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Solved: Why Won’t Videos Play on My iPhone?
By Rachel Needell
One of the best things to do on the iPhone is watch videos. But sometimes, the videos won't play on iPhone. If you're wondering, "Why won't videos play on my iPhone?" here are a few potential solutions.
Have you ever tried to make a call from Contacts or a text thread, only to see that the iPhone contact call button is grayed out, so you can't make the call? Here's how to fix this annoying iPhone call button problem!
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2024
(Sponsored Post) By Rachel Needell on Thu, 04/25/2024
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
How to Fix This Accessory Is Not Supported on iPhone Error
By Kenya Smith
You’re attempting to charge your iPhone when all of a sudden, the message, “This accessory may not be supported” suddenly pops up on your screen. There are multiple reasons why your iPhone gets this certain pop-up. We’ll show you six things to do when your iPhone won’t support an accessory.
How to Restore Apple Watch Firmware from iPhone in iOS 15.4
By Olena Kagui
Previously, if your Apple Watch firmware ever became corrupted, restoring an Apple Watch from a backup used to require a visit to the Apple store. The new software updates make it possible to restore Apple Watch firmware directly from an iPhone! We’ll teach you when to restore your Apple Watch and how to do it from your iPhone!
How to Open Spotify Links in Apple Music & Vice Versa
By Rachel Needell
You may have been wondering how to convert a song from Apple Music to Spotify or how to share a Spotify song to Apple Music. With the App MusicMatch, this is now possible. With this app, you can share a Spotify song link and convert it to Apple Music or translate a Apple Music link to Spotify.
Which New iOS 15.4 Emojis Are You Actually Using?
By Susan Misuraca
In the 180th episode, David and Donna share which of the dozens of new iOS 15.4 emojis they’re actually using, from heart hands to melting face. Also, they explain why you might be seeing a blank gray box in place of the new emojis! Other topics include adding your driver’s license to Apple Wallet in states that support this feature and moving your cursor with precision when typing.
How to Use a YouTube Ad Blocker on iPhone
By Brian Peters
YouTube is the most widely-used platform for sharing and watching videos, but no one enjoys its ads, which are annoying, intrusive, and often unskippable. There are two main options for viewing YouTube without ads, and they each have have their pros and cons. In this guide, we'll help you pick one and show you how to set them up.
How to Cancel Disney Plus on Your iPhone
By Brian Peters
Have Disney Plus? Don't want it anymore? While the official app makes watching Disney Plus on your phone easy, canceling your Disney Plus subscription is a bit less straight forward. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to cancel your Disney Plus subscription with a direct subscription from Disney.
How to Restore iCloud Backup to iPhone: The Easiest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
There are many ways to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup. However, the easiest way to restore from iCloud, or your computer, is to use Finder. Once you've connected your iPhone to your computer via cable, you can restore a backup to your iPhone from the Finder menu. Here's the easiest way to restore iCloud backup to your iPhone.
How to Restore iPhone from an iTunes Backup
By Elisabeth Garry
If you're wondering how to restore a backup to a new iPhone with iTunes, or you just need to know how to load an old backup onto your existing iPhone or iPad, this article will show you how. Note: These steps work for Mac users running macOS Mojave or earlier and for PC users. If you have a newer Mac, check out our article on how to restore an iPhone from Finder.
In early June, during the WWDC keynote, Apple is expected to reveal all the new features coming to its various operating systems. Rumors concerning iPadOS 16 point towards particularly exciting new features for iPad users. Here’s everything we know so far, from possible announcement and release dates to some interesting potential features coming to iPadOS 16.
How to Turn Off Raise to Wake on iPhone
By Gressa Cedergren
Have you ever reached into your bag or pocket to find that your iPhone flashlight has accidentally been turned on? This can be frustrating on days when you already have low iPhone battery. While you can't remove the flashlight shortcut from the lower-left corner of your Lock screen, you can disable this iPhone setting to stop it from happening. Below, we'll show you how to turn off Raise to Wake on your iPhone.
How to Make International Calls for Free on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Travel season is in full swing! Whether you're planning a business trip or an out-of-country getaway, you will likely need to make some international calls back home. The good news is that there are free ways to call internationally without the added data and usage fees. So, how do you call internationally on your iPhone without the extra charges? We'll discuss the most common apps that allow free international calling, as well as the pros and cons of using each platform.
How to Accept Shared a Album Invite on iPhone
By Brian Peters
Shared Albums let you add photos and videos to a collaborative photo album, but first, you have to know how to join a shared album. Here's how to accept a Shared Album invite, and what to do if a shared album invite is not showing up.
How to Edit Launchpad on Mac
By Rachel Needell
Launchpad is an easy way to access all the applications installed on your MacBook or iMac. But over time, Launchpad may become cluttered, making it a chore to find the apps you’re looking for. We’ll go through all the steps to help you learn how to delete applications from Launchpad, how to add an app to Launchpad on Mac, and more.
All the New Emojis from iOS 15.4
By Rachel Needell
You may be asking, what are the new emojis of 2022? Apple debuted its latest round of emojis with iOS 15.4, and emoji updates are always exciting! These new emojis are now available as of the iOS 15.4 update released on Monday, March 14th. Let's dive into all the new emojis for you to enjoy.
How to Force Quit on a Mac
By Rachel Needell
Sometimes while using an app or program it may stop responding. In this case, you will need to force the Mac program to quit. Read on to learn how to force quit a Mac app, how to force quit multiple applications, and what to do if force quit isn’t working.
What to Do If Your iPhone Keeps Asking for Apple ID Password
By Brian Peters
A common problem many iPhone users encounter is that their device will begin asking them for the Apple ID password repeatedly, even when the password has been entered correctly. There are several possible reasons this could be happening, but luckily most of the solutions are simple and easy to try! In this troubleshooting guide we will walk you through the troubleshooting steps in order from the simplest, to most drastic.