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Low Power Mode on Apple Watch

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.

The Hands-Free Solution to Bringing Your iPhone Everywhere

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What if you could avoid that moment of panic when you can't find your phone without having to fumble through your purse and pockets? You can do just that with the CASEBUDi Crossbody Phone Lanyard. Enjoy the security of knowing your phone is on you and is easy to access wherever you go. This hands-free solution frees up space and offers peace of mind, available for a special price during the Cyber week sale.

How to Turn On Battery Percentage

A few years ago, Apple made the decision to remove the ability to see the battery percentage in the battery icon on the iPhone. This decision was widely contested, and as of iOS 16, Apple has returned this extremely useful feature to iPhone users. While the battery display is not exactly the same as it used to be, it's pretty comparable and the best part is that it is so much easier to view your iPhone's percentage of battery at a quick glance.

create an interval workout on Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is a valuable tool for many fitness lovers, offering plenty of helpful workout and health-tracking features. The latest software, watchOS 9, includes options for customizing workouts and training intervals on your Apple Watch, including warmups and cooldowns. If you're unfamiliar with interval training, this is a type of workout where you alternate between periods of intense activity with short periods of rest or lower-intensity activity. Below, we'll cover how to create a custom workout, add a warmup and cooldown period, and create the intervals you need to best achieve your fitness goals!

Buyer’s Guide 2022: Best Earbud Picks

For many of us, our earbuds are our most important traveling accessory. From making the morning commute a little less mundane, to avoiding separation anxiety from your most recent favorite album, having awesome earbuds is a top priority for many. We've rounded up a list of our five favorite, non-apple earbuds to help you upgrade your listening experience. Let's get into it!

how to save images from Safari

Perhaps you've found an image you love online and want to save it as a gift idea or an inspiration for your latest creative endeavor. The problem is, how do you save a photo from Safari on your iPhone? To save a photo from Safari, you can either long-press an image to download it, or copy and paste it from Safari into one of your iPhone apps.

how to share iphone calendar with family

Life can get busy, and there are so many moving parts in our lives! It can be difficult to keep up with appointments, tasks, and activities, especially if you're often coordinating with family members. To help you out, we'll show you how to create a shared family calendar on your iPhone so you can efficiently keep your schedule organized and up to date. 

One of the most seamless features to arrive with iPadOS 16, iOS 16, and macOS Ventura is the ability to shift FaceTime calls from one device to the other with Handoff. This is especially useful when I want to switch from my iPhone to my iPad Air, which has Center Stage, a feature that keeps my face in the frame. With Handoff, you no longer have to hang up completely to switch devices.

Perhaps you received an interesting text from someone, only to find it was quickly edited. The iOS 16 software update brought a bevy of fun and practical features to the Messages app, and a key update is the ability to edit texts and view the edit history of messages you've sent or received from others. Below, we'll show you how to check the edit history of a text in the Messages app. 

Buyer's Guide 2022: Best Speakers

Calling all audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike! We've been testing out the best speakers on the market, both portable and hefty, to bring you a list of our absolute favs. We've narrowed it down to our top five speakers and sound systems that can either come with you on your next adventure or be the next staple in your home theater setup. 

Buyer's Guide 2022: Best Apple Watch Accessories of 2022

Although the Apple Watch is one of Apple's smallest devices, that doesn't mean it's not easy to accessorize. In fact, the Apple Watch has a surprising number of ways you can customize its look and appearance. Whether you're in the market for a new band or you're looking to add a case to your watch face, check out our favorite Apple Watch accessories of this fall!

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.

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