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George Tinari

About George Tinari

George has been writing online about technology for 14 years spanning everything from how-tos to reviews and opinion pieces. He got his start as a teenager blogging about iPhone rumors for his high school friends and sure enough, a full-time career was born shortly thereafter. When he's not engrossed in his collection of Apple products, you can probably find him either fixing someone else's or reading about which new one to buy.

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How to Take Instagram-Quality Photos With Your iPhone's Camera App

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How to Track New Music From Your Favorite Artists With MusicHarbor

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4 Ways to Fix Grayed Out iCloud Settings on Your iPhone or iPad

Is your iPhone blocking access to your iCloud settings? We'll explain why and teach you how to fix it.

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How to Remove Unwanted Exercise Minutes From Your iPhone and Apple Watch

Forgot to end a workout on your Apple Watch earlier? Here's how to remove those extra minutes to stay accurate with logging your goals.

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Every iPad Color Compared: Which Should You Choose?

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2 Ways to Fix Apple Music Lyrics Not Showing on Your iPhone

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