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5 Best Apps for Playing Guitar
By Rachel Needell
As someone who learned how to play the guitar from an ancient, deteriorating songbook, I was eager to jump on apps that simplify the learning process. While nothing can beat face-to-face lessons or professional training, taking advantage of the technology of today is a fantastic way to improve your skills. Whether you just want to learn to play that new song you heard on the radio or are ready to record a song, these five apps are perfect for the guitar player at any stage in the learning process.
iView: iPhone, Apple Watch, AirTags & Alzheimer’s
By Hal Goldstein
Last year, a close family member, I’ll call her R, was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Apple products have made life a little easier and safer for both of us. Never technically adept, R uses an older model iPhone to make and receive calls and enjoy the Lock Screen photos I create.
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iOS 16 Release: Should You Update to Apple's Latest iPhone OS?
By Brian Peters
The new version of iOS is here, bringing a lot of exciting new features, but also a lot of bugs. Does the good outweigh the bad? Should you update to the new version immediately or hold out for a more stable release that might also include delayed features? We'll break down the pros and cons here.
How to Enable Cookies on Your iPhone (iOS 16)
By Brian Peters
Website cookies have a pretty bad reputation today, and while it is not undeserved, it's often overstated, and most sites use cookies to make their everyday use a much smoother experience. If you're finding some of your favorite sites difficult to use for reasons like needing you to log in on each visit, it may be time to turn cookies back on.
How to Schedule an Email in Gmail on iPhone & iPad
By Kenya Smith
It’s Friday afternoon, and you need to send an email to one of your co-workers. But they left work early. You could send the email right now, but you want to make sure your co-worker sees it as soon as you send it. Fortunately, Gmail has a feature where you can schedule emails at a certain time to prevent sending emails during the weekend or late at night if the person lives in another time zone. Let's learn how you can schedule an email in Gmail using an iPhone or iPad.
How to Add Quick Note Using Your iPhone's Share Sheet
By Kenya Smith
You're browsing Safari on your iPhone, and you see a recipe or a crafting project that you want to make. Usually, you would leave Safari, open Notes, type or paste the information, and return to where you started. With iOS 16, you can now add notes from an app without switching apps, thanks to Quick Notes, a feature that previously could only be used on an iPad or Mac. Adding Quick Notes is even faster when you use the Share Sheet. We'll show you how to add Quick Note with Share Sheet.
Do you love the convenience Quick Note gives you for saving links, quotes, and more? The only thing that could make it more convenient would be if you could access Quick Note more easily. Well, good news! You can add Quick Note to Control Center and access it with a swipe.
Identify Mystery Numbers: How to Find No Caller ID on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you've received a call from an unknown number or a number that displays as No Caller ID, be careful! Telemarketers and scammers often intentionally hide their number or even display a fake number to hide their identity. We'll show you how to unmask No Caller ID numbers on your iPhone by using *69 or third-party apps to track unknown callers. Once you have this information, you can report the unknown caller and adjust your settings to silence or block the unknown number.
How to Stop Medication Reminders on Apple Watch & iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
With the release of iOS 16 and watchOS 9 came a feature that allows you to enter the medications you’re taking regularly, input the dosage, and set when you would like to be reminded to take them. However, if you stop taking a medication, or only take a certain medication as needed, you may not need the reminder anymore. Let's go over how to turn off medication reminders on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
How to Merge Calls on iPhone to Create a Group Call
By Belinda Sanmiguel
You don't have to use Zoom or Skype for group calls! You can also make three-way (or more) calls with your iPhone's FaceTime and Phone apps. Below, we'll show you how to make a conference call on your iPhone.
How to Check Beats Battery on an iPhone in iOS 16
By Rachel Needell
If you're anything like me, you're listening to music all day, every day. And if so, you know making sure your headphones are fully charged is a top priority when it comes to being prepared for the day. Headphones like Beats are great because they have a ridiculously long battery life. That's why it's super convenient to be able to check your Beats battery life directly from your iPhone. While most Beats have a way to indicate their battery reserve via lights, that requires you to take your headphones off. I'll show you how to see Beats battery life on iPhone in four different ways.
How to Access Your Quick Notes on iPhone with iOS 16
By Rachel Needell
Quick Notes has been a really useful feature on iPad for some time. But now that the feature has come to iPhone as well, the feature has really become even better. While accessing your Quick Notes on the iPad and the iPhone are slightly different, there is a universal way to get to Quick Notes on all your devices. I'll walk you through how.
How to Remove Background from Image on iPhone (iOS 17)
By Rachel Needell
One of the most useful features on your iPhone is the ability to cut out an image from a photo and paste it anywhere you normally can paste text and images, like creating a sticker. And the best part about this super fun tip is that it's also super easy! Using artificial intelligence, you can use your iPhone to perfectly crop an object out of a picture with a simple tap of your finger.
How to Check for Interactions between Medications (iOS 16)
By Rhett Intriago
With iOS 16, the medication tracking function in your iPhone Health app is incredibly useful for ensuring you’re taking all of your required medications on time. It also includes medication interaction information so you can see if your medications interact with each other. Here’s how to view medication interactions in the Health app on your iPhone.
How to Use the Health App to Remember to Take Medications
By Olena Kagui
Many people use reminders on their iPhones to remember to take their daily prescriptions and vitamins. With iOS 16, you no longer need to search for the best app for prescription drugs because your Health app can now track your medications, send you reminders, and even alert you of any interactions.
How to Mark iMessage as Unread on iPhone (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
There are many reasons why you may wish to mark a message as unread. I like to do it when I read it but don’t have time to answer right away. If I leave it marked as read, chances are I’ll forget to answer later. Let me show you how to mark an iMessage as unread on your iPhone!
How to Copy & Paste Photo Edits on iPhone & iPad
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Do you love taking photos? Whether you're a casual photography fan or a professional content creator, you likely want consistency in your photo editing. Instead of making the same changes to each of your images, now you can make the changes to one image, then copy those edits to another image. Let's cover how to copy photo edits on iPhone Photos.
How to Convert Currency with Live Text on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Rhett Intriago
If you often travel abroad, the Live Text feature on your iPhone is a handy way to scan for text in your Photos or Camera app. Once the text is detected, you can copy the text, translate it, and even convert currency amounts. Below, we'll show you how to convert currency on your iPhone using the Photos or Camera app.