Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in New Jersey. He covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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The front view of iPhone 15. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The USB-C connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Ring/Silent switch.
How To

How to Force Restart Any iPhone Model

. This article explains how you can force your iPhone to restart.

By Dave Johnson
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iPhone

iPhone 17 Air rumors: Release date, specs, features & more

All the rumors about Apple's super thin iPhone 17.

By Dave Johnson
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iPhone

iPhone 17 Pro Launching in September With These 13 New Features

We recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of April 2025

By Dave Johnson
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iPhone

iPhone 17 rumors: Release date, specs, features and more

All the rumors about Apple's 2025 iPhone 17 Lineup.

By Dave Johnson
Closeup of technician's gloved hands repairing an iPhone's internal parts.  
Troubleshooting

iPhone Won’t Turn On After Screen Replacement? Here’s The Fix

I'll explain what to do when your iPhone won't turn on after screen replacement

By Dave Johnson
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Tips and Tricks

Apple Approval Notice Text Message Scam: Ignore It

Learn what to do if you get an unauthorized Apple Pay charge on your account…

By Dave Johnson
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Guides

Yes, you can backup iPhone to something other than iCloud

Back up your iPhone to computer or third-party cloud services

By Dave Johnson
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Troubleshooting

How to fix pink screen on iPhone

Learn how to fix iPhone pink screen of death

By Dave Johnson
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How To

How to turn off the ringtone for one contact on your iPhone

Learn How to Turn Off Ringtone for a Single Contact on iPhone with a Silent…

By Dave Johnson
Troubleshooting

iPhone Ear Speaker Not Working? Here’s How to Fix it

Here are a handful of troubleshooting steps and fixes you can try to revive your…

By Dave Johnson

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