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Dave Johnson is the editor-in-chief at GeeksModo where he oversees all of site’s evergreen content to ensure it’s up to date with the latest information. Hailing from New Jersey in the US, he has over seven years of experience in the tech journalism space and holds a degree in English Literature. In his spare time, Dave can found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, and petting every dog he comes across in the outside world.

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Tips to Boost Battery Life on iPhone 18 Pro Max

If your iPhone 18 Pro Max battery drains fast, check App and System Activity in Battery settings to see which apps use the most.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Says SOS Only? What It Means and the Fix

Learn what "SOS Only" means on your iPhone 18 Pro Max and what to do when you have no cell service.
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How to Update Apps on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Tap your account picture in the App Store, then tap App Updates to update apps on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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How to Back Up iPhone 18 Pro Max to an External Drive

Copy your Backup folder to an external drive, then use Terminal to make Finder save future iPhone 18 Pro Max backups there.
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Mobile Data Slow on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Here’s How to Fix It

Learn how to speed up slow LTE or 5G mobile data on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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How to Restore or Reset iPhone 18 Pro Max Without iTunes

Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app on Windows to restore your iPhone 18 Pro Max without iTunes.
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How to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Use the Duplicates collection in Photos on your iPhone 18 Pro Max to merge copies of the same photo.
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How to Factory Reset Your iPhone 18 Pro Max

Back up your iPhone 18 Pro Max before a factory reset so you don't lose your data and settings.
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How to Block Ads in Safari on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Start with Block Pop-ups in Safari settings, then install a content blocker app to block ads on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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AirPods No Sound on iPhone 18 Pro Max? 10 Ways to Fix It

Update your iPhone 18 Pro Max and your AirPods firmware first when your AirPods have no sound or glitchy audio.