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Be Sure to Back Up Your iPhone the Right Way Before Installing iOS 26

If you're upgrading to a new iPhone 17 or installing the latest operating system, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble by making a good backup first. Here's how to do it. Jeff Carlson writes about ...
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Before You Install iOS 26 or Set Up an iPhone 17, Back Up Your Data the Right Way

Are you updating to a new iPhone 17, iPhone Air or iPhone 17 Pro this week? Or perhaps taking the plunge and moving to iOS 26 on your existing iPhone? Apple has made the process much easier than in ...
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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 once photos and videos pile up. A more private and potentially safer option ...
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BitTorrent Sync for iOS: iPhone-to-Computer Backups (With a Catch)

If you’re looking to automatically send your smartphone’s photos or videos to a PC, there are already plenty of ways to do it, but BitTorrent Sync is worth checking out anyway. The free app allows you ...