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10 Unique Things to Do on FaceTime
By Olena Kagui
FaceTime has been a valuable communication tool, keeping loved ones in touch for over a decade. The SharePlay feature has brought so many new possibilities to FaceTime users, such as playing games, watching movies, cooking, exercising, reading, and even playing the piano together!
Message Blocking Is Active: What It Means & How to Fix It
By Rhett Intriago
It can be frustrating to try to send a text only to receive a message back telling you that message blocking is active. The message provides no context or further information on how to disable message blocking. Let’s go over what message blocking is and how you can turn it off.
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How to Turn On Screen Time
By Rachel Needell
Turning on Screen Time is a great way to track how often you use your device and what you spend the most time doing. Under Screen Time, you have the ability to track metrics across days and weeks, as well as set limits for Screen Time, too. Here's how to get started with Screen Time on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Add an AirTag to a Second Phone
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone or iPad that connects to an AirTag will be its primary owner. Once connected, the AirTag will automatically appear in the Find My app for all devices logged in to the same Apple ID. This means you don't have to take any steps to add an AirTag to a second phone using the same Apple ID.
How to Fix iPhone Auto Lock Not Working
By Olena Kagui
Auto Lock is a useful feature that keeps your data safe and saves battery life. However, certain iPhone features or settings can glitch and interfere with Auto Lock, leaving your phone unlocked with the screen on. If this is happening, I'll cover how to fix Auto Lock not working on your iPhone.
Solved: Why Can't I See the Other Person on FaceTime?
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How to Reverse a Video on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Reversing a video on your iPhone is not as straightforward as it should be. I’ll teach you how to reverse a video on iPhones using websites and third-party apps. While the easiest and quickest solutions are paid, I will also teach you how to put a video in reverse for free!
How to Fix iPhone Force Restart Not Working
By Olena Kagui
The hard reset iPhone troubleshooting steps are quite simple. If your iPhone doesn't switch off even after a force restart attempt, try to update the iOS and toggle off the Press Side Button for the Siri feature. In case your iPhone won't turn on, make sure your iPhone is sufficiently charged. Finally, we'll teach you a more drastic fix.
Fixed: Why Is My Phone Charging Backwards?
By Olena Kagui
So, why is your battery going down while charging? There are several potential reasons why your iPhone is plugged in but not charging, not holding a charge, or even charging backward. We'll cover some quick ways to stop your iPhone dying while charging.
Why Can’t I See Pictures on iMessage? Easy Fixes!
By Ashleigh Page
Did someone send you photos, but the images are not loading in iMessage? While frustrating, iMessage photos not showing up in your text conversations are usually simple to resolve. For most people, the issue is with their messaging or iCloud settings. Here's how to check these key settings and ensure you still have iPhone storage available to receive new photos.
How to View Reactions to Messages in Group Chats
By Rachel Needell
One of the best parts of iMessage is the ability to react to people's messages. But when you're in a group chat, it can be difficult to keep up with who reacted to what. Luckily, it's super simple to figure out. Here's how to see who reacted to your message and what they reacted to.
How to Save Photos from Files to Camera Roll
By Rachel Needell
Accessing iCloud content from your iPhone is an amazing way to always have access to your important documents. However, if you want to move photos or videos from the Files app to the Photos app on your iPhone, you might want to know if it's possible. Luckily, it is! As long as you have enough storage on your iPhone, you can save photos and videos from files to your camera roll. Here's how to import photos or videos from Files to Photos.
How Do Passkeys Work & How to Use Them on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Apple's iCloud Keychain now supports passkeys. How do passkeys work? Passkeys are an alternate way to sign into specific accounts, which saves time since you don't need to enter your email and password every time you sign in.
How Long Do Apple Watches Last?
By Olena Kagui
If you take good care of it, your Apple Watch could function as well as it does today for years to come. Apple offers impressive support for their watches; even the Apple Watch Series 4 can run watchOS 10. While you might still be able to use the Apple Watch you bought in 2018, users typically notice their devices slowing down after two or three years of use.
How to Add Existing Albums to a Folder
By Rachel Needell
Keeping the Photos app organized can be quite a difficult task. The option to organize your photos into albums and folders makes organizing your pictures much easier. However, if you have a lot of photos already sorted into albums, it can be a pain to try to add each photo into a folder individually. Luckily, there's a way to add existing albums to folders. Here's how!
Have you ever cleared notifications from the Notification Center on your iPhone or iPad, only to have them come back a day or two later? Here's how to get rid of iPhone notifications that keep coming back!
See Who Is Connected to Your Hotspot & Remove Them
By Rhett Intriago
Ever find yourself in a situation where you need a Wi-Fi connection but you’re nowhere near a wireless router? You can use your iPhone to provide a Wi-Fi connection to your other devices. But what if someone you don’t want using your hotspot connects to it? Here’s how to kick someone off your iPhone’s personal hotspot.
How to Speed Up a Video on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Want to speed up a video on your iPhone? Whether you're trying to add some visual flair to your videos or you need to speed them up to fit a specific length for social media, we'll show you how to speed up a video on your iPhone.