There’s a lot or a little you can access when your iPad or iPhone is locked, depending on the iPad or iPhone Lock screen settings you choose to enable. Lock screen access to your notifications, Siri, and Wallet, and control of your smart home is certainly convenient. But if you're concerned about someone else being able to use those features from your phone's Lock screen, you can also disable access for maximum privacy and security. We've already gone over how to change the auto-lock time on your iPhone, how to write notes from the Lock screen, and how to change your Lock screen wallpaper. Now, here’s how to change the Lock screen settings on an iPhone or iPad. Whether you want to change your iPhone X Lock screen, iPhone XR Lock screen, or even an iPhone SE Lock screen, here's how.
Use Emergency Bypass on iPhone to Sidestep Focus Modes
By Conner Carey
Did you know you can disable Do Not Disturb for as many contacts as you want? Here's how to bypass Do Not Disturb with Emergency Bypass, so emergency bypass contacts on your iPhone can call, text, or both.
iPhone Flashlight too Dim? How to Make It Brighter or Dimmer
By Conner Carey
Is your iPhone flashlight too dim? Or too bright?. Whether you want low light or bright light, all you need to do to turn the brightness down or up on your iPhone flashlight is to use 3D Touch. let's get started learning how.
How to Reply to & Dismiss Notifications in iOS 11 on iPhone
By Conner Carey
The times they are a changin’ with iOS 11. If you want to reply to notifications from Lock screen on your 3D Touch compatible iPhone, you’ll need to use 3D Touch. Older models have the good ‘ol Swipe to Reply feature in place, which we’ll also go over. However, rich notifications from Lock screen in iOS 11 allows you to do a lot more. The notification on your Lock screen can easily be responded to using either 3D Touch or by swiping left. This is one of the ways Apple is incorporating 3D Touch into more and more places on the iPhone. Here’s how to respond to notifications in iOS 11.
The iPhone 7 will ship with iOS 10, but users can begin to download and install iOS 10 next Tuesday, September 13. At its September event, Apple announced that iOS 10 is the biggest iOS release ever. And I would have to agree. Simply using the beta version of iOS 10 has convinced me I could never go back. Apple didn’t talk about iOS 10 much today, mostly as an intro to the iPhone 7 debut, but we’re going to cover everything you need to know about the latest and greatest operating system. This upgrade will seriously change how you use your iPhone from Siri’s ability to integrate with third-party apps to your ability to annoy friends with messages that rain confetti. Let’s take a look at the top ten iOS 10 changes coming to iPhone, in no particular order.
3 Must-Have Accessories You Need for iPhone 7 Now That the Headphone Jack Is Gone
(Sponsored Post) By Conner Carey on Tue, 09/06/2016
Now that Apple has eliminated the headphone jack from its phones, making the switch to iPhone 7 also means finding the perfect cable adapters for your headphones, earbuds, and car stereo systems. While you could go out and buy all new accessories, spending hundreds of dollars in the process, it’s a whole lot easier (and cheaper) to buy adapter cords that make your old, perfectly good gear work just as well on iPhone 7 as it used to on your older device. In fact, Scosche has you covered with three accessories that will make the transition seamless and easy. These adapters will be available soon after Apple’s newest iPhone; so by the time your iPhone 7 arrives, you’ll be ready. Check out the accessories you'll need to make your gear compatible with the new iPhone 7 for yourself:
How to Back Up iPhone to Computer—2 Easy Ways
By Jim Karpen
Apple recommends having both an iCloud backup and a local backup, and we agree! Backing up your iPhone is incredibly easy, and having both makes it more convenient and more secure. Here’s how to back up your iPhone to your computer.
How to Screenshot on Apple Watch
By Emma Chase
You can screenshot on Apple Watch with just one step, which comes in very handy when you want to share something cool or interesting on your screen but only have a moment to catch it before the screen changes. We'll show you how to screenshot on Apple Watch so you can save and share interesting things from your Apple Watch screen.
