Did you know that you could change the iPhone screen to grayscale? Benefits of a black and white iPhone include better readability for individuals who are color blind. It also slows down your iPhone battery drain and some experts believe that using grayscale on your iPhone might help reduce or break phone addiction. Here’s how to turn on toggle on iPhone grayscale mode.
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How to Use Face ID to Make Purchases on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
Most people use Face ID as a quick way to unlock their iPhones and login to accounts. However, the feature can also be used to make purchases whether they're made in-store, online, or within an app. Let's dive deep into how to make purchases using Face ID.
How to Send a Location from Apple Maps
By Leanne Hays
We've probably all had the experience of finding a cool new restaurant or amazing bookstore, only to struggle to remember which block it was on when we try to go back. Now, when I find a place that I know friends and family will love, I can easily send the exact address directly from my Maps app so they can find it, too. Read below to learn how to send a location on iPhone using Apple Maps.
How to Hide Photos on Your iPhone
By Conner Carey
So you want to know how to lock and hide photos on your iPhone. Well, the iPhone allows you to hide photos, but only in iOS 16 can you properly lock albums. In this article, we'll show you to lock and hide photos in the Hidden album right in your Photos app.
How to Bookmark in Safari on Your iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Tired of searching for a website or webpage in the Safari app every time you need to refer to it? We'll show you how to add a bookmark on your iPhone or iPad, and where to find the bookmarks on your iPhone. Now, you can skip the search and easily find the website you're looking for every time. Let's go over how to bookmark on iPhone.
How to Stop iPhone from Dimming: 2 Ways
By Rich Hall
Tired of your iPad or iPhone screen going dim or dark while you're using your device? The auto-lock and screen dimming features can help you save battery, but can also be frustrating if you're trying to read an article! Below, we'll cover how to turn off auto-lock on your iPhone and how to stop your iPhone from dimming too quickly.
How to Turn On Flash Notifications on iPhone
By Paula Bostrom
How do you turn on the flash notification on iPhone? There are times when we might need an extra alert if an important message or phone call is expected. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or just work in a noisy environment, you can use the LED flash on your device's camera to alert you to calls or other notifications. Here's how to turn on flashlight notifications on iPhone.
How to Use Slide to Type on iPhone
By Cullen Thomas
With swipe to text on the iPhone keyboard, you can compose words by swiping from letter to letter without lifting your finger from the virtual keyboard, and the phone predicts what word you want by noticing when you hesitate or change directions. You can also switch back and forth between swiping and tapping to type, as you prefer. Let's get started with iPhone swipe texting.
How to Use the App Library on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Learn how to access, use, and customize your App Library on your iPhone. It shows every app on your iPhone and lets you search them using the search bar, alphabetically, or by grouping. In this article, we'll show you how to find, navigate, and customize the App Library on your iPhone so that you can keep your Home Screen organized.
How to Sync Apple Calendar with Google Calendar
By Hallei Halter
Many users maintain both Google Calendar and their iPhone Calendar app at the same time, which can be a pain to manage. Having two separate calendars can lead to missed appointments, confusing notifications, and other issues. If this sounds familiar, we can help! We'll walk you through how to sync Google Calendar to the iPhone Calendar app for simpler scheduling.
How to Search Events in the Calendar App on iPhone & iPad
By Hallei Halter
Know you have a birthday party to go to this month but can't remember the date? Need to see when your last haircut appointment was? Here's how to search the Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad to find events and their dates. You'll have to have the events already saved to your Calendar, but most holidays (like Easter or Ramadan) are automatically entered in the Calendar app by default.
How to Search Pictures on iPhone & iPad by Object
By Conner Carey
The Photos app is getting better at recognizing what’s in a photo, making it much easier to find exactly the picture you're looking for. If you’ve been wondering, “How do I search by image on my iPhone?” we'll cover how to use the search function to find objects in your photo library.
How to Turn On Find My iPhone
By Abbey Dufoe
Learning how to turn on Find My iPhone and how to add a device to Find My iPhone is essential if you want to see the location of your devices when they get lost or stolen. It is impossible to set up Find My iPhone once your device is misplaced, so it is vital to check your Find My iPhone settings as soon as possible.
How to Charge iPhone Wirelessly, without a Charger & More
By Olena Kagui
It can be confusing to figure out how to best charge your phone, between the new iPhone cable, different iPhone wireless charger options, and various iPhone charger and adapter combos. This article will cover all that and more.
How to Dictate & Edit Texts without Siri
By Tamlin Day
Being able to make hands-free calls and send texts can come in handy when you're trying to multitask. Siri is a common method for dictating texts, but not everyone wants to enable Siri. Luckily, you don't need Siri to dictate texts in Messages. You can even use this method to edit out mistakes. Let's dive in with how to use voice-to-text on iPhone to dictate and edit texts without Siri.
How to Delete Photos from iPhone in Bulk & Individually
By Conner Carey
Deleting photos from your iPhone is a great way to free up storage, and we'll show you how easy the Photos app makes it to delete multiple pictures at once. We'll also go over how to recover deleted photos from iPhones or permanently delete them.
How to Find Serial Number for iPhone or iPad
By Leanne Hays
Have you ever needed to know how to find the serial number for your iPhone or iPad? These unique numbers can be used to identify your devices, so knowing how to find them is important. In this article, we'll go over what exactly serial and IMEI numbers are, why you might need them, and the easiest ways to track them down. Read on to learn more about how to find the serial number for your iPhone or iPad.
How Accurate Is Find My iPhone: 5 Tips to Improve Accuracy
By Olena Kagui
Is Find My iPhone accurate? It depends. There are several factors that can impact accuracy and understanding them can help you potentially locate your device. I’ll answer all your burning questions and give you tips that will make it easier to recover your iPhone in an emergency.
In Apple's native Notes app for iPhone and iPad, you can designate a note to always appear at the top of your list under the Pinned tab. This is helpful if there’s a note you consistently refer to, such as the one you use for grocery shopping every week. You can also pin multiple notes to the top of your list. Here’s how to pin a note to the top of your Notes list on the iPhone.
How to Find Your Lost iPhone Using Apple Watch
By Ashleigh Page
We’ve all misplaced our iPhones at one point or another. The good news is that you can use your Apple Watch to ping your iPhone or get directions to it. This way, you can avoid needlessly overturning sofa cushions! Here’s how to find your iPhone using an Apple Watch.
