Becca Ludlum

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Becca Ludlum

Becca is a blogger, freelance writer, and iDevice addict. She lives in the middle of the Arizona desert with her husband and two boys, and can't imagine life getting any better. Read about her crazy life at MyCrazyGoodLife.com, or connect with her on twitter @BeccaLudlum

In most cases when a new iPhone is released we see some new and updated features. With the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus this has been intensified just a bit. There are some really great new updates to the iOS that complement the devices, battery life has been increased, the camera systems on both phones have been drastically redesigned, and more. We can’t overlook the headphone jack, it’s been a point of controversy already after just a few days! There are a lot of new options and updates to explore and we’re going to run through some of these now.

Now that the iPhone 7 has been unveiled in all its shiny new Jet Black glory you’re probably wondering when you can get your hands on one. After Apple announced a slew of new features, design elements, and upgrades, the iPhone 7 is no doubt the most desirable new piece of technology in the world right now. For those of you who are looking to upgrade or buy a new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7Plus, as always, there is good news and bad news.

Want to know how to find Apple purchases using Family Sharing? After all, the best part of Apple Family Sharing is... sharing! After setting up your Family Group, you can get to sharing all of your content, including purchases like apps, music, TV shows, and movies, as well as books from the Apple Books app (well, except for the content that's hidden.) I love sharing music with my boys, but don't care to have any of their apps on my phone. With this tip you can use Family Sharing to share everything you want to and download none of what you don't. Here’s how to access and download shared purchases with Family Sharing.

Want to know how to set Family Sharing? Apple Family Sharing is a great way to share apps, media such as music, books, and movies, and even iCloud storage plans with your family. You can also use it to manage your kids' screen time and purchases. Though I love the idea of sharing Apple Music, Books, and App Store purchases with my family (who really wants to have to purchase the same song three times so everyone in the house can have it?), the job of setting up your Family Sharing account can be daunting. Here's a quick tutorial about how to set up your Family Sharing account.

Want to know how to hide music purchases from Family Sharing? Do you have some movies or shows you'd like to keep private? When using Family Sharing, some family members (like children) sometimes end up with things on their devices that others (like parents) didn’t really want to share with everyone, like when my favorite song (with explicit lyrics) popped up on my 10 year-old's iPad! In that moment, I was inspired to write a how-to for setting up your Family Sharing so you can share what you’d like, and keep hidden what you don’t. You can use your iPhone to hide app and book purchases, but not music or shows, so this tip focuses on how use your Mac to hide shows, movies, and music. Here’s how to use your Mac to hide purchases in Family Sharing.

Did you know that parents can create an Apple ID for kids under the age of 13? This allows the child to be a part of the Apple Family Sharing plan on their iPhone or iPad, which includes access to FaceTime, Game Center, iMessages, iCloud, and iTunes (replaced by Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV for MacOS Catalina, iOS 13, iPadOS and later). When you create an Apple ID for your child, you can also enable Ask to Buy, a parental control that requires your approval before kids can make purchases from Apple Music, Apple Books, Apple TV, or the App Store. You can add kids to the family account on various devices, including the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad. The minimum age for an Apple ID outside of Family Sharing is 13, which means if you want your child to have their own iCloud account within Family Sharing, they’ll need to be part of your Family Sharing group. Luckily, it's easy to make a new Apple ID for a child. If you’re trying to set up an iPad or iPhone for kids, consider also enabling iPad or iPhone parental controls, which will give you control over what they can access and download on their device. Here’s how to set up a new Apple ID for your child.

Apple Music offers lots of radio options by genre or curator. But you can also create your own radio stations by starting with a song you enjoy. Apple Music will then offer songs it feels matches the mood, tempo, and genre of what you chose to play. If you really like the radio station you create, you can take it step further and share it with your friends. Here’s how to share a station you created in Apple Music.

When it comes to tech products people usually just go with the flow when it comes to style and design. They like their iPhones and iPads to look good, but the accessories usually just serve a purpose. If you are looking for the best external batteries to charge your iPhone on the go, you may not pay much attention to design. But Moshi wants you to love the way your accessories look just as much as you love the design of your iDevices. This design dedication is noticeable with the Moshi IonBanks.

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