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React to Messages with Emojis & Stickers (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone’s tapback feature will be receiving an upgrade in iOS 18. The handy reaction feature allows you to give messages a thumbs up, a thumbs down, or a heart, or react with laughter or shock. The latest version of iOS gives you even more tapback reactions!
Apple Passwords: How To Use the New App (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have a dedicated Passwords app. Your iPhone passwords used to be stored in iCloud Keychain, which you could access from the Passwords section in Settings. Let’s take a tour of the new iPhone password app!
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How to Unlock a Keyboard on Your Mac—the Easy Way!
By Olena Kagui
Unlocking your Mac keyboard is easy, but the steps depend on whether you have a built-in, Bluetooth, or third-party keyboard. It may seem that your Mac keyboard isn't working when it is actually locked. We'll teach you how to unlock the keyboard on your Mac without a hassle!
Answered: What Is the Flower on iPhone Camera?
By Rhett Intriago
If you have a Pro iPhone, you've probably noticed the flower icon in your iPhone camera when taking photos. Usually, this icon only appears when you're taking close-up photos. Below, we'll cover how to use and disable the Macro mode flower icon.
How to Drop a Pin on iPhone in Google Maps
By Leanne Hays
How do you mark a location on Google Maps on an iPhone? You drop a pin! Here's how to drop a pin on Google Maps on your iPhone, so you can save favorite locations, your parking spot, your location at the moment, and more!
Why Is Safari So Slow on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Why is Safari so slow on my iPhone? If Safari is slow to load, you may have too many tabs open or not enough iPad or iPhone storage available. There are a few other ways to fix Safari acting slow, too. Read on to find out!
iPhone or iPad Stuck in Headphone Mode? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPhone or iPad is stuck in headphone mode, you won't be able to hear any audio from your device except via headphones. There are several reasons why your device might be stuck in headphone mode: you might have outdated software, a dirty headphone port, water damage, or incompatible headphones. Usually, the issue can be quickly solved by toggling Airplane mode and off. However, if that doesn't work, we'll cover the common solutions to get your audio working again!
How to Fix Apple Watch ECG Not Working
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch ECG is one of the most useful apps you can have on your device. You can use it to keep track of your heart health and share the results with your doctor. However, if the ECG is not working, you won’t be able to see the results you need. Here’s what you can do to fix it.
How to Get Automatic Birthday Reminders on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Nobody likes to miss their friend's birthday. Especially if you don't use social media, it can be easy to forget the exact day a person was born. That's why I like to have my iPhone send me notifications automatically on an important person's birthday. Here's how to set it up!
Decipher Laundry Symbols with Your iPhone Camera
By Rhett Intriago
Everyone has seen the mysterious laundry symbols on their clothes, but nobody seems to really know what they mean. I, for one, always have to look up what the symbols actually mean to make sure I’m washing my clothes correctly. Luckily, the latest iOS software makes it easy to identify laundry tag symbols.
How to Download Movies on MacBook
By Olena Kagui
If you want to watch a movie on your MacBook offline or without interruption when your internet is slow, downloading it is the way to go. There are many third-party apps and websites that let you download episodes of shows and movies. While it is possible to do it for free, the safest way is to use trustworthy apps that you have a paid subscription to, such as Amazon Prime Video.
Apple TV Remote Replacement: Everything You Need to Know
By Olena Kagui
Did your Apple TV remote break or get lost? If you need an Apple TV remote replacement, you’ll have to identify your Apple TV model and device. I’ll explain everything you need to know about getting a replacement Apple TV remote so that your new remote pairs seamlessly and will work perfectly with your Apple TV.
Find Out Which App Is Using Your Camera or Microphone
By Rhett Intriago
Apple values privacy and is dedicated to keeping your iPhone secure. Apps on your device can only access your microphone and camera if you give them permission. Not only that but when any app does that, your phone will let you know. Here’s how to check what app is using your camera or microphone.
How to Remove Tickets from Apple Wallet
By Olena Kagui
Every card, key, pass, or ticket that you add to your Apple Wallet stays there until you manually delete it. Depending on the type of ticket or pass you have, the steps to delete it can vary, but they are easy to delete once you know what to look for.
Organize Your iPhone Home Screen & Apps
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Your app collection is one area that can quickly make your iPhone feel disorganized. Your Home Screen becomes cluttered and soon you’re swiping through page after page, trying to figure out where the three apps you actually use ended up. Here are some tips to get your apps under control.
iPhone Alarm Volume Low? How to Make an iPhone Alarm Louder
By Leanne Hays
Is your iPhone alarm volume low? Here's how to change the alarm volume on your iPhone or iPad if you've already increased the volume but the alarm sound is still quiet.
10 Unique Things to Do on FaceTime
By Olena Kagui
FaceTime has been a valuable communication tool, keeping loved ones in touch for over a decade. The SharePlay feature has brought so many new possibilities to FaceTime users, such as playing games, watching movies, cooking, exercising, reading, and even playing the piano together!
Message Blocking Is Active: What It Means & How to Fix It
By Rhett Intriago
It can be frustrating to try to send a text only to receive a message back telling you that message blocking is active. The message provides no context or further information on how to disable message blocking. Let’s go over what message blocking is and how you can turn it off.