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How to Turn Off Compass Backtrack on Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Compass Backtrack feature is great if you are worried about getting lost, but it can be a nuisance to have on all the time, between the battery drain and interruptions caused by Backtrack getting stuck and not turning off. Learn how to turn it off for good and only enable it when you need to use it.
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Buyer’s Guide 2025: 10 Best Smart Home Gadgets
By Donna Schill
There are so many different possible elements to bring into a smart home setup, from lights, to thermostats, to home theater speakers and more. Here are some of the best HomeKit-compatible gadgets and appliances to incorporate into your smart home.
Baby's First iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Before my daughter was born, I was convinced I wouldn’t let her have access to any screens before the age of five, and after that I’d impose strict limits on her digital access. I shook my head at parents who bought tablet devices for their preschoolers.
Should You Buy the 2022 iPad Pro, iPad 10, or Apple TV?
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 192, hosts David and Donna share everything you need to know about Apple’s October iPad and Apple TV release. They’ll break down all the specs as they debate which iPad in Apple’s ever-growing lineup makes the smartest purchase. In the market for an Apple TV? Learn why now’s a better time than ever to make the leap.
Every time you want to copy text or data from a website or app to literally anywhere else, your iPhone will ask, "'App' would like to paste from 'App.' Do you want to allow this?" While keeping my info secure is always nice, I can't be the only one wondering if this is really necessary.
On October 18, Apple forwent a fall event and announced the iPad 10 and M2 iPad Pro via press release. Apple's entry-level iPad 10 got a new USB-C port, its own Magic Keyboard Folio, a bigger display, an upgraded camera, and a Touch ID button in place of a Home Button. The 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros announced today are powered by the M2 chip, the same one that can be found in the 2022 MacBook Air, and they support fancy new Apple Pencil capabilities. Let's go over the specs, when you can buy the newest iPads, how much they will cost you, and, of course, colors!
How to Set Up & Use Live Captions on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Live Captions on iPhone are a helpful tool for the Deaf and hard of hearing, or anyone who wants to read captions off a screen. Here's how to add captions to videos on your iPhone for apps like FaceTime or supported video players and how to turn off Live Captions on iPhone.
10 Useful & Cool Widgets for Your iPhone Lock Screen
By Olena Kagui
It is possible to customize your Lock Screen like never before. You can now add widget apps directly to your Lock Screen so that you can access information and stats at a glance without needing to unlock your iPhone. This is definitely a productivity or entertainment game changer!
Buyer's Guide 2022: iPhone Essentials
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
There are a huge variety of 3rd-party accessories available for any Apple device you might have, so finding those that are worth it can be a challenge, but we're here to help! In our Buyer's Guide we'll show you the products we feel are some of the best options in their categories. Here are our favorite Essential iPhone accessories.
How to Keep Cycle-Tracking Data Private on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
The bottom line: your health data belongs to you alone! Have you been wondering how to keep your menstrual cycle-tracking data private on your iPhone? We'll show you how to adjust your iPhone settings to restrict data sharing with third-party apps and ensure your iPhone is locked and secure.
Can You Change Apple Watch Ping Sound?
By Rachel Needell
None of us love change, unless of course it's a relaxing vacation somewhere peaceful. For a lot of Apple Watch lovers, the changes made to the iPhone pinging sound you use to locate your iPhone via your Apple Watch have been very unwelcome. Lots of people are asking, "Can you change the Apple Watch ping sound?" We've got the answers, but you're not going to like them.
4 Easy Ways to Turn Off AirPlay on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
You might have used AirPlay to share fun family videos, vacation photos, or a favorite song to different devices. AirPlay is a fun feature that allows you to share special moments with those you love within seconds. But what about when you want to stop sharing? We'll show you how to turn off Apple Airplay on your iPhone.
I was late to work twice in one week because my once-trusty Apple Watch alarm wasn't going off. I decided to investigate and discovered many potential reasons for the Apple Watch alarm not working that I'll share with you today! I'll also teach you how to set your Apple Watch alarm correctly so you can sleep worry-free.
Fitness App Not Tracking Steps? Change This One Setting
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If your iPhone Fitness app is not tracking steps, there's an easy fix. Barring a hardware malfunction in your iPhone or Apple Watch, you can fix your iPhone not tracking steps by changing your Privacy settings. Here's how to fix your Health and Fitness apps not tracking steps.
Hands on with the iPhone 14 Pro Max
By Susan Misuraca
Is the new iPhone as great as Apple says? Tune in to episode 191 to learn what the Dynamic Island, Always-On Display, 48 MP camera, and A16 chip are like in real life. David and Donna also share essential gear recommendations, from screen protectors, to MagSafe cases and chargers, to wireless earbuds.
How to Save Text in a Quick Note on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
At first, I wasn't sure how useful the Quick Note feature would be. But now, the ease with which I can quickly save things has really made Quick Notes an invaluable part of the Notes app. I'll show you how you can save text from a website or an image to Quick Notes so you can bookmark all the information you want without having to click out the app you're using.
How to Enable Cookies on Your iPhone
By Brian Peters
Website cookies have a pretty bad reputation today, and while it is not undeserved, it's often overstated, and most sites use cookies to make their everyday use a much smoother experience. If you're finding some of your favorite sites difficult to use for reasons like needing you to log in on each visit, it may be time to turn cookies back on.
