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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘Don’t update to iOS 18.3’: iPhone user demands answers after Apple ‘quietly’ adds Starlink in new update

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

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‘They typically do what’s called a phone dump’: Expert reveals what police can see when they seize your iPhone—and how

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘$10,000 easy’: T-Mobile worker says your iPhone could be worth thousands. Here’s what to check for

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

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‘I’m scared to look’: Woman issues warning for people who keep their iPhones nearby while they are in the shower

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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iPhone user explains the real reason you’re sleeping through your alarm

‘I KNEW SOMETHING WAS UP’: iPhone user explains the real reason you’re sleeping through your alarm. Here’s how to change it

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

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Woman shares what really happens to blocked messages

‘Did y’all know?!?!’: Woman shares what really happens to blocked messages. They don’t just disappear 

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Even if they were previously deleted’: Woman reveals iPhone hack to see files and messages on your partner’s phone. Viewers say it’s toxic

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‘You’re a better person than me’: Best Buy customer comes for data transfer after buying iPhone 15 through Verizon. Then things take a wrong turn

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‘Didn’t know this was a thing’: Apple customer issues warning for people who use calculator on their iPhones 

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‘Found about 16 cases of iPhones:’ UPS worker shows what happens when you order iPhone for delivery

2 panel image: on the left is a sad emoji with the text over: "Okay which one if y'all at Verizon forgot to put an iPhone in the box". On the right is the UPS logo.

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‘That’s a good driver’: Man orders iPhone from Verizon. Then his UPS driver steps in

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‘I didn’t read I guess’: Woman buys new iPhone and unboxes it. She immediately learns she’s made a mistake

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘Girly switch to Visible by Verizon it’s $25 a month’: Woman says Verizon iPhone bill is $97 per month, considers switching. Is that too much?

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‘I’m surprised he would even wanna try’: Best Buy customer tries to buy unlocked iPhone 16. Then the worker calls Verizon

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