Is it possible to delete an Apple ID account permanently? The answer is yes, but it does come with some complications, such as losing access to your iCloud storage and iMessages. We'll cover some less extreme options for solving problems with your Apple ID, then learn how to deactivate and delete an Apple ID permanently if that's the right step for you.
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How to Turn On Back Tap on the iPhone
By Erin MacPherson
How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone—2 Easy Ways!
By Conner Carey
Need to transfer photos to a new iPhone? Share snapshots with friends? We’ll cover how to use iCloud for easy photo transfer to a new phone, and how to use AirDrop for a quick and secure way to share your latest vacation photos with friends. Read on to learn how to transfer pictures from iPhone to iPhone!
How to Check Which iOS Version You're Running on Your iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Staying on top of iOS software updates will keep you in the know about the hottest new features for your iPhone. So how do you know which software version your iPhone is using? Fortunately, it's simple to find out. We'll show you two ways to do it!
How to Use Call Waiting in FaceTime
By Abbey Dufoe
Can you get incoming calls while on FaceTime? Yes! With FaceTime call waiting, accepting incoming calls and putting your FaceTime call on hold is easy. When someone calls you while you’re on a FaceTime call, you have two options: End & Accept or Decline. If the calls are both FaceTime Audio (FaceTime without video) or one is a regular phone call, you'll be able to Hold & Accept. This fast tip will show you how to answer calls and place calls on hold using FaceTime call waiting, so let's dive in.
How to Sync iPhone to Mac
By Emma Chase
When you sync content from iPhone to Mac, not only do you safeguard things like photos, videos, and files against potential loss, you also make it easier to access those things on either device as you see fit. The process for how to sync iPhone to Mac is simple, but requires an extra step the first time you do it. We'll show you how to sync iPhone content to a Mac.
How to Make Your Own Emoji on iPhone with the Emoji Me App
By Leanne Hays
iPhone emojis and Memoji stickers are fun to send to friends and family, but if you have an older phone that can't create emojis, or you're looking for the best emojis for every occasion, you can try a third-party app. So, how do you get an emoji that looks like you? You can make your own emojis with Emoji Me Face Maker. Emoji Me, a free custom emoji maker, lets users custom design their own free emojis and send them in sticker or GIF form in the Messages app.
How to Crop a Picture on iPhone & iPad
By Rheanne Taylor
The Photos app makes it easy to rotate or crop images. If you want to crop a square or rectangular photo on your iPhone or iPad, the Photos app has all the functionality you'll need. If you want to crop an image into a round photo, we've found a free third-party app for this. Let's cover how to crop a picture on your iPad and iPhone.
This article will tell you what to do if you forgot your Screen Time password including how to recover your Screen Time passcode and how to turn off your Screen Time password. Forgot the Screen Time passcode (formerly known as the Restrictions passcode) or need a Screen Time passcode reset? Don't panic! Here’s what to do if you forgot your Restrictions passcode on your iPhone or iPad.
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 Delete Bookmarks in Safari on iPhone
By Emma Chase
Overwhelmed by scores of old and unused bookmarks in Safari? You can delete Safari bookmarks easily to free up space and make finding what you need much easier. We’ve laid out how to delete bookmarks on Safari in just a few simple steps. Let's get started!
How to Add Friends to the People Album in the Photos App
By Conner Carey
Apple's Photos app includes a People album that makes it easy to find every picture of the same person, organized into separate sub-albums. Here's how to add a friend or family member to the People album if the Photos app hasn't included them.
How to Forward Calls on iPhone
By Conner Carey
It's very simple to forward calls from your iPhone. Call forwarding on iPhone automatically directs incoming calls to a different number. Let's walk through how to forward calls to another number on your iPhone.
How to Take Burst Photos on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Have you ever tried to capture the perfect picture of lightning during a summer storm? Or have you attempted to take a photo right as your nephew shot the game-winning goal? If so, then you know how difficult it is to get the right shot at the right time. That's where Burst mode comes in. We'll walk you through questions like what is burst mode on an iPhone, and how to take burst photos.
5G UC Meaning: The Difference Between Each 5G Network
By Rhett Intriago
You’ve probably heard a lot about 5G, the latest standard for cellular networks. Most modern phones are built with 5G antennas, giving you the fastest cellular speeds available. However, each mobile phone carrier seems to offer different variations of 5G, including 5G UC, 5GE, 5G+, and 5GUW. What do all of these abbreviations mean? Read on to find out!
How to Find & Search Safari Reading List on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Your Safari Reading List contains web articles you've saved to read at a later time. In this article, we'll cover how to find the Reading List on iPhone in Safari, how to search for a saved article, and how to save articles for offline reading. Let's get started!
How to Make a Ringtone for the iPhone with a Voice Memo
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 ringtone in just a few simple steps.
How to Find IP Address on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Is there an IP address on an iPhone? Yes, and we'll show you how to find an iPhone IP address with Wi-Fi and without Wi-Fi.
How to Use App Switcher on iPhone
By Conner Carey
Want to know how to quickly switch between open apps or close apps running in the background? We'll show you how to access and use the App Switcher on your iPhone so you can quickly view and close your open apps.
How to White List Senders in Mail App on iPhone
By Emma Chase
The iPhone Mail app allows you to flag certain senders as “safe senders.” This is also called white listing. When you white list a sender, you're telling the Mail app that emails from this sender are safe, so their emails will appear in your inbox instead of your junk mail. We'll walk you through how to stop emails going to junk by marking them as safe in the Mail app.