Why is your Do Not Disturb or Focus mode turning on by itself on your iPhone? Do Not Disturb and Focus modes can be connected to Lock Screens or turned on automatically based on location and iPhone usage, so it's easy to turn them on accidentally. Learn how to turn Focus mode off and keep it from turning on by itself to avoid missing important notifications!
By Erin MacPherson
Although your Apple Watch can store a significant amount of data, sometimes your Apple Watch storage gets full. In that case, you'll want to know how to clear storage on your Apple Watch in order to free up space. This will not only help your watch to run faster, but it will also save some battery life. Let's get into what to do if you get the Apple Watch "storage full" message.
By Rhett Intriago
While the Apple Watch has a useful Sleep Mode that dims the screen, it also has a hidden blue light filter. Find out how to find the hidden Night mode on your Apple Watch below!
By Rhett Intriago
The latest iPhone software allows you to send scheduled texts on the iPhone. However, some users are a bit lost on how to cancel a text once it has been scheduled. The option to cancel a scheduled text is not immediately obvious, but not to worry. We’re here to help. Let’s take a look at how to cancel a scheduled text on your iPhone.
By August Garry
The Driving Focus allows you to send a customized auto-reply text on your iPhone to friends and family, explaining that you're unable to respond right now, but in a friendly way without relying on cold, scripted replies. Let's dive into how to set up the automatic text reply on your iPhone!
By Emma Chase
Did you know that you can make your own iMessage stickers out of iPhone photos? Photos can be turned into emojis that show just the subject without the background, Live Photos can become animated stickers and shared like GIFs. We’ll also cover how to use Stickers on iPhone’s Messages, Photos, and other apps.
By Olena Kagui
So, can you Chromecast Apple TV? Sadly, you can no longer stream content from your Apple TV app to your Chromecast. However, it's still possible to Chromecast Apple TV content! If you have a Google TV, you can install the Apple TV app directly on your Chromecast. Otherwise, you can log into Apple TV from a Chrome browser or the Google TV app. Below, we'll cover how to set up and cast Apple TV on Chromecast.
By Conner Carey
If you want to buy an Apple Watch with cellular, there are two costs to consider. First, an Apple Watch model that supports cellular service. Then, a cellular plan for your Apple Watch. Below, we'll discuss what each Apple Watch cellular plan costs for the compatible models. We'll also answer your top Apple Watch data plan questions!
Do you have a person in your Contacts you'd like to silence for a while without blocking them or turning on Do Not Disturb mode? We will cover how to silence notifications on iPhone from a specific contact or contacts, everyone else will be able to text you and you will get all other alerts.
By Rachel Needell
Find My—previously known as separate apps Find My iPhone and Find My Friends—is a staple Apple native app that allows you to find your friends and personal Apple devices by accessing GPS locations. You may have noticed the small "Live" tag underneath friends who are sharing their location with you. We'll cover everything you need to know about what it means when someone's location is live.
By Conner Carey
If you've ever wondered what the iPhone symbols on top of the screen (in the status bar) or in the iOS Control Center are trying to tell you, then you've come to the right spot. Apple uses iPad and iPhone status icons and symbols to show a lot of information in a very small space. Here are the symbols on an iPhone and their meanings explained.
By Hannah Nichols
"What AirPods do I have?" Sometimes, it's hard to know which AirPods you have just by looking at them, and the difference between AirPods Gen 1 vs. AirPods Gen 2 is even more difficult to spot. Learn how to find your AirPods model number on your iPhone or iPad, where to find it on the AirPods themselves, and how to tell what generation AirPods you have using that number.
By Erin MacPherson
In this article we’ll teach you how to tell what Apple Watch you have. Different types of Apple Watches look very similar; it can be easy to get confused! I’ll go over how to tell what Apple Watch you have, including the super quick Apple Watch serial number check.
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when your iPhone mic is not working. Losing this critical component means other essential functions stop working, such as phone calls, FaceTime, Siri, and voice recognition. In this article, we’ll go over some possible solutions to help you resolve any issues with your iPhone microphone not working.
By Erin MacPherson
Found an iPhone and wondering how to find the owner? In this article, we'll walk you through how to find the owner's contact information, and what to do if you find a lost iPhone that is locked. As long as you follow the steps in this guide, you should be able to return the lost or stolen iPhone with as little hassle as possible. Here's how to find the owner of a lost iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
Every new iPhone makes a splash with the promise of exciting new camera capabilities. However, many users have experienced issues that have made them consider returning their new phones. Before you decide to throw in the towel, let me walk you through some easy ways to improve photo quality instantly on iPhone 16 and earlier models.
Did you know that you could change the iPhone screen to grayscale? Benefits of a black and white iPhone include better readability for individuals who are color blind. It also slows down your iPhone battery drain and some experts believe that using grayscale on your iPhone might help reduce or break phone addiction. Here’s how to turn on toggle on iPhone grayscale mode.
By Rachel Needell
Have you been wondering what "Notifications Silenced" means? Sometimes, when you text someone via Messages, you might notice that it says the person has notifications silenced. Don't panic! It means exactly what it says: the user has their notifications silenced. It doesn't mean you're blocked. You can usually choose to notify the person anyway. Here's how it works.
By Conner Carey
Why did my notes disappear? iPhone notes disappearing or the entire Notes app being lost are most often caused by accidentally moving or deleting the Notes app or notes. In rare cases, you might experience a software glitch, such as right after an update. Regardless of the cause, we'll show you how to recover lost notes on your iPhone, plus how to get the Notes app back on your iPhone if you accidentally removed it.
By Erin MacPherson
Are Apple Watch Calories accurate? Yes, the Apple Watch is quite accurate at calculating calories burned as long as you have two important settings correct. We'll teach you how to improve your Apple Watch calorie accuracy by updating your height and weight in the Health app, recalibrating your watch, and making sure you are wearing it correctly.
