GeeksChalk staff Chris Smith received a $100 iPhone 16 from China and marveled at how convincing the top-to-bottom, software-to-hardware bootleggery is. iOS is recreated down to the pixel as an Android skin; only the sluggish performance, on-screen keyboard give the game away. Even many of the apps are nearly perfect, though once they run into […]
The 8 best iOS 17 tips and tricks
If you’ve updated to iOS 17, there’s plenty of built-in tricks worth getting stuck into. We’ve put together a list of the best iOS 17 tips and tricks that we think are most useful – or just handy – to know. iOS 17 delivers plenty of tips and tricks. While there are plenty of tips […]
How to spot a fake Apple HomePod (second-generation)
Fake HomePods are widespread. We explain how to spot fake HomePod2. KEY TAKEAWAYS To spot a fake HomePod 2, check the device’s serial number in Apple’s coverage checking website. If the website says the serial number is invalid, the HomePod 2 is fake. Plug the HomePod 2 to a power outlet and place your iPhone […]
How to Spot a Fake HomePod mini in 5 easy ways
From checking packaging to serial numbers, there’s more than one way to know if the HomePod mini is genuine. What to Know To spot a fake HomePod mini, check the device’s serial number in Apple’s coverage checking tool. If the tool doesn’t recognize the serial number, the HomePod mini is fake. Plug the HomePod to […]
How to fix eSIM not working on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users have been experiencing eSIM issues, such as problems activating eSIM, SIM Failure, Invalid SIM, No SIM, No SIM Installed, etc., popping up on their devices. You may also have seen a notification like Searching, No Service, No Signal, or SOS on the iPhone’s screen. Are […]