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Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

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Expert says check for ‘Maximum Capacity’ in your iPhone Settings. Then he reveals 2 tips to save your battery

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘Y’all are taking screenshots the wrong way’: Woman shares what the Apple on back of iPhones is really for—it’s not just for design

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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‘Is this not common knowledge?’: Woman walks into Apple Store. Then she leaves with a $50 iPad

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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‘If I’m spending 1,000+ on a phone I want my bag’: Former Apple Store worker exposes how these rules force them to deny you perks

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‘U made a solar panel’: Man gets Great Value aluminum foil. Then he uses his iPad to show why it has a shiny side and a dull side

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘We HAD to get it’: Target customer sees iPad Air 5th Gen usually priced at $749.99. Then she nabs it for $224.99

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Woman’s MacBook won’t turn on anymore. Will an Igloo fridge really save it?

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Lovebombing’: Expert says brands aren’t just marketing. They’re priming you to be in a cult

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‘Take it off now’: Man issues warning to anyone who wears an Apple Watch. Then he reveals what type of accessory you should get instead

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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‘I had to stop wearing mine’: Expert warns Apple Watches of this generation could explode. Then she reveals what you can do about it

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

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‘What were they thinking?’: Best Buy worker demands answers after seeing new iPhone 16e

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

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Apple worker shares how the store is playing mind games with customers

‘76 degrees to be exact’: Former Apple worker shares how the store is playing mind games with customers as soon as they walk in

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‘We only have Apple Pay’: Couple gets the bill at restaurant. Then they find out they can’t pay

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‘It’s on my iPhone from AT&T’: iPhone user goes to Settings. Then she shows how to turn off this controversial new feature

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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