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If you have ever thought your iPhone wasn't loud enough, then hold on to your ears.

We have a few Tips, Tricks, and Hacks to boost your Apple iPhone's volume.

Just be aware that your eardrums are very sensitive and can be damaged by loud sounds.

So be kind to your ears ❤️

 

1. Change your iPhone’s EQ settings

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This is one of the simplest settings to change on your iPhone.

And most people don't even know it exists!

If you haven't played around with your iPhone's settings before, then your EQ is probably off.

If that's the case, go into the Settings app, then into Music, and then into EQ.

Here you need to scroll down the list and choose "Late Night".

With this simple change, you should be able to immediately hear the difference.

 

2. Removing the Volume Limiter

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There is a feature within your iPhone that is meant to help save your hearing from the damages that LOUD MUSIC can cause.

Whilst it's great for the kids so they don't ruin their hearing, it's not so good if you are getting older. 🤣

So use this one with caution and at your own risk.

Most of the time this option is already off, but check just in case.

Simply open the Setting app, then go into Sounds (or Sounds & Haptics on newer iPhones), and find Headphone Safety.

Make sure these options are off and you are one step closer to a louder iPhone.

 

3. iPhone in a Bowl

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This hack is so simple, but can really give you that BOOST you need when cranking out some tunes.

Find a bowl and place the iPhone into the bowl.

Preferably without cereal or food inside.

Now you can enjoy an extra boost in volume as the iPhone speakers are amplified by the walls of the bowl.

 

4. iPhone in a Glass

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This last tip probably produced the greatest gain but with iPhones becoming larger and larger, you may not be able to find a glass big enough to fit your iPhone into.

If you can, make sure the iPhone's speakers are pointed down.

You will now hear some super loud tunes pumping out of your not-so-tiny iPhone.

 

Do you have any tips, tricks, or hacks to increase the volume on your iPhone?

Let us know on our Facebook page!

 

Image credits: look_studio (EnvatoElements) / Jonas Lee (UnSplash) / Grant Broadcasters

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Australia is mourning the loss of one of its greatest entertainers following the death of TV and radio star Bert Newtown at the age of 83.

Newton, long considered the king of Australian television, passed away on Saturday after a lengthy battle with ill health.

Bert Newton first came to public attention at the age of 15 when he began working as a radio announcer on Melbourne station 3XY in 1954.

Two years later he was signed by Channel 7 months after the launch of television in Australia.

In 1959 he switched to 9 and became co-host of In Melbourne Tonight, better known as IMT, alongside good friend Graham Kennedy.

The pairing was an instant hit, sparking a 14-year run that cemented Kennedy and Newton as television legends.

In later years Bert hosted programs including the Bert Newton Show, the Don Lane Show, New Faces and Tonight with Bert Newton.

In 1992 he switched to the 10 Network where he hosted Good Morning Australia before returning to 9 in 2005 to anchor Bert's Family Feud.

His glittering career included being twice crowned the King of Moomba, Victorian of the Year in 2008 and no less than four Gold Logies.

He also hosted the Logie Awards for 14 years in a row.

In later years Newton took an increasing interest in theatre, appearing in major productions including Wicked, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, The Producers, Grease: The Musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Sound Of Music and Beauty and the Beast.

In March of this year, Bert was admitted to the hospital where he underwent a leg amputation to save his life.

He is survived by his wife Patti, daughter, Lauren, son, Matthew and six grandchildren.

Photo: Bert Newton waves after chatting to the media at the 2018 Logie Awards (AAP Image/Dan Peled)

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Avicii’s “Levels,” celebrates it’s 10-year anniversary and a never-before-seen video has been posted of the DJ performing the song live in Ibiza in 2016. It was the final live performance for the late musician who sadly passed away in 2018.

"Levels" was released on the 28th of October in 2011, and became a global hit catapulting Avicii to international stardom. Avicii, born Tim Bergling, created the song using a vocal sample from Etta James' 1962 hit "Something's Got a Hold on Me.”

When he released it, he stated that he did not expect the song to be popular at all but it has become one of his most successful charted singles. It peaked at number 24 on the Australian charts going 4x Platinum, and his album 'True’ reached number one on the Australian charts.

The original music video, released on November 30, 2011, has received over 500 million views (at the time of writing) since being posted on Youtube. Fans have flocked to the comments section of the new video of his final performance, expressing how much the song meant to them. One wrote, "3 years without you and still millions of fans around the globe - a true legend!” And another commented, "The song that changed dance music forever. RIP Tim. 💛"

His Ushuaïa Ibiza concert in 2016 on August 28th turned out to be his final performance as he retired from touring that same year due to stress and poor mental health problems. Sadly, the then 28-year-old committed suicide on 20th of April, two years later in 2018. His third and final album titled, ‘Tim’ was released after his death and peaked at number 6 on the Australian ARIA Charts.

The footage of his final performance of "Levels" was originally intended to be in his 2017 documentary 'Avicii: True Stories' but was removed until its release now. Another documentary chronicling Avicii's journey is due in 2023 which will be directed by Henrik Burman. Burman said about the documentary in a press release, "My goal is to provide an honest and new perspective on both the artist Avicii and Tim’s life. I want this to be a film that surprises the audience and challenges the public's image of Sweden’s biggest international artist of today and, in doing so, also shine a light on what his music has meant to so many people."

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The big news this morning is that Facebook the company has changed its name to Meta as part of a move to bring all its products together in one place.

Facebook the social platform will remain the same as will its apps Instagram, Messenger, What's App and Oculus. 

The rebrand to Meta reflects their new focus on creating a "metaverse" where people will connect in 3D virtual reality, which they see as "the next chapter of social connection".

I'm not sure about you, but we're getting serious Ready Player One vibes, the movie based on the book by Ernest Cline where people live in a world connected to virtual reality headsets 24/7.

Of course, the internet has had plenty to say about the change, especially given Facebook is facing increasing criticism over privacy and ethical issues and doesn't seem to be addressing them so this rebrand feels like a meangingless name change - and a sad infinity logo to boot.

We've collected the best so far - enjoy!

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