Apple’s default iCloud backup is convenient, but it quietly nudges iPhone owners into a monthly bill that can feel permanent ...

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The system uses libimobiledevice to trigger encrypted backups with no user interaction required after the initial setup. Once an iPhone is plugged in, the process starts on its own and runs to ...

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Google Photos is fine, but not for everyone, and using multiple services can provide redundancy in case the worst happens. Microsoft OneDrive may be the best option for multi-platform backup, ...

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul coming soon in iOS 26 simplifies the ...