By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can Apple track a package for you using the Wallet app? Allegedly, though as of this writing the feature is spotty at best. Apple did add tracking to the Wallet app in iOS 16, but only with partner services. Here's how to track orders in the Wallet app and what to do if it isn't showing up.
By Leanne Hays
Have you lost your Calendar events on your iPhone? One change in Settings will get your Calendar events back quickly. If your iPad or iPhone only deleted events, read on to learn how to restore your old calendar events!
By Leanne Hays
I spent most of my childhood in California and, despite 14 years of practice, have never quite adapted to the horror that is Midwestern winters. Fall is my very favorite time of year, yet as it progresses, the dread increases... Winter is coming.
By Rachel Needell
Stage Manager for iPad is Apple’s new multitasking solution for iPadOS 16. It allows you to work in multiple open apps at once, similar to how Split View works, but with Stage Manager, you can see more of your open apps and switch between them easily. In this article, we'll show you how to add windows to Stage Manager, even if you don't see them in your sidebar.
By Rachel Needell
Apple's new iPad multitasking tool, Stage Manger, arrived with iPadOS 16, and we're all excited to jump right into it. But before you can use Stage Manager to work in multiple windows at once, you have to learn how to activate the feature. In this article, we'll be showing you how to turn on Stage Manager from Settings or the Control Center on your iPad.
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch has had a Power Reserve Mode for a while now, but the latest version of watchOS replaced it with a Low Power Mode that works more effectively. This feature allows you to continue using your watch while turning off nonessential functions to save as much battery as possible. We’ll go over how this mode works, how it differs from Power Reserve, and how to switch it on and off.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Watch Double Tap is similar to the AssistiveTouch accessibility feature designed to let you control your watch with just one hand. This nifty setting is an awesome shortcut for anyone, as it allows you to quickly answer and hand up calls on your Apple Watch without having to touch your display. Sound convenient? We'll show you how to enable the Double Tap Gesture and answer calls on your Apple Watch using these simple gestures!
By Leanne Hays
USB-C cable vs. Lightning cable: both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, but how are they different? Which is better, Lightning or USB-C? And which cable is set to become the industry standard? We've got the answers to all your questions.
By Rhett Intriago
Setting up iPhone Calendar recurring events in your calendar can be incredibly useful for helping you to keep track of meetings, birthdays, holidays, etc. We’ll show you how to add recurring events to iPhone calendar so that you never miss an important date again.
By Olena Kagui
The new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have a Dynamic Island at the top of their screens instead of the static notch on other iPhone models. It can display a lot of exciting information, including Now Playing. If you find it distracting or want to take a screenshot without the whole world knowing your guilty pleasure song, you can temporarily hide it in one swipe!
By Rhett Intriago
If you have multiple calendars in your phone, assigning unique colors to each one allows you to easily differentiate between different events. We’ll show you how to change calendar colors on iPhone so that you can keep things organized.
By Devala Rees
By default, when you ask Siri to send a text message, Siri will repeat the message and ask for your confirmation before sending. However, if you often use Siri to send text messages, you might find this extra step time-consuming and annoying! The good news is that you can easily enable a hidden setting so that Siri will immediately send your text without requiring confirmation.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While the bigger screens of our iPads can be good for visibility, you might still be wondering how to increase the font size on your iPad. Fortunately, your iPad screen is very customizable. Learn how to quickly change your iPad font size, so you can read and browse with maximum comfort.
By Olena Kagui
So many people are saving time by adding their transit cards to their Apple Wallets. But did you know that you can refill your transit card directly from the Maps app? The biggest reason to do this is that you can first check how much your commute is going to cost, then top up the correct amount. I’ll show you how it works!
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Do you frequently send emails for work or personal use? Whether you want to get ahead in your work week, or just avoid sending emails in the wee hours of the morning or late at night, scheduling an email can help you save time and get it off your to-do list! Let's cover how to schedule an email in your iPhone Apple Mail app.
By Olena Kagui
Public transportation makes getting around a city easier, especially now that you can add your Transit Card to your Apple Wallet! It doesn't matter if you already have a plastic or paper card that you want to convert to a virtual one or if you want to create a brand new one directly in your Wallet app while traveling.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Is your iPhone dictation not working? Many users have found this to be the case after updating to iOS 16. Fortunately, in most cases it's just a matter of a setting being switched off. Here's how to fix that, as well as some other things to try if Voice to Text on your iPhone isn't working.
The iPhone Always-On Display is a new feature of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This setting displays useful information on the Lock Screen while keeping it dim, but you may have noticed that it stays annoyingly bright when charging. If this issue is bothering you, we'll show you how to deal with it by enabling Sleep Focus mode!
By Devala Rees
If you have a Wi-Fi password saved on one of your Apple devices, you can easily share the password to your other devices. This way, you can avoid manually typing the Wi-Fi password on each device. If you often connect your various Apple devices to new networks, this simple trick can make your setup much more convenient! Here's how to share Wi-Fi passwords between your iPhone to Mac.
By Rhett Intriago
You can quickly end phone calls by simply pressing the power button on your iPhone. While this is a handy feature to have, it can also lead to accidental hang-ups, since your fingers tend to rest on the Side button when holding the phone up to your ear. You can prevent the power button ending calls from the Accessibility settings on your iPhone.
