By Hallei Halter
If I get a call on my iPhone when I'm busy, I'll tap Decline and immediately forget that someone called me. I was happy to discover that there's a way to get your iPhone to remind you to call the person back. Here's how to skip phone calls with Remind Me Later, so you won't be playing phone tag for days on end.
By Jim Meeker
The Shortcuts app, a new addition to iOS 12, is designed to help you streamline your productivity on your iOS device. The shortcuts you create can be amazingly simple or incredibly intricate, depending on what you are looking for. Here is a list of my five favorite shortcuts that you can try for yourself.
By Hallei Halter
Setting an alarm can be extremely helpful. Besides helping you wake up at the right time, if you have to pick someone up or run an errand at a certain time, an alarm you can save time or prevent a mistake. Here's how to set an alarm in your iPhone or iPad's Clock app.
By Leanne Hays
It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and given the popularity of emojis it seems that most of us are in agreement. If you haven't started using emojis yet, it's time to learn where to find your iPhone emoji keyboard and how to use it. Whether you're looking for happy, cute, or smiley emoji faces, some cool options from the animal or vegetable kingdoms, or even emojis for sports, holidays, or vehicles, there are literally thousands of iOS emojis to choose from. These are free emojis, and you don't need to download anything except the latest version of iOS to keep getting each emoji update. Let's get started learning how to find and use your iPhone emojis so you can join in the fun!
By Leanne Hays
This post was inspired by a thread in our Facebook group, where several people were experiencing the same annoying issue with their Apple Watches; a zoomed in display that could only be minimized by turning the watch off, then on again. If you've had a similar problem with your Apple Watch face zooming in, then refusing to zoom back out, read on for how to correct this issue.
By Hallei Halter
I recently upgraded my iPhone and decided to take advantage of the extra storage space on my new iPhone and download apps I'd deleted in the interest of saving space onto my new device. An easy way to do this is to view all your past app purchases and tap to download them again. Here's how to view all past app purchases, including free apps.
By Hallei Halter
I frequently receive Amazon gift cards and claim codes for my birthday or as bonuses for paying my cellphone bill on time from the carrier I use. Here's how to redeem an Amazon gift card or claim code on your iPhone or iPad or on your computer. You'll need to have an Amazon account and be signed in. Redeeming the credit stores it to your account balance until you're ready to use it on a purchase.
By Leanne Hays
You've gotten your Apple TV all set up, and you're ready to play some games or watch some television. If you have a third-generation Apple TV or older, you're limited to pre-installed apps. If you have the Apple TV 4K or the fourth-generation Apple TV, though, you have access to the App Store and can download from a selection of thousands of free or paid apps. Whether you're looking for fitness, sports, games, recipe, or even shopping apps, let's get started learning how to find and download apps so you can get the most out of your Apple TV.
By Leanne Hays
My new Apple Watch just came in the mail, and since I've never owned one before, I'll need to learn how to set up and pair my watch to my iPhone. If you're wondering how to get your Apple Watch working as well, read on to learn along with me about how to get your iPhone ready for pairing, how to turn on your Apple Watch and sync it to your phone, how to set up your watch, customize your settings, and choose features and apps for your new device. Let's open up those Apple Watch boxes and get started!
By Hallei Halter
Starting with watchOS 5 for Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you can raise your wrist to get Siri's attention without saying "Hey Siri." Here's how to use raise to talk, or raise to speak, for Siri voice commands on your Apple Watch. I've found this tip to be especially useful at work since when I say "Hey Siri" it can trigger my personal phone, the company phone, or the office HomePod. So I can use Siri on my watch without any confusion!
By Leanne Hays
So you've just purchased a new iPad? Congratulations! Now you may be wondering, "how do I set up my device?" particularly if you've never owned an iPad before or it's been a long time since you upgraded. If this isn't your first iPad, you may be wondering, "how do I transfer my data?" Don't worry, we'll cover how to set up an iPad, as well as how to make sure your data, apps, and settings transfer. Let's get started.
By Hallei Halter
I like adding events and to-do list items for certain days in my iPhone Calendar app. Here's how to widen the daily Calendar display to make it easier to read and to display any additional information included with the event. I usually do this in the morning since reading densely packed words before I've had coffee is nearly impossible.
By Sarah Kingsbury
If your iPhone or iPad is buggy or frozen, if apps are crashing, or if your iPhone’s settings aren’t working, try turning your iPhone or iPad off and then on again or doing a hard restart. These very basic troubleshooting steps can fix a surprising number of problems with your iPhone or iPad and are almost always worth trying before moving on to more advanced troubleshooting. This article also covers what to do when apps are freezing, crashing, or otherwise malfunctioning on your iPhone or iPad.
By Leanne Hays
Got a new pair of AirPods, or, now that they're finally on the market, second-generation AirPods? Once you know how to set up, connect, and configure them, you'll discover why people who own a pair of Apple's wireless earbuds love them. We're here to help get you started with this AirPods and AirPods 2 guide, which will cover everything from Siri setting and volume controls, to battery life and charging, to renaming your AirPods, and much more.
By Hallei Halter
Sometimes Do Not Disturb will still let messages and calls through in certain circumstances depending on your Do Not Disturb settings. Want to use your phone without receiving ANY notifications and calls? Here's the best way to set Do Not Disturb so your phone won't go off for any reason. I use it for when I'm listening to podcasts or just trying to get some work done.