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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.

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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. We presume that this goes for both the iPhone 16
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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 iMessages. You’ll always see green when texting Android users, or
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iPhone 15 Plus in black is shown from the back next to iPhone 15 in pink, which is shown from the front.

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 iPhone or iPad backup from iTunes, there are some simple
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iPhone 15 Pro in black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium finishes.

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 how much it will cost to fix it. The second
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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 error message appears on an iPhone’s or iPad’s Software Update
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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 account is restricted by the Screen Time feature. In this
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How do I keep my iPhone 15 battery health at 100%

by Kevin Hollington
It seems like iPhone owners are completely obsessed with the health of their batteries. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked how to keep an iPhone’s battery at 100% health, and
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro unboxing: What’s inside the box?

by Kevin Hollington
The all-new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are finally available for purchase globally. The latest models come with various upgrades, including the new Action Button, A17 Pro Bionic chip, upgraded cameras, and
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Apple iPhone 15 unboxing: What’s inside the box?

by Kevin Hollington
Apple’s new iPhone 15 series is now available for purchase worldwide. While not as exciting and feature-packed as the Pro models, the iPhone 15 is still a fantastic option for anyone coming from iPhone 11
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