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Answered: What Does the “i” in iPhone Stand For?
By Rhett Intriago
Apple released it’s first smartphone in 2007. They called it the iPhone, following a similar naming scheme as the iPod and iMac before it. Now, Apple uses many products and services with “i” in the name, like iPad, iMac, iPhone, iCloud, and iOS. But why does Apple like to add an “i” to the names of its products? Let’s find out!
Check Out the Weather Widgets Added in iOS 17.2
By Rhett Intriago
There are three new versions of the Weather widget that have been added with iOS 17.2. Now, you can see a more detailed view of the day’s forecast, a daily forecast, or the sunrise and sunset times. Here’s how to find these handy new widgets.
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How to Delete Apps on Apple TV Quickly & Permanently
By Elisabeth Garry
Did you install an app on your Apple TV you no longer need? Learn how to delete Apple TV apps to navigate your apps list quicker or permanently to free up space. In this article, we’ll go over how to delete apps on Apple TV vs uninstalling them.
How to Share Apple Music Lyrics & Song Clips on iPhone
By Devala Rees
Whether you're arguing about proper lyrics to a song or you simply want to share a musical mood with someone, it's handy to know how to send song lyrics on iPhone. We'll walk you through how to send Apple Music lyrics via various sharing methods, plus how to send the whole song if you can't decide which lyrics to send.
How to Sync iPhone to Mac
By Emma Chase
When you sync content from iPhone to Mac, not only do you safeguard things like photos, videos, and files against potential loss, you also make it easier to access those things on either device as you see fit. The process for how to sync iPhone to Mac is simple, but requires an extra step the first time you do it. We'll show you how to sync iPhone content to a Mac.
The 6 Best Safari Extensions for iPhone & iPad
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Safari extensions can boost your browsing in many ways, from blocking adds, to finding deals, and even to doing good things for the environment. Now that Safari extensions are available on your iPhone and iPad in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, you may be wondering what's the best way to use them on your device, and which extensions are reliable and worthwhile. Here are the best iOS Safari extensions and what each one can do for you.
Buyer's Guide 2021: The Best Speakers for Your Space
By Nicholas Naioti
Looking for the best portable, Bluetooth speakers or some great, loud speakers to complete your home stereo setup? We've reviewed the best speakers of 2021 to help you find the right sound for your space.
How to Create a Shared Music Playlist with Apple SharePlay
By Ashleigh Page
Apple SharePlay is a new feature that allows you to play movies and music during your FaceTime calls. It's fun to listen to music together, and even more so when everyone can add their favorite tunes. Let's cover how to play music on FaceTime and make a shared playlist.
Buyer's Guide 2021: Best AirTag & AirPods Accessories
By Elisabeth Garry
As some of the smallest Apple devices, AirPods and AirTags are easy to misplace or damage. Luckily, with these cool AirPod cases, AirTag keychains, and more, you'll have a breeze keeping your devices secure while you're on the go.
Buyer's Guide 2021: The Best Earbuds & Headphones
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Headphones and earbuds make great presents for the audiophiles in your life or even a treat for you. We've shopped around for the best earbuds and cool headphones so you don't have to. Below, you'll find our top picks.
How to Play Music on FaceTime with Your iPhone or iPad
By Ashleigh Page
FaceTime just received a major upgrade with the Apple SharePlay feature, which was released with iOS 15.1. You may be wondering, what is SharePlay? This feature allows you to play movies and share music on your FaceTime calls. We'll show you how to play music on FaceTime calls with SharePlay.
Did you capture a memorable photo but you'd like to adjust depth and darkness to give it a richer, more polished feel? This simple tip is for you. We'll show you how to use Black Point on iPhone to edit photos for beautiful results.
How to Watch a Movie on FaceTime with SharePlay
By Elisabeth Garry
The wait is over, and SharePlay is finally here! This new feature lets you watch movies on FaceTime with your friends using a variety of different streaming platforms. In this article, we'll show you how to watch together on FaceTime using SharePlay.
How to Downgrade iOS & Return to the Previous iPhone Software
By Ashleigh Page
Struggling with buggy software or simply dislike the latest features? Apple doesn't make it easy to revert back to a previous software version. Before you begin, we'll cover some important things you need to know before you reinstall iOS software, then we'll walk you through how to downgrade iOS versions.
How to Solve Safari Browsing Issues by Disabling Private Relay
By Ashleigh Page
Safari not connecting to internet or not loading pages on iPhone? The iOS privacy features are exciting, but can cause incompatibility issues with certain websites. With Private Relay, some people are finding that Safari is failing to load web pages or recognize the internet connection. Read on to learn what Private Relay is and how to disable this feature in Settings.
SharePlay: How to Work Out with Friends Using Apple Fitness Plus
By Elisabeth Garry
The highly anticipated SharePlay feature has finally debuted with iOS 15.1. Now you can make your own group workout class in Apple Fitness Plus using SharePlay, right from the comfort of your own home! We'll show you how to do a group workout with FaceTime's SharePlay feature.
How to Clean AirTags
By Elisabeth Garry
AirTags help us find our most frequently lost possessions, which means they spend a lot of time getting lost themselves: getting stuck in grimy couch cushions, under dusty furniture, or even out in the literal dirt. In short, they get dirty, and if we're not careful, they get all dinged up. Let's learn how to clean AirTags and how to prevent them from getting scratched.
Find My Not Working: The Easiest Way to Fix It
By Ashleigh Page
Why is Find My iPhone not working? Or perhaps the Find My Friends function is giving you trouble? Whether you're having issues viewing the location of your Apple device or friends, we'll show you how to check, troubleshoot, and properly enable the needed settings.