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iPhone 16 & 16 Plus: The Upgrade for (Almost) Everyone
By Leanne Hays
Apple's September 9 "It's Glowtime" event was an exciting one for those of us who appreciate the more budget-friendly iPhone models, including the most Pro features we've ever seen in base models. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus offer tons of updates, including new features like the Camera Control button and an upgraded camera system, faster performance thanks to the A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence features only available in the iPhone 16 series and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Read on to learn why the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are the upgrades for (almost) everyone!
5 Things You Need to Know from Apple's iPhone 16 Event
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's much-anticipated fall event brought us updates to three device lines: the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch 10, and the AirPods 4. Each category brought us a few headlining features, but whether or not you should upgrade each device depends largely on what device you already have. The entire 16 line sports the A18 chip, specially designed for Apple Intelligence features, and a brand new Camera Control button. We also see some Pro features come to the base models, such as the Action Button. The Apple Watch 10 sports a slimmer profile and a larger screen option than before and an important health feature that detects sleep apnea. The AirPods 4 also sees many of the AirPods Pro 2 features join its ranks, while the AirPods Pro 2 are getting a software update that can make them function as hearing aids. Here are the top five takeaways from Apple's iPhone 16 event.
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How to Share Photo Memories with Music on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
Memory Mixes in the Photos app are special collections of photos, arranged and set to music via intelligent suggestions built into your iPhone. This fun feature lets you watch little slideshows and customize them with filters, hand-picked music, and more! Here's how to find Memory Mixes and share them with friends in iOS 15 or later.
The Fastest Way to Save Photos from Messages on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
So how do you save a picture from a text message on the iPhone? Saving photos from the Messages app used to be fairly tedious. Now you can download and save photos with the tap of a single button! We'll show you the quickest way to save photos from text messages, plus review where items are saved once downloaded.
How to Disable Device Left Behind Alerts on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
How to FaceTime with an Android User or Windows User on iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
FaceTime has gotten more attention than almost any other feature with this most current iOS software update, iOS 15. One of the most exciting features to roll out is the brand-new ability for iPhone users to FaceTime with Android users and Windows smartphone users! It's as simple as texting a link. Let's check it out!
Kindle iPhone Reading 101: How to Download Purchased Books
By Olena Kagui
The great thing about your Kindle purchases is that you can read the e-books you've bought on your other devices. Can you read Kindle books on iPad? Yes! You can also read them on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices if you have already purchased them via Amazon or Kindle. We will teach you how to download kindle books on your Apple devices.
How to Use Quick Notes on iPad
By Ashleigh Page
Quick Note is a floating note editor available from your iPad Home Screen or while working in any app. We'll show you how to open a Quick Note by swiping up from the bottom corner of your Home Screen or by adding Quick Note to your Control Center. Also, if you find the swipe to open a Quick Note annoying, we'll show you how to disable it too.
What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone 13 Fall Event
By Susan Misuraca
In the 166th episode, David and Donna unpack all the features we’re expecting from the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad mini 6, and M1X MacBook Pro. Get your fix of Apple rumors and find out when Apple’s fall iPhone event will likely take place.
The Quickest Way to Open a New Tab in Safari
By August Garry
In this article, we'll show you how to open a new tab in Safari just by swiping on your address bar. We'll also discuss who will love the feature and who may not, as well as how to enable the feature if you don't have the bottom address bar in Safari.
Every fall, Apple's events shake up the tech world with exciting product releases! This year, we expect several events, announcing a series of new iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7, AirPods 3, two new iPads, a new MacBook Pro, and maybe some brand new devices. Let's dive right in!
Swipe Between Tabs Quickly & Smoothly on Safari
By August Garry
The process of upgrading and transferring data to a new device can be painful, but Apple is seeking to fix that by offering temporary storage through iCloud. Now when you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you can create a full device backup with temporary iCloud storage, then seamlessly transfer that backup to your new device. Read on to learn how to create a backup with temporary storage for data.
Apple has let you create unique, dummy email addresses to mask your personal email address for a while, so long as you are able to use Sign in with Apple. Now, this service is expanding to any online form that requires an email address. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, if you have iCloud Plus, you can now sign up for any account or mailing list with a dummy email address and have all information sent to that address forwarded to your personal inbox. We'll go over why you might want to use this service and how to do it.
How to Get Custom Text Tones for iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Have you ever been sure you just received a text, only to find that it was the person next to you? Having the same ringtone and text tone as your friends can get frustrating. A great way to distinguish your iPhone is to change your text message ringtone. We will teach you how to do that and set different text tones for your favorite contacts.
Set Up Your Apple Legacy Contacts
By Ashleigh Page
Losing a loved one is difficult. Having their digital memories, such as photos, allows us to cherish the times we spent together. With the Digital Legacy program on iOS, Apple allows you to securely and easily pass on your digital data after death. Read on to learn more about this feature.
The watchOS 8 update brings more independence to the Apple Watch. One exciting new feature is the ability to find your AirTags using just your watch. The update separates the Find My app into three specialized apps: Find Devices, Find Items, and Find People. I will walk you through the step-by-step process.
How to Delete a Photos App Album Folder on Mac
By Leanne Hays
If you don’t need one or more of your folders in the Photos app, you can delete them on your Mac. This will remove the folder and the albums inside it, but keep all the pictures and videos inside those albums in your Photo Library. Here's how.
