Business ideas from iPhone and Mac problems

PainPoint Daily found 42 real problems that iPhone and Mac users posted on Reddit between Oct 21, 2026 and Oct 30, 2026; 2 of them already have a full business idea with an MVP, pricing and competition. The most common theme is tech support (41 of 42). Every entry links to the original threads so you can check the demand yourself.

The highest-scoring idea here is Account Rescue Guide (6/10), aimed at non-technical users locked out of accounts. The problem that stayed on the daily list longest is “Issue with iPhone” (4 days).

Key facts

• Items listed: 42
• Idea briefs: 2
• Source posts: 98
• Date range: Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
• Last updated: Oct 30, 2026

Business ideas with a full write-up (2)

1. Account Rescue Guide

   Interactive, step-by-step recovery flows for locked Apple/Google/Microsoft accounts, including what to prepare and realistic wait times.

   Tech Support · opportunity 6/10 · problem: “I can’t access my apple account”

2. Passkey Doctor

   A troubleshooting hub and test page that checks passkey support across devices and walks users through fixes.

   Tech Support · opportunity 4/10 · problem: “IPhone 17 passkeys not working”

Problems without an idea yet (40)

• Is it normal that my express replacement is taking 40+ days to be shipped? Tech Support · best rank #53 · on the list 1 day · 2 threads
• Got hacked and I’m lost Tech Support · best rank #56 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• Apple refused to replace/fix my phone battery for “some reason” while it’s dying :/ Tech Support · best rank #82 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• How do you know which app specific password to use with which app? Tech Support · best rank #84 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• How to turn off this control center feature? Tech Support · best rank #109 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• Issue with iPhone Tech Support · best rank #122 · on the list 4 days · 4 threads
• Touch Id and Face Id not working on laptop Tech Support · best rank #192 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• AppleCare + on 2020 iPad Pro Tech Support · best rank #194 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• My ipad is stuck like this. What do i do???? Tech Support · best rank #209 · on the list 2 days · 3 threads
• Launching Spotify turns my screen black Tech Support · best rank #242 · on the list 3 days · 4 threads
• IPhone 5S Activation Error Tech Support · best rank #246 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• About Apple Watch Tech Support · best rank #270 · on the list 3 days · 4 threads
• Need to update to ios 18 Tech Support · best rank #279 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• IPad doesn't see my home wifi Tech Support · best rank #281 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• SSD issue Tech Support · best rank #296 · on the list 4 days · 3 threads
• IPhone Duo – “Camera Unknown” appeared and disappeared after restart. Has anyone else experienced this? Tech Support · best rank #297 · on the list 1 day · 1 thread
• IPAD AIR 5 stuck in recovery options loop Tech Support · best rank #298 · on the list 2 days · 3 threads
• M5 iPad Pro Sudden Death / Logic Board Failure — Second Unit to Completely Die in 6 Months. Has Anyone Else… Tech Support · best rank #300 · on the list 1 day · 1 thread
• Iphone 15 pro max lagging Tech Support · best rank #316 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• Problem with my m1 air Tech Support · best rank #331 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• Can't login to Apple account on MacBook or browser Tech Support · best rank #331 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• IPad Educational Games Parenting · best rank #331 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• Iphone 16 pro camera issue Tech Support · best rank #349 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• Apple Watch Issues Tech Support · best rank #351 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• If I change my phone number that’s linked to my Apple ID will apple send me a email saying that my phone… Tech Support · best rank #355 · on the list 2 days · 1 thread
• Me please Tech Support · best rank #388 · on the list 3 days · 2 threads
• Iphone 18 Pro Recovery Mode Tech Support · best rank #391 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• Broken MacBook Pro? Tech Support · best rank #413 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• IPad 80% charge limit doesn't work Tech Support · best rank #416 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• My screenshots are very bright and I don't know how to fix it Tech Support · best rank #417 · on the list 4 days · 2 threads
• Iphone 16 pro crash every 2-3 min Tech Support · best rank #417 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• Apple Mouse not working Tech Support · best rank #451 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• IPhone 17 Bluetooth Issues in my car Tech Support · best rank #477 · on the list 2 days · 2 threads
• Apple Pencil Pro Not Charging Tech Support · best rank #521 · on the list 3 days · 3 threads
• IPad 7 with no image – how do I transfer everything to my new iPad? Tech Support · 1 thread
• Liquid Detected - iPhone 17 PM not charging Tech Support · 1 thread
• Why is the settings app taking screen time even when I’m sleeping Tech Support · 1 thread
• My apple pen is dead and not connected and it won’t charge?? Tech Support · 1 thread
• Is there a way to get all the data from my past lost iPhone 12 to my new iPhone? Tech Support · 1 thread
• Iphone 14 suddenly won't work after iphone mirroring Tech Support · 2 threads

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