How to Use Your iPhone to Live a Healthier Lifestyle
Posted on: June 9, 2022
The path to a healthier lifestyle is now in the palm of your hand. While we are all used to sending iMessages, Facetime with the family and using Apple Pay in the morning when we grab our coffee, many tend to forget the powerful health features built within your iPhone. A person’s health is of the utmost importance, and technology has been working tirelessly to make health tracking easier and more manageable. While Apple doesn’t offer all of the health features yet, users are able to access many 3rd party applications through the App Store and live a healthier lifestyle read more...
Best Everyday-use Portable iPhone Chargers and Powerbanks Without Breaking the Budget
Posted on: May 19, 2022
After years of iterations and improvements to portable power banks, you now have a slew of options you can choose from. As we become more reliant on our cellular devices and as the battery quality dissipates through continued use - we often find ourselves in low-power mode, scavenging for battery when we most need it. Whether for work or for personal use, you never know when you may need that additional boost. The good news is that you have the option to choose smaller, more compact portable chargers read more...
Can I Repair My iPhone by Myself?
Posted on: April 28, 2022
“It was cheaper for me to just do it so I ordered the part on amazon and watched a few Youtube videos” is a response a lot of the technicians at NYC Mobile Device Doctors get when they first meet a customer. While many online videos and blogs will try to convince you an iPhone repair is easy and can be done quickly in the comfort of your own home…the reality is that an iPhone is nothing less than a complex computer. Here at NYC Mobile Device Doctors, our philosophy is simple: An iPhone is much more powerful than the guidance computers on
Here’s How to Check the Health of Your iPhone’s Battery and Know When to Replace It
Posted on: April 7, 2022
It’s no secret that your battery becomes less efficient as you charge and recharge your phone. Usually when you first take it out of the box, the battery easily lasts the whole day. After 500-600 charges your battery begins to severely degrade. The low power mode on your iPhone is a temporary solution, but you’ll eventually have to resort to carrying an external battery pack around or sit by an outlet all day. There’s no way to know how many times you’ve actually charged your iPhone, however Apple implemented a feature in iOS where you can check on your battery’s state of quality read more...
Why Cheap iPhone Screen Repairs Can Be Bad
Posted on: March 17, 2022
The dreaded feeling experienced when your iPhone drops on a hard surface is too much for many of us. Luckily as iPhones get stronger, the need to get the screen replaced has become less frequent. Apple’s latest iPhone 12 screens feature Corning’s Ceramic Shield which they claim is stronger than any phone screen available on the market.
When should I get my iPhone screen repaired?
The NYC Mobile Device Doctors team recommends that when an iPhone user has issues with their screen, they immediately try and get it fixed read more...
Should You Get Insurance for Your New iPhone 12?
Posted on: February 24, 2022
In today’s world, your iPhone or smartphone is almost like another limb attached to your body. Every day, everywhere you go, your iPhone is with you. It’s not only for social media usage, but also for work, emails, games, GPS, messaging...you name it. The more useful our iPhones have become, the more expensive they have become too. See Android Authority's write-up on why the price of smartphones have DOUBLED over the past 5 years read more...
Top 3 iPhone Insurance Options
Posted on: February 3, 2022
The average cost of a new smartphone is expected to go above $490 per phone, beginning in 2022. Often our smartphones shatter unexpectedly, they get soaked in the rain or, a lot of the time, they get lost or stolen. This is where iPhone insurance can become extremely handy, so you don’t need to shell out another $500 to replace your iPhone. If you are not covered and decide to go with repairing your phone, the costs of repair can be upwards of $199+ just to fix the screen. If you’re running on the latest models (iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12), it can cost far more read more...
Reasons My iPhone Is Not Charging
Posted on: January 13, 2022
Ways to Charge the Apple iPhone
Charger Port
The most common way to charge the iPhone is through the charger port located at the bottom of the smartphone. Apple’s iPhone can be charged with any Lightning cable. Here at NYC Mobile Device Doctors, we recommend the Apple certified ones as they have been tested to ensure maximum charging speed.Wireless Charging
Apple introduced wireless charging in its iPhones starting with the iPhone 8 read more...
Easy Ways to Recycle Your Smartphone
Posted on: December 23, 2021
1. Donate it
Instead of storing your old phone in a shoe box in the back of your closet, consider giving it away! Although it seems like everyone owns a phone, it’s likely because those around you do. That said, there are tons of people without a phone or cellular access. For example, many U.S. troops abroad don’t have the ability to always call home. There are also many people in rural parts of the globe who could significantly benefit from having a cellular phone. Unless your phone is absolutely tarnished, it can still be refurbished and used read more...
Properly Wiping Down Your iPhone Germ-free During Times of Covid
Posted on: December 2, 2021
Now more than ever, it is important to not only keep your hands and body sanitized but also the accessories you use every day. This includes your smartphone. Many studies to-date have proven that your personal cell can carry up to 9-12x the number of germs and bacteria that your toilet seat carries. With Coronavirus concerns still looming, we all want to mitigate exposure concerns as much as possible and we are going to give you some easy tips on how to do just that. Keep in mind that every time you go to unlock your phone and shoot out a text or make a call, you are passing microbes from the oils on your skin onto your phone read more...
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge – It Might Come at a Steep Price, But It Sure Is Cool!
Posted on: November 23, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge – It Might Come at a Steep Price, But It Sure Is Cool! The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge doesn’t exactly come cheap – you’re looking at spending close to $800 if buying the device brand new. These days, you do have to pay a pretty penny for the latest technology, so this shouldn’t exactly come as surprising. On the other hand, you can pay your provider in lesser increments, which can be helpful if you don’t have a bunch of money to just throw down. Anyway, the question is – why buy it? Dynamite Design You’re able to see images with unparalleled clarity read more...
iPad Mini Battery Life
Posted on: November 3, 2016
Need More Time? “You Got It, Dude!” Owners of the iPad Mini (A1454, A1455, etc.) who use it frequently (which is probably just about everyone who owns it) will want to know about ways to prolong the battery life. Sure, it has the ability to last quite some time, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t steps you can take to make sure it lasts as long as possible. Say you are traveling and don’t have access to a charger. You will want to make sure that you are doing what you can to use it for as long as possible read more...
There Are Solutions for Broken iPhones
Posted on: December 9, 2015
Broke Your iPhone 6 Already? Don’t Worry (At Least, Not Too Much) So you bought the iPhone 6 and absolutely love it. Its size is super convenient and makes the screen easy to read, which makes it great for family members who have limited vision and for those who use the screen so much that it starts to strain their eyes. Its camera offers great quality photos, and the WiFi speed seems unbeatable. But what happens when you use the device so much that it becomes damaged in some way? Did you break it by accidently knocking it off your coffee table? Did it drop while you were holding it between your shoulder and ear while carrying groceries? While this smartphone is more difficult than its predecessors to break, things still happen read more...
Get Ready – Projected Release Dates for New Smartphones!
Posted on: November 11, 2015
When to Expect Devices Like the Highly-Anticipated iPhone 7 Remember when the first iPhone ever was released? People were so excited about it, lining up for hours outside of stores to be amongst the first buyers. There is still a lot of excitement surrounding the newest smartphones and tablets, and one that is surrounded by a great deal of excitement is the iPhone 7. And why wouldn’t we be psyched about it? It might boast some of the greatest advancements in technology yet. To keep up to speed with Apple’s constant improvements, it would only make sense that this version of the iPhone will be even better than its predecessors read more...
Cracked Samsung Note 4? You Have Options!
Posted on: August 20, 2015
A broken smartphone or tablet is always a nightmare to deal with. It can be a stressful thought to know that you can’t get in touch with the important people in your life when you need to. For those who work from home, a broken smartphone or tablet always seems to happen on a day when you have to make an important call or send an important message. Don’t worry, though, because you don’t have to mail in your Samsung Note 4 if it breaks and be stuck waiting for days or even a week or more. If you take a quick look, you are sure to find local options read more...
Benefits of Sapphire Glass on Smartphones
Posted on: June 17, 2015
Extra Screen Strength Can’t Be Beat! Manufactured sapphire glass might be the future (or at least part of the future) of pretty much all smartphones. This stuff is utilized on military vehicles and might ultimately be affordable enough that it can be used on regular devices owned by the general public in the near future. Think – smartphones that are even more durable. The idea is that you’d be able to drop, hit, throw and spill on your device without it seeing any negative impact, such as a scratch, or some other forms of damage read more...
Where to Get an iPad Fixed
Posted on: May 27, 2015
There ARE options for broken iPads – fret not! Buying an expensive device can be a difficult decision, because you don’t necessarily want to spend the money, but you want the convenience and luxury that it offers. So when you make the decision to actually follow through, the last thing that you want is for it to become damaged in any way. Alas, these things happen. If you have a broken iPad, whether it’s the Air, iPad with Retina Display, Mini or any other version, know that you have options read more...
iPhone 5s Battery Issues – Does Your iPhone 5s Hold a Charge?
Posted on: May 13, 2015
Apple has recognized that there is in fact an issue with the iPhone 5s battery. This isn’t an issue with all of the 5s models, but it has been acknowledged as an issue with a large number of them. It can cause it to take a longer than normal time to charge, and to lose the charge more quickly. Luckily, they are stepping up to the plate and offering repairs for anyone dealing with this issue. What should you do? Simple. Follow these steps! If you have an iPhone 5s that has a weak battery, here are some options you have:
- You can take it directly to Apple and have them fix it read more...
Nexus 6 Specs
Posted on: April 1, 2015
If you’re considering picking up the Nexus 6, it’s a good idea to spend some time getting to know some of its improvements and additions. The very first and most obvious is the larger screen size. As phones come out with larger and larger screens, the Nexus 6 takes the cake and mergers the realm between cell phone and tablet. The screen features an 1140 x 2560 display with 493 ppi. This means that all of your apps and other graphics will look clean and clear. With the larger display you’ll be able to easy see any documents you may be perusing whether they’re a photograph from a friend, a work contract, or your favorite website read more...
How to Keep Track of Someone With an iPhone
Posted on: January 8, 2015
Your iPhone can be used for many different things. The majority choose to use it for calls and to send iMessages to friends and family. Some even take advantage of GPS and maps to get places with ease. Whether you use it regularly to ask Siri questions or to FaceTime with friends who are living far away, you surely appreciate all that this incredible smartphone has to offer. Different models offer different advantages, obviously with the newer models offering the most recent upgrades. Do you know that you can also use your iPhone to keep track of friends, family and even your partner? This might sound bizarre or even wrong, but there are ways that you can do this appropriately where it is not only normal, but completely safe and even mutually beneficial read more...