iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear

In the 156th episode, get practical tips for taking better pictures on your iPhone 12 Pro and other recent models. David and Donna welcome Senior Video Producer and resident photography expert Rheanne Taylor as she explains which iPhones have Portrait mode, how to capture gorgeous low-light images, and when to enable Apple’s new ProRAW format.

This article will tell you how to use iPad keyboard shortcuts on an external keyboard. If you’re planning on using your iPad regularly for word processing, you’re going to want to use a physical keyboard, and unless you enjoy touching your iPad's screen every two seconds, keyboard shortcuts are great for completing common tasks in a second. Here, I’ll share some useful keyboard shortcuts to learn for your external keyboard that will make you even more efficient use of your device.

Have you joined a Zoom meeting and noticed other participants with cool zoom backgrounds and wondered how to set your own virtual background? Here's how to put a background on Zoom and change your Zoom background. Whether you want a funny Zoom background or a more professional look to make it appear you're in the office, there are tons of wallpaper options to choose from. 

The heightened awareness around the transmission vectors of COVID-19 have also brought greater focus and attention to general air quality. The makers of the Aura Air air purifying system not only claim that the unit will clean the air of harmful particulates, but also that it can eliminate up to 99.96% of COVID-19 viruses in the area it is operating. While I had no way of validating this virus elimination claim myself, I did want to see and hear Aura Air in action. Read on for my evaluation and thoughts on the product.

The best way to access all of Apple's support options in one place is the Apple Support app. The app offers easy navigation for any issue you could have with any of your Apple devices or services. It's so helpful that I'm surprised more Apple users aren't familiar with it, so let's get started learning how to download the app!

Deleting events from your iPhone calendar is a simple process—with a few quick taps you can clear clutter of canceled appointments. There are two types of events you might want to delete from your iPhone: a single event and an event series. A single event is a one-time event saved in your Calendar app (such as your call with a friend). An event series is a recurring event (like your weekly coffee meeting on Fridays). In either case, the process is the same except that deleting a recurring event requires an extra step.

The Apple Watch is the ultimate accessory. It functions as a personal assistant, a fitness tracker, and it acts as an extension of your iPhone. On top of that, it can be customized to your heart’s content. Apple Watch faces, complications, covers, and watch bands are great ways to personalize. However, it is important to know how to keep all those different bands clean!

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