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 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 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 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 Leanne Hays
Can you connect two AirPods to one phone? Absolutely! If you want to share audio on your iPhone without having to share the same set of AirPods, this tip is for you. We'll show you how to share AirPods audio by pairing two sets of earbuds to your iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
The new Sleep Apnea Apple Watch feature uses the watch's internal accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances. Sleep apnea is a serious health condition, and after learning that you have some breathing disturbances while sleeping, you can contact your doctor to pursue treatment. Apple Watch sleep apnea detection is only available on newer Apple Watch models and users over 18 years old and have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you've ever wanted to customize the shortcut buttons on your Lock Screen, you're in luck! With iOS 18, you can now swap out your iPhone flashlight shortcut or camera shortcut to pretty much any shortcut of your choosing. Here's how to make the switch and have your favorite activity or app launch with just a touch.
By Rhett Intriago
The latest version of iOS brought with it some major changes to the Photos app. The app has been completely redesigned, so you might find yourself a bit lost when you open it for the first time. Luckily, it’s easy to make it a little less cluttered.
By Rhett Intriago
Receiving phone calls on your Apple Watch is a convenient way to know who’s calling you even if your iPhone is not nearby. However, if you do not want calls coming through on your Apple Watch, you can turn off notifications. Find out how to turn off Apple Watch phone calls below!
By Rachel Needell
If your iPhone has suddenly or randomly stopped getting text notifications, it may be due to a setting that accidentally changed. We'll go over all the reasons why you may not be getting text notifications on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
By Leanne Hays
Are iPhones waterproof? Sadly, Apple hasn't made any waterproof iPhones, but every model from the iPhone 7 through the new iPhone 14 family is dust, splash, and water resistant. Here's what Apple means by water resistant, and which iPhones are included.
By Olena Kagui
Phones and water used to be an obvious no-go, but today there are plenty of water-safe phones on the market. I will help you identify if your particular iPhone is safe at the beach. Plus, I'll explain exactly what to do if your iPhone got wet and how to check for water damage.
By Rachel Needell
Apple recently released an updated version of its software that allows you to view all purchases made with your Apple ID in one place. This makes it super easy to review all the things you've been spending money on recently and quickly cancel subscriptions to things you don't want. I actually realized there was a $5.99 weekly subscription I was paying for that I do not need, all thanks to this tip! Here's how it works!
