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Does Apple Pay Work without Internet? (iOS 17)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can you use Apple Pay without Wi-Fi? You can! Here's what you need to know about using Apple Pay to make purchases when you don't have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. You can even use it in Airplane Mode!
MacBook Screen Flickering? The Easy Way to Fix It (macOS Sonoma)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my MacBook screen flickering? Before you panic and run to an Apple store, there are several easy fixes you can try to get your computer screen steady again. Here's how to fix MacBook or MacBook Pro screen flickering.
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StandBy Turns Your iPhone into a Bedside Clock (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know that your iPhone can now act as a bedside clock? The latest version of iOS adds a feature called StandBy, which allows you to see information—such as the time, your calendar, photos, and weather—at a glance while charging your iPhone.
How to Find Out Your Anxiety & Depression Risks (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
Your iPhone cannot replace a real doctor, but it can help you identify your mental health risks in just minutes. With iOS 17, you can use the Health app to take a quick quiz that will let you know if you have any risk of experiencing anxiety or depression. You can easily share the results of these quizzes with your primary healthcare provider to consider any potential next steps.
How to Check iPhone Activity Log (iOS 17)
By Rachel Needell
If you're interested in the recent activity that's happened on your iPhone like your Apple purchase history, safari browsing history, or your Screen Time data, there are a few different ways to check. We're going the best ways to see recent activity on your iPhone.
It can be perplexing when your iPhone won't connect to Wi-Fi, but other devices will. Don't worry; we have the fix to reconnect your iPhone or iPad to Wi-Fi again.
Solve Crosswords in the Apple News App (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
Apple News has become a reliable news source for many, and with iOS 17, Apple has added a few extra features to make the upgrade to their premium subscription more worthwhile. One such feature is the addition of crossword puzzles.
Apple Watch Hidden Gems
By Rhett Intriago
Apple has packed a lot of power into a small case with the Apple Watch. As a result, many users miss some of the best functions that Apple doesn’t highlight. I’ve compiled this handy list of the coolest features that you might not have heard of to help you get the most out of your wearable.
How to Use FaceTime Hand Reactions (iOS 17)
By Rachel Needell
One of the cool new features that comes with iOS 17 is the ability to use your hands to create on-screen reactions that will transform your video call experience. The cool thing about this is, as long as you have installed iOS 17 on your device, this feature will work on any video call service, like Snapchat Video, Facebook Messenger Video, and a FaceTime call with an Android user. Here's how to trigger it!
View a Transcript of Audio Messages (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
There have been a number of new additions to the Messages app in the latest version of iOS that make it easier to use and navigate. Among those updates, audio messages in the Messages app are now automatically transcribed.
See Real-Time Transcriptions of Voicemails (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
Ever get a call from an unknown number, but don’t want to pick it up? Live Voicemail is a new feature that takes the iPhone back to the days of answering machines. Now, whenever you receive a call, you’ll be able to see a live transcription of the voicemail message being left by the caller, as they're leaving it.
How to Add Stickers to Photos on iPhone (iOS 17)
By Rachel Needell
With iOS 17, not only can you make a Custom Photo Sticker and send it via Messages or another texting app to your friends and family, but you can also add those stickers to images and documents using Apple's built-in Markup feature. Let's learn how to add Custom Photo Stickers to a variety of things using Markup!
How to Use Custom Photo Stickers in iOS 17
By Rachel Needell
iOS 17 has brought with it a bunch of cool new features. But the new Custom Photo Stickers is my favorite update yet. With iOS 16, we gained the ability to remove an image from the background of a photo. This takes that concept, streamlines it, and then gives us a bunch of new and fun ways to customize it. Here's how to make a sticker from a photo on iPhone with iOS 17.
How to Set Multiple Timers on iPhone (iOS 17)
By Rachel Needell
With the iOS 17, you can now set multiple timers directly in the Clock app without downloading a third-party app. Users are reporting that this feature is a game-changer for cooking, managing kids, or just general productivity. Here's how to use the new feature.
Customize Someone Else's Contact Poster on Your iPhone (iOS 17)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Contact Posters are one of the most fun new features to play around with, but you might not always want to use the picture someone else has picked out. Whether it's a painful reminder of an ex's new relationship or a picture you find a bit off-color, knowing how to change someone's Contact Poster is a handy tip as your friends go wild with customization. Let's learn how to do it.
Reduce Head & Eye Aches with Screen Distance Alerts (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
It can be easy to get distracted and unknowingly damage your eyes by holding your iPhone or iPad's screen too close to your face. iOS 17 introduces automatic alerts that remind you to hold your device at a safer distance, which reduces eye strain and can prevent headaches, bad posture, etc. Enabling these alerts can even help you build better habits over time.
How to Tag Cats & Dogs in the iPhone Photos App (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
Pets are part of the family, and with iOS 17, you can finally add cats and dogs to the People album! We’ll teach you how to get your Photos app to identify the pets in your photos as accurately as possible. This lets you search for specific pets among all your photos and even create pet-specific Memories.
How to Share AirTags with Family & Friends Safely (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
The frustration of not being able to share an AirTag location with family and friends has finally ended! Anyone running iOS 17 or later on their iPhone can safely share AirTags with up to five other people. Because only the shared AirTag location is tracked by the group, it's possible to share AirTags, even outside of an Apple Family Sharing group.
