Whether you use Apple's subcription music service or simply use the Apple Music app to listen to music you've purchased, here are 18 tips that will help you get the most out of the Music app, from creating music playlists to asking Siri to play the next track. Click on the headings for even more information about each Apple Music tip.
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25 All-Time Favorite iPhone Tips
By Jim Karpen
We’ve collected our 25 favorite iPhone tips from our popular and free Tip of the Day email newsletter. Our readers are finding that these tips help them enjoy their iPhone more and use it more effectively. The headline for each tip links back to a more version of the tip, replete with screenshots.
How to Turn Off the 5 Most Annoying iOS 10 Features
By Sarah Kingsbury
There's a lot to love about iOS 10, Apple's latest mobile operating system. But there are some features users don't love. At all. Ever since Apple released iOS 10, we've been hearing from readers who want to know why iPhone can't slide to unlock anymore and what is going on with the iPhone Home button, how to fix iMessage so they can send message effects, and where in iPhone screen settings they can turn off Raise to Wake. If you've been wondering how to turn off the most annoying iOS 10 features, we've got the answers below.
Tip of the Day: How to Install iOS 8 on Your iDevice
By Sarah Kingsbury
If you've decided to update the software on your iPhone or other device, consider waiting until the initial rush of downloads has passed; this will allow you to avoid longer download times or installation fails. When you're ready to update, make sure you check out these tips on downloading and installing iOS 8:
MacBook Screen Flickering? The Easy Way to Fix It (macOS Sonoma)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my MacBook screen flickering? Before you panic and run to an Apple store, there are several easy fixes you can try to get your computer screen steady again. Here's how to fix MacBook or MacBook Pro screen flickering.
How Do I Know If I Have AppleCare?
By Rhett Intriago
AppleCare+ is incredibly convenient for those with Apple devices. It protects you in case you ever damage your device, and in some instances, from theft and loss. However, how do you know if you have AppleCare? There’s an easy way to find out.
How to Get Your iPhone Microphone to Stop Listening to You
By Leanne Hays
Have you ever wondered, "Is my phone listening to me?" The truth is, yes, it's listening. However, it's not a nefarious iPhone monitoring scheme; it's only so your iPhone can meet your needs more easily. Still, if you want to change your Siri and app settings to stop this from happening, we can help! Let's get started.
How to Check the Weather Forecast on Your iPhone
By Hallei Halter
If you're wanting to know what the weather or temperature is in your current location or somewhere else, you can open the Weather app on your iPhone and get the current and weekly forecast. Thanks to Locations Services, you don't even need to enter your current location to get the local weather. Your iPhone will know where you are and show you what weather and temperatures to expect.
How to Indent List Items in the Notes App on the iPhone & iPad
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're like me and depend on your Notes app to organize your life, it can be frustrating to realize there's no tab key to indent on iPad or iPhone keyboards. Nested lists in the Notes app make navigation easier and let you mark tasks as partially done, and indenting blocks of text can draw attention to quotes or important items. But without an obvious option on the keyboard, how does one indent text in the Notes app? It's easier than you think.
Share Contact Photo on iPhone: Automatic or Contacts Only
By Rachel Needell
Once you've created and customized your Contact Poster, you can share it with the people you're chatting with in Messages. This is a great way to display your personality with people in Messages, but you can also set the feature to share with only contacts or to always ask before sharing.
How to Change Your Game Center Username on iPhone
By Conner Carey
With iOS 10 on iPhone and iPad, the Game Center app we’re used to is gone. Apple ditched the app, but most Game Center features remain. Within apps, you can still sign into Game Center. It will track your score for the Leaderboards and take a tally of your in-game achievements. But without a designated app, how do you change your Game Center username? Here’s how.
How to Set an Alarm on Your iPhone or iPad
By Hallei Halter
This article will tell you how to set an alarm on your iPad or iPhone. Setting an alarm can be extremely helpful. Besides helping you wake up at the right time, if you have to pick someone up or run an errand at a certain time, an alarm you can save time or prevent a mistake. Here's how to set an alarm in your iPhone or iPad's Clock app.
Customizing the apps in your Apple Watch Dock puts all the information and functionality you need at your fingertips. To get started, you'll need to open the Watch app on your phone and select the My Watch tab to edit the apps that appear in your Apple Watch Dock. Here's everything you need to know to customize your Apple Watch Dock!
Why is Portrait Mode Zoomed In On iPhone 13 Pro & Pro Max?
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have some of the best smartphone cameras on the market. Despite the impressive features, many users are experiencing problems with their new iPhone cameras. One common issue is that photos taken in Portrait mode are too zoomed in. This is easy to fix!
How to Remove a Glass Screen Protector from iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Got a scratched or cracked screen protector? Removing a glass screen protector is fairly simple and it can be replaced at home. Before getting started, I'll cover some common household items to make the process even easier, and then walk through how to remove a screen protector from your iPhone or other Apple device.
Apple Universal Clipboard: Copy & Paste Between Devices
By Conner Carey
If you have multiple Apple devices, you can copy or cut something from one device and paste it to the other. This productivity feature is extremely helpful for starting something on one device and completing it on the other device. Apple calls this the Universal Clipboard, and the feature couldn’t be easier to use. Read on to find out!
How to Watch a Movie on FaceTime with SharePlay
By August 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 Bookmark All Open Safari Tabs at Once
By Tamlin Day
Sometimes you need to close all your tabs in Safari on your iPhone to get the browser to run smoothly, but that can mean losing important pages you’d like to read another time. This tip will teach you how to instantly save all your open Safari tabs as bookmarks on your iPhone or iPad so you can easily find them again later.
Have you noticed the Photos tab in the Photos app doesn't display all the photos you took at last night's party or from your morning walk? You can turn off Summarize Photos to view photos, as in ALL photos, in the Photos app. When Summarize Photos is on, the Photos tab chooses key photos to display. For example, if you took multiple photos of the same flower, Summarize Photos will have one or maybe two displayed when you browse the Photos tab. Here's how to turn off Summarize Photos so you can view all photos on your iPhone.
AirPods Pro Noise Cancelling Not Working? Find the Fix Here!
By Rhett Intriago
One of the biggest draws of the AirPods Pro is its Active Noise Cancellation, which uses external microphones to detect sounds around you and filter them out. However, your listening experience may be negatively impacted if your AirPods Pro noise canceling is not working. In this article, we’ll go over what to do to help resolve the situation.