gallery below. Here are a few background information about Exchange accounts: With an Exchange account, you can synchronize emails, contacts, calendar entries and even reminders from iOS 7...

Siri is not only useful, there are also some funny commands or funny answers from Apple's voice assistant to your questions. We present you the top 5 of the Apple laughs. The funniest commands for Siri To enter the commands, you just have to hold down the home button a little longer. You can then issue the command after the short beep...

If your contacts appear twice on Whatsapp, this is due to the synchronization of your contacts with other services. Causes can include iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo or Hotmail. Duplicate Whatsapp contacts through synchronization By activating services like iCloud, your phone book can now have two groups: iPhone and iCloud contacts...

There is a wide range of bargain apps for the iPhone and iPad. With them you will be informed about current deals on the go. In our practical tip, we will introduce you to the best apps. The iOS app "My Deal" belongs to the website "mein-deal.com". In addition to articles, you will also find deals from active app users...

If you want to monitor your car trips in the event of an accident, you can use your mobile phone as a dash cam. We'll tell you what you need to know. Use your mobile phone as a dash cam - there are some things to consider First you need a holder for the cell phone. In the following practical tip you will find the best cell phone mounts for your car...

If your Apple Music app stops working, you can often fix the error yourself with a few simple steps. In this practical tip, we will give you some tips to help you start Apple Music again. Apple Music doesn't work - so fix the problem With Apple Music, you can enjoy your favorite music on demand. With the app, you even have the music ready on the go...

This guide shows you how to find the MAC address of your iPad or iPhone when you use a WLAN with a MAC address filter. Find the MAC address of the iPhone or iPad. How to find out the WiFi address of your iOS device: Click on "Settings" on the homescreen. Select the "General" category...

Congstar is a subsidiary of Telekom GmbH. This practical tip shows you which network the Congstar uses and what its quality and coverage are. Congstar network: how good is quality and coverage? As a Telekom subsidiary, Congstar uses the D1 or Telekom network. Deutsche Telekom's D1 network is generally the best developed and fastest mobile network in Germany...

If you no longer need an account, delete it. However, you cannot completely delete your iTunes account. However, you can change your personal data so that your correct information is overwritten. We'll show you how it's done. iTunes accounts cannot be completely deleted You can delete your Apple account both via iTunes and in the browser...

In Google Maps, you can switch to a satellite view in addition to the normal street map. We show where you can find the option on desktop and smartphone. Change the view of Google Maps in the browser The change is very easy here: Just click on the square field "Earth", which is shown at the bottom left of the map...

In addition to the display, the iPhone battery is the most frequently replaced component. In this practical tip, we'll tell you when it's really worth changing the battery. Change iPhone battery: after how many charging cycles is it worth it? A small percentage of capacity is lost with each charge cycle...

Since iOS 7 there has been a background update for apps on the iPhone and iPad. In this article we reveal how to activate the feature and what the background update is. iPhone and iPad: Update apps automatically in the background With the background update, all your apps stay up to date. For example, Facebook can load your messages in the background and the weather app can update itself automatically...

In this practical tip you will learn how to change your user name in "Snapchat". Change username in Snapchat It is not possible to change the user name in the free app "Snapchat". To change your username, you can only delete your current account and register under a new username. Alternatively, you can change your display name in "Snapchat"...

In this practical tip we explain what the Snapchat points are and how you can get them. Snapchat points: what is it and how do i get it? Your Snapchat points tell you and your friends how many pictures you have already sent and received. To view your or your friends' points, open Snapchat. Switch to camera mode and press the menu button at the bottom right...

Free dating apps for Android and iOS are abundant in the Play Stores. But not all are recommended. We compare five of the mobile flirt portals. Which single exchange offers which possibilities? In our practical tip you can read which app you are using. Dating app "Badoo" for free flirts The online dating service Badoo is also available as a Badoo app for Android and iOS...