As of the update to iOS 14.5, Siri can now learn and remember which music service app you prefer to use when you ask it to play music on your Apple device! We'll show you how to activate Siri so that the virtual assistant will ask which music service to use, and then how to set your preference for later.
By Olena Kagui
You don't have to wait for the fall release of tvOS 15 to enjoy the ability to use your HomePod mini as a default speaker, spatial audio support, SharePlay, and new Siri controls. You can install the public beta of tvOS 15 today! I will walk you through the steps and explain the risks involved in enrolling in the Apple Beta Software Program.
By August Garry
Is your iPhone hotspot not working? It can be really frustrating when you need an emergency internet connection and can't get your hotspot to work. Luckily, we have a few troubleshooting tips for you that may get your iPhone hotspot up and running.
By August Garry
When I’m following walking directions in Apple Maps, switching between different views is an easy way to get clarity on my street route directions and plan any additional stops I might like to make. If you want to switch between different views, follow the steps below.
By Ashleigh Page
If you want to avoid manually typing in the address or business name of a location you often visit, this shortcut will help you to quickly find destinations you’ve recently searched for. Below, we'll walk you through how to view your Apple Maps history to find an address you’ve recently searched or visited.
By Ashleigh Page
Mac desktop organization tips are always handy for those who eschew clutter. Mac stacks make desktop organization simple, and customizing stack titles, order, and appearance makes using them even more fun. We’ll show you how to customize stacks on your Mac to suit your needs.
By Erin MacPherson
Your family members don’t need to have their own iPhone to enjoy the benefits of an Apple Watch. Our guide shows you how to use Apple Watch Family Setup to enable phone calls, messaging, and location sharing without a companion iPhone.
By Conner Carey
There's an Apple TV remote app available for download in the iTunes Store, but if your iPhone is running iOS 11 or later, you don't need it; your iPhone's Control Center automatically includes the Apple TV Remote app. The iPhone remote control feature is super convenient, especially if you've lost your Apple TV remote or want to use your iPhone keyboard to enter text in the search field on your Apple TV instead of slowly and painfully swiping through one letter at a time with your remote. Here’s how to set up the Apple TV Remote in your iPhone's Control Center to operate your Apple TV.
By Hallei Halter
Occasionally your Apple TV may start glitching or freeze, and need a restart. The Apple TV doesn't have a power button, but you can still restart it. Here are three easy ways to restart or reboot your Apple TV.
By Olena Kagui
Are iPads water resistant or waterproof? Unfortunately, no. Even the new iPad Pro isn't water-resistant, and it doesn't even have a water resistance rating. The best way to keep your iPad safe from water damage is by using a certified waterproof iPad case. Luckily, there is an option for every model, style, and budget!
By Sarah Kingsbury
Apple prides itself on making everything on its devices intuitive. So you could probably figure out how to make an emergency call on a locked iPhone pretty quickly. But do you want to take even those precious moments to do so in a real emergency? Why not learn how ahead of time? Read on to learn how to make an emergency call and how to activate emergency SOS on your model iPhone.
By Ashleigh Page
Occasionally, I’ll travel through rural areas with little or no cell reception. In these cases, I like to print my Apple Maps directions as a backup. Whether you prefer printed maps or just want the paper map as a backup, we’ll show you how to print map directions directly from your iPhone.
By Ashleigh Page
If you want to clear irrelevant destinations in your Apple Maps app, you can clear your recent search and location history. Once deleted, your past searches cannot be recovered, so if you decide you want to view your recent locations again, you will need to manually find or type in the address. Read below to learn how to clear Maps history on your iPhone.
By Ashleigh Page
An Apple Maps Guide is a collection of top destinations or experiences for a specific location or subject. Curious about the best mountain bike trails near Barcelona? Or the sweetest ice cream shops in San Diego? This information is readily available through iOS Maps Guides. Read on to learn how to plan a trip on Apple Maps using the curated collection of Guides.
By Olena Kagui
Did you know your Apple Watch has a very quick shortcut to switch between your most recently used apps? This is especially handy for multitasking. We'll show you this Apple Watch trick so you don't have to scroll through your apps list every time you want to open an app you're using.
By Conner Carey
Your Apple Watch can help you keep track of your fitness and other goals, but how do you see a workout once it's done? The watch itself doesn't give a very lengthy summary, and what if you need to look back at your workouts later? The Fitness app on your iPhone holds all the answers. We'll walk you through how to see previous Apple Watch workouts in Fitness.
By Conner Carey
Reminders are my favorite way to remember things I need to do or buy, and recent updates to the app make it easier than ever before. The Reminders app has historically allowed you to set a reminder to have a low, medium, or high priority, but now you can even sort reminders by their priority level! We'll show you how to set reminder priority in the Reminders app.
In iOS 14.5, you can now send your estimated time of arrival (ETA) to your contacts when you plan your walking or cycling or route in Apple Maps. Whether you want to let your friends know when to expect you, or you just want to make sure someone knows where you’ll be, this new feature helps you coordinate with others.
It's easy to enter your credit or debit card information when setting up Apple Pay on your iPhone. Here's how to use your iPhone's camera to add a credit card to your saved cards in the Wallet app.
By Conner Carey
Periods come at the end of almost every sentence, which means we’re doomed to continually tap the Numeric Keyboard button on the iPhone or iPad Numeric Keyboard. But, it turns out there’s a text shortcut for typing a period with only the space bar.
