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What do you use your iPad mini for the most?

Apple's marketing image showing iPad mini, model year 2021, held in a male's right hand

I don't know about you, but before I consider picking up a new device I usually go over the reasons why I need it. That starts with why I want it, of course, but before I'll pull the trigger on a purchase I at least need to tell myself I'll use it. And, depending on the device and just how expensive it is, that justification is a requirement. Because if I end up buying something and then not using it for a few days, or longer, I tend to return it or sell it off.

iFixit goes under the hood in initial iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro teardown

iFixit usually has a pretty speedy turnaround time for teardowns after a new product launches. That's certainly the case with iPhones, as there is generally a lot of interest in that sort of thing. If for no other reason than to see the latest repairability scores. This year isn't any different, and the repair crew offered up an initial look at what's under the hood for both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.

Some iPhone 13 owners running into ‘Unable to Communicate with Apple Watch’ error trying to unlock with a mask

The iPhone 13 is barely out there in the wild, but it appears many owners are running into some issues. This time around it's related to the iPhone's ability to unlock via Face ID and an Apple Watch. The feature launched in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so those with a Face ID-equipped iPhone could unlock their device without punching in their PIN. However, some iPhone 13 owners are running into some issues with that particular feature.

How to transfer data from your old iPhone to iPhone 13 [sponsor]

Every year Apple refreshes the iPhone lineup, so in 2021 we got the recently-unveiled iPhone 13 models with better battery life and much-enhanced cameras across the board. Chances are, many iPhone owners who are in the market for a new device are very particular about the existing items they wish to transfer to their future new phone. The only problem is, Apple won't let you do that. Thankfully, with specialized apps like iMobie's AnyTrans desktop software, you can easily transfer data from your old iPhone to iPhone 13 with just a few clicks.