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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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How to Get Your iPhone 18 Pro Max Hardware Tested by Apple

by Tyler Stephen
Learn how to ask Apple for a Remote Diagnostic Exam to test your iPhone 18 Pro Max hardware.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Volume Too Low? Here’s How to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
If your iPhone 18 Pro Max sounds too quiet, check that the volume isn't turned down or limited in Settings.
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Guided Access Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? 5 Ways to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
If Guided Access isn't working on your iPhone 18 Pro Max, review your Guided Access settings first.
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Predictive Emoji Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Fix

by Tyler Stephen
Make sure the Emoji keyboard and Predictive Text are on if your iPhone 18 Pro Max stops suggesting emoji.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Blurry? Here’s How to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
Remove any protective film from the camera lens if photos from your iPhone 18 Pro Max come out blurry.
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How to Delete All Old Messages on iPhone 18 Pro Max

by Tyler Stephen
Set Keep Messages to 30 Days or 1 Year to delete old messages and free up space on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Apps Not Downloading on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Here’s the Fix

by Tyler Stephen
If apps won't download on your iPhone 18 Pro Max, check your internet connection first.
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iCloud Settings Grayed Out on iPhone 18 Pro Max? 4 Ways to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
Get help if iCloud settings are grayed out on your iPhone 18 Pro Max and you can't change them.
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iCloud Not Syncing on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Here’s How to Fix It

by Tyler Stephen
Make sure you're signed in to the same iCloud account on each device if iCloud isn't syncing with your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Safari Not Loading Images on iPhone 18 Pro Max? What to Do

by Tyler Stephen
Turn off Low Data Mode if Safari won't show pictures on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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