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Kevin Hollington

Kevin Hollington is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it’s been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.

Kevin Hollington's Articles

iOS 26

How to fix iPhone dictation not working after iOS 26 update

by Kevin Hollington
Is your iPhone dictation not working after iOS 26 update? Or perhaps the dictation icon is nowhere to be found at all? Don’t worry; these
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How to Fix iPhone Flashlight Not Working After iOS 26 Update

by Kevin Hollington
Many users have faced the frustrating issue of their iPhone flashlight not turning on after updating to iOS 26. For example, you might have seen
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How to fix Face ID not working on iPhone after iOS 26 update

by Kevin Hollington
If Face ID is not working after iOS 26 update, start by making sure it’s enabled in Settings for any features you want it to
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iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro to launch in these four colors

by Kevin Hollington
The iPhone 16 series is coming in September this year, almost certainly. Having said that, a tipster has just revealed the iPhone 16 Pro colors.
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Does Green “Sent as Text Message” Mean You Are Blocked?

by Kevin Hollington
If your iPhone says “Sent as Text Message,” it does not necessarily mean you’re blocked. It means they’re being sent as SMS texts rather than
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What to do when iMessage won’t activate on your iPhone (2025)

by Kevin Hollington
If you are seeing an error message suggesting that iMessage on your iPhone is “Waiting for activation” or “Activation unsuccessful”, we have the solution here.
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How to fix iTunes Cannot Restore Backup to iPhone or iPad

by Kevin Hollington
Here’s how to fix the problem if you can’t restore your iPhone or iPad from an iTunes backup. WHAT TO KNOW If you cannot restore
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How Much Does It Cost to Repair iPhone 15 Pro Screen? Know here

by Kevin Hollington
If you are unfortunate enough to have gotten a cracked screen on your iPhone 15 Pro, the first thing you probably want to know is
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How to Fix ‘This Update Requires a Wi-Fi Network Connection to Download’ Error

by Kevin Hollington
Some iPhone and iPad users have reported that they are seeing an error message saying, "This update requires a Wi-Fi network connection to download". This
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Apple ID Sign Out is Not Available due to Restrictions? Here’s the fix

by Kevin Hollington
Are you getting the error "Sign out is not available due to restrictions?" If you can’t log out of your Apple ID or iCloud, your
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