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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iPhone 18 Pro, burgundy finish, partial back exterior angled to show pro camera system in top left corner, 3 lenses, microphone, flash
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Cellular Data for Apps Keeps Turning Off on iPhone 18 Pro? How to Fix

If you turn on cellular data for apps on iPhone 18 Pro but cellular data…

By Dave Johnson
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Uploading to iCloud Paused on iPhone 18 Pro? What to Do

Fix "Uploading to iCloud Paused. Plug in your device and connect to Wi-Fi" error on…

By Dave Johnson
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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iPhone 18 Pro: Software Update Is Required To Connect To Your iOS Device, Installation Failed; Fix

Learn how to fix “software update is required to connect to your iPhone” when you…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro, burgundy finish, partial back exterior angled to show pro camera system in top left corner, 3 lenses, microphone, flash
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What is Draining my iPhone 18 Pro Battery

Learn what’s draining your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max battery and how…

By Dave Johnson
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Emergency Alert Stuck on iPhone 18 Pro? Here’s What Worked for Me

Learn how to fix the problem if emergency weather alert is stuck on your iPhone…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro is displayed in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.
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iPhone 18 Pro: App Switcher Freezes, Won’t Respond, Unable to Close Apps? Fix

Learn what to do if the App Switcher freezes on your iPhone 18 Pro or…

By Dave Johnson
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.
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iPhone 18 Pro: Unable to Install Update: An error Occurred Installing

This article explains what you can do if you see the Unable to Install Update…

By Dave Johnson
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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iPhone 18 Pro Says No SIM Card Installed? What to Do

Learn why your iPhone 18 Pro says No Sim Card installed and how to fix…

By Dave Johnson
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.
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FaceTime Poor Connection Error on iPhone 18 Pro? How to Fix

Learn what causes the FaceTime "Poor Connection" error on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Ma iPhone 18 Pro, back exterior, burgundy color (dark red)
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How to Fix iPhone 18 Pro ‘Call Failed’ Error

Learn how to fix the problem if you are seeing Call Failed error when you…

By Dave Johnson

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