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Tyler Stephen

I'm Tyler Stephen, from the US state of Maine. I have a life-long passion for technology, and in addition to writing here, I am also on the editorial team of AppleVis.com. I've been totally blind from birth and thus rely on screenreading software like VoiceOver on Apple products and NVDA on Windows. I have been a Mac user since 2005 and an iOS user since 2010, in addition to also having used Windows, Linux, and Chrome OS. On this site and elsewhere, I hope to write pieces that educate and entertain people, as well as bring attention to the accessibility or inaccessibility of various technologies. You can find me on mastodon at mastodon.applevis.com/@tyler.

Tyler Stephen's Articles

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Blocked on iMessage on iPhone 18 Pro Max? How to Tell

by Tyler Stephen
Learn how to tell if someone blocked you on iMessage when texts from your iPhone 18 Pro Max go unanswered.
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Siri Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Here’s What to Do

by Tyler Stephen
If Siri doesn't react when you press the side button on your iPhone 18 Pro Max, make sure Siri is turned on in Settings.
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How to Use Siri Offline on iPhone 18 Pro Max

by Tyler Stephen
Without an internet connection, Siri can still open apps on your iPhone 18 Pro Max, but general questions need you to be online.
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Dictation Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? 5 Ways to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
Check that Enable Dictation is turned on if dictation isn't working on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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FaceTime Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Here’s the Fix

by Tyler Stephen
Learn what to do when FaceTime calls fail or people can't see or hear you on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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“Hey Siri” Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? 9 Ways to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
Don't leave your iPhone 18 Pro Max face down if "Hey Siri" doesn't respond when you call it.
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How to Stop iPhone 18 Pro Max Nagging About iOS Updates

by Tyler Stephen
In Automatic Updates, turn off Automatically Install and Automatically Download to stop your iPhone 18 Pro Max downloading iOS updates.
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How to Stop Apps Asking for Reviews on iPhone 18 Pro Max

by Tyler Stephen
Turn off In-App Ratings & Reviews in App Store settings to stop apps asking for reviews on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Spotify Crashing When iPhone 18 Pro Max Locks? What to Do

by Tyler Stephen
Learn how to stop Spotify from crashing when your iPhone 18 Pro Max locks.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Not Working? Here’s What to Do

by Tyler Stephen
Learn how to fix the most common camera problems on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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