How-To

I have an iPhone XR, and when I take a screenshot, it shows as a small icon in the corner of my screen and stays there for a long time unless I do something to get rid of it or I tap on it to mark it up. Here's how to move a screenshot off the screen of an iPhone X or later. 

Sometimes I'll misread the name of someone calling me, and having a photo of the person pop up with their name on my iPhone screen has cut down on the confusion. Here's how to add a photo to a contact. Trust me, it's a great feature to use so you don't talk to your cousin Ellie thinking she's your coworker Elaine.

You can add money to your Apple ID account for App Store purchases without buying an iTunes gift card. Here's how to directly add funds to your Apple ID. If you budget your app or iTunes purchases, you can load the balance you want to spend and make purchases accordingly.

I didn't use walkie-talkies much as a kid, but now with this feature on Apple Watch I can indulge in a slightly more futuristic way. Here's a general overview on how to use Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch. To use Walkie-Talkie, you'll need Apple Watch series 1 or later updated to watchOS 5.

Saving phone numbers in your iPhone's Contacts app is a quick way to know who's calling you or for you to make a phone call yourself. The Contacts app also integrates in really useful ways with Maps, Siri, and other iPhone features, so it's worth taking the time to enter all of a contact's information. Here's how to create and contacts on your iPhone.

In the 105th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna teaches you how to use your iPhone as a magnifying glass, Sarah shares tips for managing group messages, and David explains why you should buy a leather Apple Watch band from Nomad.

While some people consider their iPhone a camera first and a communication device second, not everyone has embraced iPhone photography. If that's you and you want to get started using your iPhone camera, you've come to the right place. Whether you're taking a photo of a pet, sunset, or yourself, your iPhone can be used as a point-and-shoot (in this case, point-and-tap) camera. And once you've mastered the steps below, check out this more advanced article on How to Shoot Clearer, Better Photos on Your iPhone.

Are you ready to take the plunge and move from your old Android tablet to a new iPad Pro? The decision to start over with a new device in a new mobile operating system can be daunting, but the good news is that transferring important data from an Android to an iOS device is simple when you know how. In this article, we'll cover how to move contacts, documents, and other data from your old Android device to your new iPad Pro. Read on to learn more about this stress-free setup method.

If you're like me you have a lot of tabs open in the Safari app on your iPhone—of articles you want to come back to, recipes you plan to try later, or an online shopping cart where you're not ready to check out. Here's a tip to rearrange those tabs in Safari so your most important tabs are at the front.

If you've owned an iPhone (or any other smartphone) before, then chances are pretty good you've already recorded a voicemail message. If you're just getting started with your first smartphone, or if you've switched carriers, then you'll need to record a new voicemail message. In this article, we'll cover how to set up a first-time voicemail using your iPhone's Visual Voicemail screen inside the Phone app. Read on to learn all about how to set up a voicemail from scratch on your new iPhone.

Sometimes, you just need to start over. If you are switching out SIM cards for a new carrier or because your old one stopped working or transferring a SIM card from an old smartphone, then this guide will show you how to switch out SIM cards for all models of the iPhone. Switching out the SIM card is easy when you know where to look, but each model is different. Fear not! We've got you covered. Read on to learn all about how to switch SIM cards on your iPhone.

It's not hard to lose track of everything you want to do in a day. You can use your device's Reminders app to create reminders and get an alert to do things at a certain time. Here's how to set a reminder on your iPhone or iPad for whatever you need.

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.

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.

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. 

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!

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. 

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.

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.