Apple announced a major redesign of all Apple software during the 2025 WWDC Keynote on June 9. This year, watchOS 26 (that’s right, there will be no watchOS 12) is bringing exciting and practical Apple Intelligence features to your wrist, including the smart Workout Buddy that will coach you via voice and smarter ways to dismiss notifications, respond to texts, and navigate your watch features.
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WWDC 2025: Practical AI Features, an iPad Overhaul & a Unified Design
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How Long Do MacBooks Last? Pro & Air Lifespan
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Apple is known for building high-quality laptops that justify their price point. But how long do MacBooks last while still functioning reliably? A MacBook Pro can last up to 10 years, and a MacBook Air can last up to 7, but this depends on many factors. We’ll explain how long MacBooks last based on their usage and the steps you can take to increase their longevity.
Liquid Detected in Lightning Connector or USB-C Port: What to Do
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone is designed to resist water damage, and one of the ways it does that is by preventing your iPhone from charging when liquid is detected in the lightning connector or USB-C charging port. So what is the best way to fix this issue? Let’s go over how to get water out of the charging port.
Why Won’t My iPhone Update? How to Get the New iOS Update
By Leanne Hays
So you were excited to download the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, but your iPhone won't update? Or is the problem that your device seems to have frozen in the middle of the update? Is your iPhone or iPad unable to check for an update? If you're stuck and wondering what to do, look no further. Below, you will find the steps you need to work through to fix these issues and get the latest iOS or iPadOS update.
How to Find Apple Watch Phone Number On Any Model
By Olena Kagui
Can an Apple Watch have its own phone number? Kind of. If you have an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular, your watch will have its own phone number for billing purposes only. Read on to learn how to find your Apple Watch phone number and what will happen if you call it.
Apple Watch Not Charging? Here’s How to Fix It Quick
By Olena Kagui
If your Apple Watch won't turn on or charge, the most common reasons are physical problems like a faulty charger, dirt on the charger or back of the watch, or even a broken outlet. The cause of your Apple Watch not charging can also be software related; I will teach you some simple troubleshooting steps to get you charging.
Updated Siri? A Major Redesign? Everything We Know about iOS 19
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
With Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference coming up in June, we'll soon get details on what this year's operating system update is bringing to our iPhones. The update is expected to drop in the fall and we could see some of the features promised in iOS 18 finally become available, as well as a major redesign. Let's take a look at what people are saying Apple's fall update will send our way.
Everything We Can Expect from WWDC 2025
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple is holding its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9 through June 13. We can expect details on the new operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch to be announced during the keynote, which typically takes place on the first day of the event. Rumor has it we'll see a major redesign, something that not everyone is happy about. Let's take a look at what this conference is bringing our way.
How to Make a Voice Memo into a Ringtone on iPhone
By Hallei Halter
Did you know you can create your own custom ringtones for incoming texts and calls? Simply record a voice memo and use GarageBand to create a unique ringtone without using a computer. We'll show you how to make a voice memo a ringtone on your iPhone in just a few simple steps.
iPhone Calendar Disappeared? Add the Calendar Back Fast!
By Conner Carey
Have you accidentally deleted the Calendar app on your iPhone? Has your iPad or iPhone Calendar app disappeared? If the Calendar app on your iPhone disappears, here's how to use the App Library or Search to find your missing Calendar app. You can also download the Calendar app for iPhone from the App Store if you accidentally deleted it.
How to Unsync iPad from iPhone—Photos, Texts & More
By Kenya Smith
Wondering how to unsync your iPhone from your iPad? If your iPad is regularly used by other family members, you probably don't want your private messages to show up on your iPad. And if you're selling or giving away your iPad, you'll want to completely disconnect your iPad from your iPhone. We will show you how to unlink your iPad from iPhone in five different ways.
How to Use Siri to Find & Launch Apps
By Jim Karpen
I have a lot of apps on both my iPhone and my iPad, and I can sometimes forget where I've stored them all. There's a much faster way to launch apps: simply ask Siri. Not only can you use Siri to launch and use apps, but Siri can also help you find and download apps of interest. Here's how to launch and control apps with Siri!
Discover the Hidden Sleep Timer on iPhone
By Hallei Halter
I like listening to shows or music before I fall asleep. Unfortunately, I had a habit of falling asleep while the media was playing and would wake up to a dead device. Here's an easy tip to use the Clock's hidden sleep timer on your iPhone so that media will automatically stop playing.
Save iPhone Battery by Changing Mail's Fetch Frequency
By Conner Carey
By default, your iPhone or iPad will continually check for new mail and immediately "push" it to your device as a notification. This ensures you get new emails as soon as they arrive. However, the Push setting can also end up draining more battery since your device is checking for new emails continuously. Here's how to change your mail Fetch settings iphone and save a little more battery.
Make Quick Conversions on Your Camera with Live Text
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Did you know you can convert inches to centimeters, ounces to milliliters, and more right on your iPhone? Live Text offers quick and easy conversions, perfect for cooking, measuring, or anything else where you don't want to have to do an entire Google search to find your answer. Here's how to do it.
How To Change Font Size on iPhone for Individual Apps
By Erin MacPherson
Sure, you can adjust the text size for your entire iPhone, but what if it's just one or two apps that are hard to read? You can decrease or increase text size for one app or several instead of changing font size across all apps! Here's how to adjust font size in iPhone apps, just one, or as many as you need!
How to Use Visual Intelligence to Add an Event to Your Calendar
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Gone are the days of taking a picture of a poster broadcasting an event you want to attend and hoping you remember to look at your camera roll in time to remember to go. With Visual Intelligence, it's just a matter of point and tap and you'll have the event added right to your Calendar app. Here's how to use this fancy new feature to add an event right from a poster into your Calendar app.
Fixed: iPhone Volume Keeps Going Down by Itself
By Rhett Intriago
Ever been listening to music on your phone and had the volume turn down on its own? This is a common problem that plagues many iPhone users. But why does your volume keep going down by itself? In this article, we’ll go over the possible reasons why this might be happening and how you can prevent your iPhone from adjusting the volume by itself.
Understand All Apple Watch Icons & Symbols
By Hannah Nichols
Your Apple Watch uses various icons, symbols, dots, and arrows to convey important information. For example the red dot on Apple Watches indicates unread notifications, while the blue drop means that the water lock is on. We'll take the mystery out of reading these small icons and symbols to help you understand these useful communication tools.