Don't spontaneously FaceTime people and expect them to pick up

At 4:25 p.m. on New Year’s Eve 2020 I got a random, out of the blue FaceTime call from a friend. When my phone started ringing I was wearing pajamas, slippers, and an unflattering fuzzy gray robe. I didn’t have any makeup on, I was in the process of removing little hot dogs from the …

All the best Apple iPhone deals in January

SAVE UP TO £125: The Apple iPhone 11 is on sale from online retailer Mobiles.co.uk, with prices starting at £99 upfront. Online smartphone retailer Mobiles.co.uk has started the new year with a much needed “Treat Yourself” event, including deals on a wide range of the most popular handsets. We know it’s pretty grim out there, …

Yes, hackers might have your Apple ID, but don't stress too much

On the second day of 2020, awash in the possibilities of a new year — nay, decade — my iPhone pinged with a notification that came from out of the blue. “Use this iPhone to reset your Apple ID password?” an official, gray Apple pop-up said beneath an exclamation point icon. I clicked on the …