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

Nina Hernandez

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Free money from Apple? Here’s how to join the $95 million Siri settlement

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

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‘Are you taking her battery life?’: Woman’s phone is on 3% while she’s at restaurant with friend. Then her friend hands over her phone to charge it

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘I have receipts’: Washington woman upgrades iPhone for ‘free’ at T-Mobile. Then she loses thousands of dollars

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘It can reveal more than you think’: Want to learn more about that iPhone pic you just received? Private investigator reveals how

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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‘This is good advertisement’: Woman cooks up potatoes on Blackstone Grill. Then she shuts the lid with her phone inside

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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This slept-on iPhone hack IDs any outfit piece: Here’s how to do it

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

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‘How have they never seen a home button?’: Man takes iPhone 8 into Verizon for upgrade. Then the workers see his phone

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

Rachel Joy Thomas

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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.

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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

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‘Let’s start from the top….what is the reminders app?’: Woman shares little-known trick to writing grocery lists on your iPhone. It’s leaving viewers shook

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

Melody Heald

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‘It’s really useful if you don’t have a scanner’: Woman shows little-known iPhone trick to making a PDF on your phone. You don’t need an app

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘He said it was free’: T-Mobile customer agrees to ‘free’ screen protector on iPad. Then she sees what the worker charged her

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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Sabrina McCrear was a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

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