The ultimate beginner's guide to the iPhone

Absolutely everything you need to know to get the most out of your Apple smartphone

Video guides

The iPhone doesn't need to be confusing! Just check out our video guide for step-by-step instruction on how to use the iconic phone.

Purchasing your iPhone Comparing the iPhone family: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4 vs. iPhone 3GS Each iPhone is slightly different. Which one is right for you? Let us help you decide... Read more.
Is the $99 iPhone 4 a good deal? It's hard to deny that a $99 iPhone is a great deal for anyone in need of the iconic phone. But is it the right deal for you now, or should you get a more expensive one?... Read more.		Keeping up with the iPhoneses While the iPhone 4S wasn't announced by Steve Jobs, it still packs quite the punch and delivers everything (and more) than you expect... Read more.
Android vs. iPhone: What you need to know You've no doubt heard the buzz around two of the biggest forces to be reckoned in the smartphone world, Android and the iPhone... Read more.		AT&T vs Verizon: Which iPhone 4 is best? Apple's iPhone has been exclusively available in the United States on the AT&T wireless network since it debuted in 2007, but now Verizon has it too... Read more.
Verizon vs. AT&T vs. Sprint: Which iPhone carrier is the best? Having trouble deciding which iPhone carrier to go with? Take a look at the different plans and perks to help you reach a sound decision... Read more.		The right choice: Smartphone, tablet, netbook, or laptop We talk a lot about "computing everywhere." Modern technology offers the ability to check your documents, email, and even your finances no matter where you are... Read more.
Why would you want an unlocked iPhone? Why would you want an unlocked iPhone 4? If you travel on a regular basis and spend most of your time between countries, then the unlocked iPhone is just for you... Read more.

Getting started with your iPhone

Getting started with your new iPhone Whether you got your iPhone as a gift or finally bought one for yourself, the iPhone can be a fantastic and amazing gadget to carry with you. Getting started with your iPhone is easy to... Read more.
How to use the search feature on your new iPhone The iPhone has a built-in search function that allows you to search the entire contents of your phone at once. Using the search function is simple and can help you find whatever you're looking for, whether it's in your notes, photos, music... Read more.		How to connect to wifi on your new iPhone In addition to connecting to the web through your cell phone provider's network, your iPhone can also connect to the web using wifi. Wifi is the wireless internet network in your home or business... Read more.
How to sort your iPhone apps into folders If you've got a lot of apps, you can easily sort them into many different folders. This not only cleans up your home screen, it can also make your apps easier to find... Read more.		How to disable autocorrect on your iPhone The iPhone has an autocorrect function built in that will automatically fix the spelling of words that you might have mistyped or misspelled on your own. While it can be nice to have the help, you might also want it off... Read more.
How to set up favorite contacts on your iPhone The favorites section of the iPhone's phone book gives you easy access to numbers that you call often. Saving someone's number as a favorite allows you to dial that number more quickly, and you won't... Read more.		How to use visual voicemail on your iPhone Voicemail on the iPhone is handled a little differently than it is on most other phones. Rather than call a number to listen to your new messages, you'll see on your screen a list of each voicemail... Read more.
How to customize the background on your new iPhone A customized background can help you add personality to your iPhone. When you get your new phone, you'll find a number of built-in background options that you can use. For a more personal touch, you can add your own... Read more.		How to close the apps running on your iPhone While most of the time you won't have to worry about an app running in the background, sometimes you might want to close it. Let us take you through the steps to do just that... Read more.
How to turn off location services on your iPhone An iPhone 3GS or newer comes with location services that let your iPhone track you wherever you are. While this adds a lot of functionality to the device, if you would prefer to turn it off... Read more.		How to take better pictures with your iPhone camera Out of all the features added to cell phones over the years, the ability to take pictures has had the biggest impact. Whenever something major has happened in the world, camera phones have provided the visual record... Read more.
5 tips for improving your iPhone battery life There is nothing worse than running out of battery life on your iPhone — the feeling of disconnection when your communications lifeline is suddenly no more... Read more.		How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud With your iPhone and an iCloud account, you can easily back up your phone's data to the remote cloud service... Read more.
Everything you need to know about AirPlay AirPlay lets you seamlessly stream your digital content between different Apple-approved devices... Read more.		Before Calling Tech Support: How to troubleshoot your iPhone While Apple tech support is usually pretty solid, you'll want to be sure that you do a few things before you call — because it's always easier to solve things on your own... Read more.
How to use FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac FaceTime is a fun way to chat using your front-facing video camera on your iPhone, iPad 2, or Mac computer... Read more.

Media management

How to deauthorize all your iTunes accounts at once
If you have a lot of computers all synced up with your iTunes account, you might want to remove them all in one shot so that your iTunes library stays protected... Read More.

How to format video for your iPod, iPhone, or iPad
How to format video for your iPod, iPhone, or iPad
You probably know that your iPod, iPhone and iPad can play music — but did you know that it can play video, too? Read More.

iPhone accessories

10 of the best accessories for your iPhone There are lots of accessories for your iPhone out there — so many that picking the right one can be a challenge! Here are 10 of our favorite for you to grab... Read more.
7 AirPrint printers for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad AirPrint is a wireless printing service available with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. With it, you can print many documents and web pages right from your iPhone, without needing to connect it to a computer... Read more.		7 accessories for new iPhone owners Just got a new iPhone? Spice it up with these seven accessories perfect for new owners... Read more.
5 must-have solar mobile gadgets Check out the green gadgets that can help charge your iPhone using the sun's solar rays.... Read more.		8 phone headsets to use on the road Many states have already introduced legislation forbidding the hands-on use of cell phones while driving. It's a simple safety precaution that can make your driving immensely more safe. But if you still need to talk on the phone, check out these headsets that'll get the job done... Read more.
Olloclip offers multiple lenses for your iPhone 4 One of the awesome selling points of the iPhone 4 is its very impressive camera. Thanks to the Olloclip, you can now enhance your iPhone camera's lens... Read more.		6 iPhone lens attachments for mobile photographers The iPhone has a pretty darn good internal camera that takes great pictures straight out of the box. If you're looking to do even more with it, these apps and lens attachments can help you take the best picture possible... Read more.
Review: iMainGo X iPhone speaker case tough enough for kids, too loud for Mom Sometimes you want to have your iPhone act as a mini-speaker, and the iMainGo speaker case packs quite the punch... Read more.		5 great portable travel speakers Portable speakers are great way to listen to music when you move around a lot, and don't want to use a headset.... Read more.

iOS 5

Everything you need to know about iOS 5 Apple's latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch has over 200 new features for you to enjoy. Let's take a look at some of the major ones... Read more.
What's new for photographers with iOS 5? Who doesn't like to take photos? Everyone will enjoy the new features for photographers in iOS 5... Read more.		Apple's iOS 5 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch in pictures There are tons of new features in iOS 5. Join us on as we preview the major ones in pictures... Read more.
Should you upgrade to iOS 5? Upgrading your phone's software can be a scary task, but should you upgrade? We'll walk you through making the decision... Read more.		iOS 5 features integrated earthquake warning system for Japan In Japan, earthquakes are an ever-present danger, and Apple's iOS 5 will help get the word out.... Read more.
Visual Guide: How to upgrade to iOS 5 on your iPad or iPhone Need help upgrading to iOS 5? We've made a visual guide that will take you through the upgrade process step by step... Read more.		How to install iOS 5 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch If you're looking for more information on upgrading your iOS device, look no further... Read more.
Troubleshooting your iOS 5 installation Many people are finding that things haven't gone exactly right in upgrading their iPhone or iPad to iOS 5. We've got some quick troubleshooting tips for you... Read more.

iPhone 4S & Siri

Apple announces next generation iPhone 4S The iPhone 4S has been unleashed onto the world, and it's coming at us with a new 8-megapixel camera, an updated dual-core processor, and graphics that promise to be seven times better than the iPhone 4... Read more.
iPhone 4S is Apple's next smartphone, no iPhone 5 in sight Despite a year's worth of speculation surrounding a fifth iPhone model, Apple has instead updated iPhones to the 4S model, leaving the iPhone 5 for another day... Read more.		What's new for photographers with the iPhone 4S? We've been hearing about the improvements for iPhone photographers coming in iOS 5 for a while now, but with the announcement of the iPhone 4S, we finally have some real facts to report... Read more.
Apple debuts Siri, a voice guide for the iPhone 4S Siri is the voice-activated guide for the iPhone 4S. Siri works by intelligently thinking about what you say and then delivering you an answer that makes sense... Read more.		Where is the iPhone 5? Today, Apple introduced the world to its next smartphone, and it looks quite a bit like the iPhone 4. That's because the new phone — called the iPhone 4S — is essentially an... Read More.
Comparing the iPhone family: iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4 vs. iPhone 3GS There's a lot of different iPhones you can buy, but which is the right for you? We'll walk you through your different options... Read more.		Should you buy the iPhone 4S, or wait for iPhone 5? While the latest iPhone is nice, is it worth waiting for the iPhone 5, which many people believe will be the next generation of the popular phone? Read more.

Verizon iPhone resources

Switching to the Verizon iPhone: 25 helpful resources Have you been stuck on AT&T since the iPhone was released? Check out these helpful transition resources to move to Verizon... Read more.
Megareview: Verizon iPhone It's not often that a re-release of a gadget merits a wave of brand new reviews, but the Verizon iPhone is different. The iPhone is one of the great icons of the technology world, and its journey to the Verizon network has been an interesting one... Read more.		Jargonology: Get to know the Verizon iPhone basics There are a lot of terms you'll want to know when switching your iPhone from AT&T to the Verizon network... Read more.
8 alternatives to the Verizon iPhone Make no mistake, the new iPhone running on Verizon's trusty big red network is an excellent phone. But, there are alternatives... Read more.		Should you switch to the Verizon iPhone? It's a simple yet important question, especially if you've been with AT&T for a long time: Should you switch to Verizon? Let us help you make the decision... Read more.
How to transfer everything from your AT&T iPhone to a Verizon iPhone Got a new Verizon iPhone? Moving over all your old AT&T data doesn't need to be hard. Let us show you how to do it... Read more.