By Hallei Halter
Did you know you can create your own custom ringtones for incoming texts and calls? Simply record a voice memo and use GarageBand to create a unique ringtone without using a computer. We'll show you how to make a voice memo a ringtone on your iPhone in just a few simple steps.
By Rachel Needell
Some iPhone users are reporting that, for certain contacts, they are receiving an error that says, "Contact Card is not available for FaceTime," This article will cover what contact card not available for FaceTime means, and five ways to fix it when the contact card is not available for FaceTime.
By Hallei Halter
Knowing how to navigate the Photos app quickly and easily may not be obvious. In this article, we'll go through a couple of how-tos so that you don't have to spend a long time searching for the right photos. Continue reading to learn Photos app shortcuts and how to navigate the Photos app using filters and search.
By Emma Chase
Ever spotted an extra charge from the App Store on your credit card statement and wondered where it came from? It's become more common for apps to have in-app purchases, even if the app itself is free. Here's how to turn off in-app purchases on your iPhone or iPad.
By Conner Carey
Did you know you can take Live Photos of a FaceTime call? Just like with other Live Photos, this means you'll have a still image of your FaceTime screen that, when activated, comes to life for a few seconds. Here's how to turn on FaceTime photos and how to take a pic on FaceTime.
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever checked your saved passwords and seen a message about compromised passwords on your iPhone? This is Apple’s way of helping you stay secure. When you see a compromised password notification on your iPhone, it’s your iPhone letting you know that some of your passwords are not as secure as you might think. However, if you do not need this warning, there’s an easy way to turn it off.
By Rachel Needell
A cool new feature added to the Camera app in iOS 17 is a level. It appears on the iPhone screen as you are taking your photo. The level will help you ensure that the photos you take are as straight as possible without obstructing too much of the picture while you're taking it. Here's how it works!
By Erin MacPherson
So how do you save a picture from a text message on the iPhone? Saving photos from the Messages app used to be fairly tedious. Now you can download and save photos with the tap of a single button! We'll show you the quickest way to save photos from text messages, plus review where items are saved once downloaded.
By Erin MacPherson
These days we have so many logins to different apps and websites that it’s impossible to keep track of them all. Thanks to iCloud Keychain, you can view saved passwords within your iPhone Settings instead of having to remember them. The Keychain feature securely stores your login information for you and allows you to access the passwords from your other devices. We’ll show you two different methods to access your iPhone's password manager so you can always find your login credentials when you need them.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Apple is known for building high-quality laptops that justify their price point. But how long do MacBooks last while still functioning reliably? A MacBook Pro can last up to 10 years, and a MacBook Air can last up to 7, but this depends on many factors. We’ll explain how long MacBooks last based on their usage and the steps you can take to increase their longevity.
Sharing pictures from your iPhone can be fun, but did you know that there’s photo metadata attached that includes the location where you took the photo? Luckily, you can quickly remove metadata from photos to make sure that you are only sharing the image while keeping the location private.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Maps has long since proven itself as a reliable navigation app on par with competitors like Google Maps and Waze. Apple Maps offline is one of the most convenient features; here's how to use Apple Maps' offline maps.
By Rhett Intriago
If you ever lose access to your Apple Account, you’re not totally out of luck, as long as you set up an Apple Recovery Contact. By setting up a Recovery Contact, Apple can verify your identity through a trusted contact if you ever lose access to your Apple Account. Find out how to set up a Recovery Contact on iPhone.
By Jim Karpen
I have a lot of apps on both my iPhone and my iPad, and I can sometimes forget where I've stored them all. There's a much faster way to launch apps: simply ask Siri. Not only can you use Siri to launch and use apps, but Siri can also help you find and download apps of interest. Here's how to launch and control apps with Siri!
By Rhett Intriago
Enabling two-factor authentication is a great way to secure any account, but Apple takes things a step further with physical security keys. These fancy gadgets serve as an extra barrier to safeguarding your Apple Account from security breaches.
By Olena Kagui
Is a lack of sleep hurting your health? If, like me, you are among the one in three adults in America who don’t get enough sleep (according to the CDC), then you’re at risk for a whole host of health problems, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Fortunately, Apple makes it really easy to track your sleep with the Apple Watch. You can then use what you learn to make the lifestyle changes necessary to improve your sleep.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
It can be difficult to keep up with appointments, tasks, and activities, especially if you're coordinating with family members. Here's how to create a family calendar on an iPhone or iPad, how to share an iPhone calendar with family, and how to add an event to an Apple family calendar, so you can keep your schedule organized and up to date!
By Hallei Halter
I like listening to shows or music before I fall asleep. Unfortunately, I had a habit of falling asleep while the media was playing and would wake up to a dead device. Here's an easy tip to use the Clock's hidden sleep timer on your iPhone so that media will automatically stop playing.
Apple's Photos app includes a People & Pets album that makes it easy to find every picture of the same person or furbaby, organized into separate sub-albums. Here's how to tag iPhone photos to add a friend, animal, or family member to the People album if the Photos app hasn't already included them automatically.
