Whether you're an electronics expert who prefers to do things yourself, or you just want more in-depth information on the inner workings of your Apple device, there are a variety of reasons you may want to access Apple's self-service manuals and tools, and we'll show you where to go to find them.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Something I appreciate about my iPhone is the many customization features. With iOS 15.4, Apple added a new gender-neutral Siri voice, once again broadening the range of voice types available for the virtual assistant. If you're going to use Apple's famous voice assistant, you want a voice that resonates with you! Below, we'll show you how to update Siri's voice with just a few quick taps on your iPhone.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Do you worry about germs when using your debit or credit card? These are concerns for many consumers. Luckily, there is a solution. Apple Pay is a contactless payment method that allows you to purchase your favorite items in-store without worrying about germs. If you love shopping at home, we'll also show you how to use Apple Pay for convenient online payments. Let's learn how to use Apple Pay on your iPhone!
By Rhett Intriago
The iCloud Shared Photo Library is a relatively new feature, introduced with iOS 16, which allows two or more people to share a single photo library. You might have seen the Shared Library icon in the Camera Remote app on your Apple Watch. We’ll go over how to switch between your Personal Library and your Shared Library.
By Rhett Intriago
In the latest version of iOS, Apple has added a way to enable haptic feedback for the keyboard. This cool feature gives a slight vibration with each keystroke, simulating the feeling of a physical keyboard and making it less likely that you'll miss that key you were aiming for.
By Leanne Hays
One of the most convenient iOS features is a new Siri capability. Now you can say, "Hey Siri" and ask Siri to share whatever's on your screen, including websites, photos, and more. Here's how to use Siri on iPhone to share anything on your screen.
By Olena Kagui
There are many ways to get a free trial of Apple TV, and after the trial is over, you will be charged. If you wish to end your trial or subscription, canceling Apple TV is a simple process that you can do directly on your iPhone. I'll teach you how to cancel Apple TV Plus!
By Sarah Kingsbury
Apple's Photos app organizes your pictures into Memories, slideshows set to music. Here's how to view all the photos and videos in a Memory, then share this content all at once!
By Rachel Needell
Do you need to hide alerts on your iPhone from one particular app? While you can always turn on Do Not Disturb, or simply silence your phone from ringing, sometimes you just want to get that one annoying app to stop sending you notifications. Here's how to silence unwanted notifications from pesky apps.
By Devala Rees
A Wi-Fi password can be cumbersome to type in, especially for guests if you run a commercial establishment like a cafe or AirBnB. Instead, you can make a QR code that guests can simply scan with their phones to join the network. Here's how to make a scannable QR code for your Wi-Fi network.
By Conner Carey
Apple is famous for its closed-system standard, and apps like Messages are no exception. If you have a PC running Windows and you want to use iMessage on your PC, you’re in luck. Windows 11 now allows you to link your iPhone to your PC via Bluetooth so that you can send and receive messages, notifications, calls, and more. Read on to find out how to get iMessage for Windows.
By Adam Harvey
Apple Pay is a popular digital wallet integrated with the iPhone's Wallet app, and also available on other major Apple devices like the iPad or even Mac laptops. While it can be used as a contactless payment option inside stores, you can also use it within many mobile apps.
Apple has let you create unique, dummy email addresses to mask your personal email address for a while, so long as you are able to use Sign in with Apple. Now, this service is expanding to any online form that requires an email address. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, if you have iCloud Plus, you can now sign up for any account or mailing list with a dummy email address and have all information sent to that address forwarded to your personal inbox. We'll go over why you might want to use this service and how to do it.
By Rhett Intriago
Browsing the web has never been easier with this iPhone keyboard shortcut that allows you to quickly bring up a list of the most commonly used web domains. Whether you’re typing a .com, a .edu, or a .gov, web domain or email.
By Kenya Smith
You're browsing Safari on your iPhone, and you see a recipe or a crafting project that you want to make. Usually, you would leave Safari, open Notes, type or paste the information, and return to where you started. With iOS 16, you can now add notes from an app without switching apps, thanks to Quick Notes, a feature that previously could only be used on an iPad or Mac. Adding Quick Notes is even faster when you use the Share Sheet. We'll show you how to add Quick Note with Share Sheet.
By Olena Kagui
There are times when you aren’t sure what exactly you want to find when you do a Google image search. Other times, you are looking for something extremely specific. This is where an Advanced Google Image Search will help you save a lot of time! Plus, you can use it to find free images or hide explicit content.
By Leanne Hays
If you're into iPhone photography and looking for ways to get the best shots in low light, you're in luck. iPhone 11 and newer models offer a feature called Night mode. Night mode makes night photography easy, allowing users to take clear, vivid pictures in low-light situations. So, how do you use Night mode for iPhone 11 or later? We'll go over the ins and outs of these camera settings below.
By Rachel Needell
Bluetooth is a feature on most smartphones that allows you to stream things wirelessly. It's become a staple in many people's daily lives but it can be tricky to turn on and off if you don't already know. Luckily, it's simple to turn Bluetooth off and on. Here's how!
By Gressa Cedergren
Have you ever reached into your bag or pocket to find that your iPhone flashlight has accidentally been turned on? This can be frustrating on days when you already have low iPhone battery. While you can't remove the flashlight shortcut from the lower-left corner of your Lock screen, you can disable this iPhone setting to stop it from happening. Below, we'll show you how to turn off Raise to Wake on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
You may have heard about Clean Energy Charging since Apple recently added this eco-friendly feature to your iPhone. But what is Clean Energy Charging? What does it do? It is turned on by default, leaving many wondering if their iPhones are now going to charge slower or less efficiently. However, that is not always the case. Clean Energy Charging is a great new feature. Find out why below!
