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iOS 11.4 finally rolled out the much-anticipated AirPlay 2. This upgraded version of AirPlay allows multiple HomePods to wirelessly connect, sync, and stream content from Apple devices including iPads, iPhones, Apple TVs, and the sixth-generation iPod Touch. AirPlay 2 makes multi-room streaming possible, whether it's the same content to each room in the house or a different playlist for each. There are a few different ways to access and engage AirPlay 2, and one of the easiest is from the Control Center. Let's get started learning how to use AirPlay from Control Center on iPhone. 

iOS 11.4 has made it possible to AirPlay audio content to multiple Apple devices and third-party AirPlay compatible speakers at once, including HomePods and Apple TVs. A really cool outcome of this upgrade, called AirPlay 2, is the ability to set up two HomePods in the same room, sync them, and have them work together to create stereo sound. If you'd like to utilize this new iOS 11.4 AirPlay 2 feature, you'll need to set your HomePods up as a stereo pair. Let's get started learning how to set your HomePods up as a stereo pair right from your iPhone, so you can start enjoying amazing, upgraded audio right away. 

One of the most convenient features of the iPhone's Mail app is its ability to autofill email addresses based on your recent activity; but what happens when friends, family, and coworkers switch accounts? Mail will keep right on suggesting the old email address, even after you've updated to the new one in your Contacts! Don't worry though; there's a way to delete outdated contact information in your Mail app so that your iPhone will start using the new, correct address every time. Let's get started learning how to get rid of the old email addresses now. 

As iPhone users, we use apps every day. From Contacts to Facebook to games and books, we use apps to connect with each other and the world around us. Of course, the more specialized apps are often the most expensive, such as apps marketed toward graphic designers and writers. Games can also come at a high premium, and let’s not forget the trauma of the bill detailing our monthly in-app purchases. We’d all like to shave a few dollars off of how much we spend on apps every month. The good news is that there are legal ways to locate paid apps for free without having to check the App Store every day to catch important sales. This article will show you a few different strategies for finding the apps you need at the price you can afford. You can even keep track of when specific paid apps become free for a limited time!

You’ve just bought a used iPhone off Craigslist and are getting to transfer your SIM card. You boot up your phone and discover that your phone is Restricted; the device you bought is locked into a specific network provider. Now, here’s the good news; it’s possible to unlock a locked phone. Here’s even more good news; if you bought a new phone directly from Apple, then your phone is already unlocked and available for any carrier you choose. How can you tell whether or not a used phone is locked before you make that huge purchase? How can you unlock a locked phone? And how do you check to see if your current phone is locked? We’ll answer all those questions in this article.

If you have the Facebook app on your iPhone, you've agreed to allow Facebook access to all your phone's contacts. If you don't remember giving that permission, neither do I; but apparently, it's part and parcel of the terms of service. Don't worry, though; there's an easy way to change this sharing setting and make the names and numbers in your Contacts app private again. Let's get started learning how to stop Facebook from accessing your Contacts on iPhone. 

How do you earn a five-star rating for something as simple as a car charger? By offering a whole bunch of valuable features. The ChargeHub V2 ($29.99) has two ports, not one, which will be appreciated by other family members. But what really sets the ChargeHub V2 apart is the safety features.