How-To

How to Set Up Face ID on iPhone & Use it to Unlock Apps

Apple has long used biometric identification as a privacy and security feature for the iPhone, but it's since switched over to Face ID from Touch ID. Once you set up Face ID on your iPhone, you will have the option to look at your screen to unlock it, unlock and open apps, and many other options. Let's get started learning how to set up face recognition on your iPhone. 

You've probably heard of AirDrop before, but you may be wondering what AirDrop is, how it works, and of course, how to use it! AirDrop is a feature that allows you to wirelessly send and receive photos, videos, websites, locations, and more with nearby Apple devices running on iOS 7 or later. You can also share with Macs running on Yosemite or later if your iPhone runs on iOS 8 or later. For AirDrop to work, both WiFi and Bluetooth must be turned on, and you must be signed into your iCloud account. I love using Airdrop to easily transfer pictures from my iPhone to my Mac. Airdrop is also a great way to share photos with friends after you've attended an event together. Let's get started learning how to enable AirDrop on our iPhones, and how to use it. 

How to Add Another Face ID to iPhone

Face ID has been the default for Apple's smartphone security since its debut. However, if you'd like to share your iPhone with a partner, friend, or child, unlocking might be a little difficult. Luckily, just like Touch ID allows you to save multiple fingers, there is a way to allow another face to unlock your iPhone. We'll show you how to add another Face ID.

Fixed: Stolen Device Protection Thinks I’m Not at Home

Apple’s Stolen Device Protection is a great new feature that protects your iPhone from potential thieves by preventing changes to the passcode when you’re away from home. However, some users have found that Stolen Device Protection incorrectly reports that they are away from home when they’re not. Let’s get to the bottom of why this seems to be happening.

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