The best Apple Intelligence iPhone 16 feature is for sure Visual Intelligence! Often compared to Google Lens, iPhone’s version lets you take an image and search for it on Google. It is also possible to ask ChatGPT about the image, use it to summarize or read aloud photographed text, and more. We’ll teach you how to use Apple Visual Intelligence.
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How to Use ChatGPT in Visual Intelligence
By Olena Kagui
How to Mute a Group Text on iPhone
By Sarah Kingsbury
You don't have to leave a group text on an iPhone just because you want it to stop buzzing with new message notifications! Instead, you can silence alerts and read the text messages later. Here’s how to mute messages on iPhone without leaving the conversation.
How to Use Your iPhone Calculator as a Scientific Calculator
By Sarah Kingsbury
I use advanced functions on my calculator fairly regularly, so it's great not to need a scientific calculator app on my iPhone. I can use the scientific calculator on my iPhone calculator instead! Here's how to use your iPhone calculator as a scientific calculator.
How to Share a Website to Notes
By Conner Carey
Found a web page you want to save for later? You can easily share it to the Notes app so that you can come back to it another time. Or if you find an article that is relevant to a project you're working on, you can share it to one of your notes, add text, and open your note anytime to find the link waiting.
How to Use the Reminders App on Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Reminders app is one of those hidden gems that can give you a much-needed productivity boost. I'll teach you how to set Reminders on Apple Watch 10 (or earlier models) in seconds using Siri and quickly check off finished tasks directly from your wrist. I'll also cover other types of Apple Watch reminders that can help you navigate your daily life and conquer your goals.
Turn Off Link Thumbnails in Messages on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Link previews in Messages are thumbnails that show a site's chosen banner in a text message, along with the link. This can be useful for identifying what the link contains before you open it. However, it can also be a bit of an annoyance if you prefer to keep your messages less cluttered. So how do you send a link on the iPhone without a preview? Let's find out how to hide a link preview in iMessage.
How to Let Others Control Your HomePod Audio
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Have you ever been in a group setting and want to let someone else take the DJ reins? You can easily let other people control your HomePod audio through settings in your Home app. Here's how to choose who can take over the playlist on your HomePod.
How to Pick the Best iPhone Case with Card Holder/Wallet
By Olena Kagui
Picking the right phone case can make or break your entire iPhone experience, so it is important to make the right choice. The best iPhone cases with storage for cards combine a stylish look and comfortable grip with protection and security. I'll go over all the factors you need to consider to purchase the perfect iPhone wallet case that suits all your needs.
How to Change Text Size on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Are you tired of squinting while looking at content on your iPhone? Good news! You can change the display and text size on your iPhone and iPad for easier readability. We'll discuss how to change the text size on your iPhone and iPad, make text bold, and add button shapes and toggle labels for easier navigation.
How to Send a Handwritten Message on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Did you know that you can send iMessage drawings to add a more personal touch to your text? Handwritten iPhone Messages can be sent via the Messages app to other Apple users. I’ll teach you how to draw on iPhones 16 and earlier models to share personalized messages with your loved ones.
How to Prevent Apps from Tracking Your iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
Apps that you install on your phone can sometimes track your web and app activity outside of those particular apps—even when you’re not using them. This activity data is often sold to third parties to help them make advertising decisions. However, they can’t track your data on the iPhone without your permission, but sometimes it’s easier to just stop apps from asking in the first place. We'll show you how to turn off app tracking on iPhone.
Everything to Know About RCS Messages on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
RCS messaging is a communication standard that is used for sending text messages. Android devices have been using RCS messaging for years, while the iPhone was forced to use SMS messaging. With iOS 18, Apple has brought RCS messaging to the iPhone. Let’s go over what you need to know about RCS messaging!
Quickly Reply to Specific Text Messages
By Rhett Intriago
Texting is a breeze on iOS, thanks to the the quick reply feature in iMessage. If you’re wondering how to reply to a message on iPhone as quickly as possible, this shortcut is sure to come in handy.
How To Auto-Delete OTP Messages on Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Messages inbox filled with six-digit verification codes from sign-ins to various sites and apps? Your iPhone can auto-delete OTPs, also known as verification codes or one-time passwords, after you’ve used them. If you frequently get two-factor authentication codes texted to you, this feature is sure to help clear up your messages.
How to Remove iMessage Apps from the App Bar
By Leanne Hays
Lately, I've noticed that the app menu at the bottom of my messages is getting cluttered with icons that I never added. I was glad to learn that you can remove iMessage apps from the app bar to make it less cluttered. Let's get started learning how to delete iMessage apps from Messages on your iPhone, or add them back.
Fixed! My iPhone Got a Voicemail but the Call Never Arrived
By Leanne Hays
Some people have been experiencing a new glitch in iOS 18 where they got a voicemail, but a call never arrived. In other words, the call never showed up in their call history, but the caller left a voicemail. Here are some ways to fix this odd iPhone glitch.
How to Change Multiple Live Photos to Still on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
You can change a Live Photo to a still photo, but you can also change Live Photos to still photos on your iPhone or iPad? Here's how to convert just a few, or all of your Live Photos to still photos.
Keep Your Web Browsing Activity Private
By August Garry
Apple's Private Relay for iPhone is a paid feature for iCloud Plus users aimed at giving users the power to protect their own data. But what does iCloud Private Relay do? Is Private Relay a VPN? How does it work? How can you use it? In this article, we'll cover all your burning questions about this service.
How to See All Attachments Shared with You in Messages
By Sarah Kingsbury
Tired of scrolling through Messages threads looking for photos and links friends and family have sent you? Find them the easy way; here's how!