Morning Overview on MSN

Skip the Apple fee: A safer iPhone backup method with a major tradeoff

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

The Best Way to Back Up Your iPhone Photos Is Also the Easiest

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo Domingo is a writer focused on networking and storage. He’s ...

Want to back up your iPhone securely without paying the Apple tax? There’s a hack for that, but it isn’t for everyone... yet

The system uses libimobiledevice to trigger encrypted backups with no user interaction required after the initial setup. Once ...
Android Police

How to back up your Android phone without paying for extra storage

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
HotHardware

Quick Tips: How To Backup An iPhone Or Android Smartphone

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 ...

5 critical things to check first before selling or trading in your iPhone (and why they matter)

Here's a common scenario. You're at the Apple Store or other retail outlet buying a new iPhone but you want to save money by ...
Cult of Mac

How to use the new Phone app (or get the old one back)

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 ...