Focus lets you customize many different modes to determine when you get notifications and from whom. But what happens when Focus mode doesn't work as intended: letting notifications through, not sending notifications you wanted, not showing notifications when your phone is unlocked? Let's go over what you can do about these common Focus mode issues.
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Test Driving Therapy with Chat GPT
By Linda Ruth
A friend of my daughter, after a difficult breakup, asked ChatGPT to diagnose her attachment style. The app reassured her and identified her reactions as a normal response to a challenging situation. I was intrigued. I’d test driven ChatGPT in a few different situations already, from planning a Costa Rican vacation to developing a rehab plan for a health issue. What if I were to try using ChatGPT as a therapist?
How to Change the Default Font in Apple Mail on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Learn how to change the default font in the Apple Mail app on your iPhone or iPad by choosing another pre-installed font. The option isn't easy to find, but we'll show you how! Here's how to change font on iPhone email.
How to Redeem an Apple Gift Card & Use It for Family Sharing
By Leanne Hays
Want to know how to add an Apple gift card to a child account, your Apple account, or another family member's account? Here's how to use an Apple gift card with Family Sharing, and how to redeem an Apple gift card on a child account, or for different family members.
How to Scan for AirTags on iPhone & Avoid Being Tracked
By Erin MacPherson
How to Save Photos from Files to Camera Roll
By Rachel Needell
Accessing iCloud content from your iPhone is an amazing way to always have access to your important documents. However, if you want to move photos or videos from the Files app to the Photos app on your iPhone, you might want to know if it's possible. Luckily, it is! As long as you have enough storage on your iPhone, you can save photos and videos from files to your camera roll. Here's how to import photos or videos from Files to Photos.
Emails Disappeared from iPhone? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
If email disappeared from your iPhone or iPad inbox, don't panic. We'll go over how to retrieve disappearing emails on your iPhone and how to prevent mail from disappearing from your iPhone, too!
How to Select a Frame from a Live Photo
By Conner Carey
How to Make a Shared Note & Collaborate on an iPhone
By Conner Carey
Can you share notes on an iPhone? Absolutely. With your iPad or iPhone Notes app, you can share notes with friends, family, and coworkers, giving them access to collaborate, edit, and add their own thoughts. Read on to learn how to create a shared note in iOS and iPadOS.
How to Find Recipes with Visual Look Up on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Did you know Visual Look Up on iPhone can identify food you've taken pictures of and give you recipes? Those of us who enjoy food photography can now recreate the dishes in our favorite photos!
How to See the iOS App Privacy Report on iPhone & iPad
By Rhett Intriago
Apple takes privacy very seriously when it comes to its products. The iPhone and iPad are no exception, and both include an App Privacy Report. The iOS App Privacy Report shows you how certain apps have been using your data and accessing certain device features.
How to Block Emails on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
If you've ever wondered how to block email on iPhone using the Mail app, keep reading. We'll show you how to keep unwanted senders out of your inbox.
How To Add Photos to People Album on iPhone
By Conner Carey
Apple's Photos app has an album called People & Pets that, thanks to the iPhone's facial recognition software, automatically sorts photos by the people in the photos. However, the app isn’t able to perfectly recognize every image of people's faces in a photo, leaving some photos uncategorized. Here's how to add people to the People album on your iPhone.
Apple's Photos app shows a key photo or thumbnail for each person included in the People album on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to change that thumbnail in a few easy steps.
How to Share iCloud Photos with Android—Albums & Videos Too!
By Sarah Kingsbury
Can you share iCloud photos with non-Apple users? You can! Here’s how to send iCloud pics to Android. You can share your photos, videos, and albums with Android and other non-Apple phones.
Privacy Warning on Wi-Fi: What It Means & What to Do
By Leanne Hays
When connecting your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network, you might have noticed that the network is marked with a privacy warning. Apple is helpful in giving us these security alerts, but what does this privacy warning on your iPhone mean? Here's what a privacy warning on Wi-Fi means, and what to do about it.
The 10 Best Widgets for iPhone (Third-Party Widgets)
By Olena Kagui
These third-party apps and widgets are not just pretty; they're also practical. The best iPhone widgets will give you updates and important information without requiring you to open the app. These are our top recommendations for third-party widgets for your iPhone.
How to Stop AirPods from Switching Devices
By Rhett Intriago
If you use multiple Apple devices and use your AirPods between them, you’ve probably noticed how they’ll automatically switch between devices depending on which one is currently playing media. For some devices, you might not want the switch to happen automatically. Find out how to stop AirPods from connecting to other phones.
How to Send Messages via Satellite on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Apple now allows iPhone users with an iPhone 14 or later, updated to iOS 18, to connect to send messages via satellite when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular coverage available. Here's how to use satellite on your iPhone to send messages!
How to Sort Notes Alphabetically on Your iPhone & iPad
By Conner Carey
You can easily sort your notes alphabetically by changing your settings. Your notes will then be sorted according to either the title or first line (if the note doesn't have a title). Here’s how to sort Apple Notes alphabetically.