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How To Combine Multiple PDF Files in iOS

The Portable Document File (PDF) format has come a long way since it was created by Adobe in the early 1990s, with it now being one of the most popular document file types. The main advantage it offers over a regular Document file (.doc) is the inability to edit any content in it. Thus, the file cannot be (easily) edited / changed by anyone else, which provides a secure medium for your data. Although there are various PDF editing tools for Windows/Mac/Linux, there’s a lack of good PDF-editing apps for iOS. This brings some difficulties for those who are fond of… Read more

How to Put Your iPhone/iPad into DFU Mode For Recovery

Whenever your Apple mobile device stops working, and you’re unable to restore it using Recovery Mode, an alternative method is to put it in DFU mode. DFU mode, which stands for Device Firmware Update mode, is a mode created by Apple that essentially freezes your iOS device. It won’t allow iOS to boot the device (bypassing the iBoot mechanism), but the device will still be able to communicate with iTunes on a PC/Mac, and hence can be restored. You can then choose to upgrade, downgrade or restore iOS software. Putting your iOS device into DFU mode requires… Read more

iOS 13: Everything You Need to Know

Apple introduced its latest iteration of iOS alongside macOS Catalina and other products this June at its keynote event at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2019. iOS 13 brings a lot of changes and upgrades for iOS devices. We’ve highlighted the major changes in iOS 13 below, so have a look. Dark Mode Arguably the most prominent design update in iOS 13 is the new Dark Mode. Similar to the Dark Mode offered on macOS, this changes the look of the entire operating system from light to dark. You can choose to use Dark Mode all the time, or… Read more

iPadOS: Everything You Need to Know

Apple has made some distinct changes to its mobile operating system by introducing a separate OS for the iPads: iPadOS. Although the basic foundation for iOS and iPadOS is nearly the same, iPadOS distinguishes the tablet experience from the iPhone experience by adding some new features and redesigning the user interface to better suit the bigger screen on the iPads. Here are some of the major features that are unique to iPadOS. We’ve also compared these features between both iOS and iPadOS. iPadOS Home Screen On iPadOS, you’ll find a redesigned home screen in which… Read more

9 of the Best Siri Shortcuts for iOS Power Users

It’s now possible to do more than ever on the iPhone and iPad. Some people are even eschewing laptops entirely, opting to go iPad-only for the vast majority of their work. Whether that sounds like you or not, Apple introduced a tool with iOS 12 that can make your life a lot easier. Siri Shortcuts, once known as Workflow, is almost like an iOS version of the Automator Mac app. With Shortcuts you can link together small actions to produce powerful results. Whether you already use Shortcuts or have just installed the app for the first time, here are some Shortcuts you should definitely try…. Read more