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How to Get Automatic Birthday Reminders on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Nobody likes to miss their friend's birthday. Especially if you don't use social media, it can be easy to forget the exact day a person was born. That's why I like to have my iPhone send me notifications automatically on an important person's birthday. Here's how to set it up!
Decipher Laundry Symbols with Your iPhone Camera
By Rhett Intriago
Everyone has seen the mysterious laundry symbols on their clothes, but nobody seems to really know what they mean. I, for one, always have to look up what the symbols actually mean to make sure I’m washing my clothes correctly. Luckily, the latest iOS software makes it easy to identify laundry tag symbols.
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2024
(Sponsored Post) By Rachel Needell on Thu, 04/25/2024
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
Fixed: The Number You Have Dialed Has Calling Restrictions
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever tried to call someone and received a message saying that the number you have dialed has calling restrictions? This can be frustrating, especially if you’re trying to reach a friend or family member. So what do calling restrictions mean and how can you resolve the issue? Let’s find out!
Answered: What Does the “i” in iPhone Stand For?
By Rhett Intriago
Apple released it’s first smartphone in 2007. They called it the iPhone, following a similar naming scheme as the iPod and iMac before it. Now, Apple uses many products and services with “i” in the name, like iPad, iMac, iPhone, iCloud, and iOS. But why does Apple like to add an “i” to the names of its products? Let’s find out!
Check Out the Weather Widgets Added in iOS 17.2
By Rhett Intriago
There are three new versions of the Weather widget that have been added with iOS 17.2. Now, you can see a more detailed view of the day’s forecast, a daily forecast, or the sunrise and sunset times. Here’s how to find these handy new widgets.
Use iPhone 15 Pro Action Button to Translate
By Rhett Intriago
With the release of iOS 17.2, Apple has added an extra action to the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button. You can now press the Action button to instantly Translate your own voice. Here’s how to set up this handy new feature.
The History of the iPad—Every Generation of iPad in Order
By Elisabeth Garry
If you want to know when iPads were invented, how many generations of iPads there are, or anything else about iPad history, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll go over the history of the iPad, from the first-gen iPad in 2010 to the sixth-generation iPad Pro, released in 2022.
How to Quick Crop a Picture On iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you're familiar with the Photos app, you may already know how to crop a photo on your iPhone. While you can still crop photos the traditional way, did you know that you can now access a shortcut to the crop feature? This simple hidden trick makes cropping photos so convenient and easy. Here's how to do it!
How to Find Someone's Amazon Storefront
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you find a product you like on Amazon, you might want to view that seller's whole storefront. Here's how to search storefronts on the Amazon app, both from a product that's open and from the Amazon search feature.
All In on the Apple Watch Ultra 2
By Hal Goldstein
I’d never enjoyed wearing a watch—I didn’t like how it felt on my wrist. However, the idea of a wearable computer intrigued me, so in 2016 I bought an Apple Watch Series 2. I tried it for a few days and ended up reselling it. In 2019, hearing of the health benefits, I bought the Series 5. That watch met the same fate.
How to Find Hidden Photos on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
One of the coolest features available in the Photos app is the ability to hide photos from the app library so you can show off your photos without worrying you'll run into something you don't want people to see. Luckily, it's easy to hide photos in the Photos app. However, if you don't know where the hidden photos go, it can become a problem. Here's how to find hidden photos in the Photos app.
How to Unlock Apple Watch without a Passcode or Resetting It
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can you unlock an Apple Watch without a passcode or factory resetting it? Maybe, but it's a temporary solution. If you've completely forgotten your Apple Watch passcode, your best bet is to reset your Apple Watch. You'll likely lose much less data than if you were in the same position with your iPhone. Here are your options for unlocking your Apple Watch without a passcode.
Solved: Why Is My AirPod Case Flashing Orange?
By Olena Kagui
Are your AirPods blinking orange? You’re not alone! If your AirPods or AirPod case blinks orange, you either need to charge them or reset them. We’ll walk you through the quick and easy steps you need to take to stop your AirPods blinking orange for good.
How to Recover Permanently Deleted Photos on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you've accidentally deleted photos from the Photos app on your iPhone, you may be panicking, wondering, "Can I recover permanently deleted photos from my iPhone?" You can recover deleted photos by going to the Recently Deleted folder. However, if the photos were deleted from your Photo library more than 30 days ago, you will need to restore your iPhone to a previous back up in order to recover the deleted photos.
Solved: Why Is My iPhone Hot When I Use the Maps App?
By Leanne Hays
Does your iPhone get hot while using Maps, or another app that uses GPS? Let's go over why your iPhone gets hot, and how you can stop your iPhone overheating.
How to Unblur an Image on iPhone—Fix Blurry Photos Fast!
By Leanne Hays
We all take blurry photos from time to time, but luckily, you can fix blurry images right on your iPhone! Here's how to unblur a picture on an iPhone.
Find Your Friends' Precise Location on iPhone (iPhone 15)
By Rhett Intriago
Losing track of your friends in a crowd can make it harder to meet back up and stay together, which is why Apple has added a way to track your friends’ precise location. You can locate your friends in seconds using this handy new feature.
How to Fix Split Keyboard on iPad
By Rachel Needell
If your iPad has a Home button, you can still split the keyboard on your iPad. But you may be wondering how to fix a split keyboard on an iPad. Luckily, it's a fairly simple fix to unsplit the keyboard. Here's why the iPad keyboard is split and how to unsplit the keyboard on iPad.