Screen addiction is a real issue for many smartphone users, and Apple has a solution. There are several Screen Time features that can help iPhone and iPad users become aware of how much time they spend on their devices and cut back if needed. One of these settings is called Downtime, and we'll go over what it is and how to use it.
By Kenya Smith
If you have used the Weather app on your iPhone, it can be confusing to understand what certain symbols and color bars mean. We all know what the sun and the cloud with rain symbolize, but what about the symbol of the sun hiding behind the cloud or the moon with the stars? Let's dive deep into iPhone Weather app symbols, colored bars, and their meanings.
By August Garry
Are you a Reminders devotee ready to take your use of the app to the next level? If so, Smart Lists can help you configure your Reminders app to get reminders exactly when you need them, where you need them. Let's dig into how to use Smart Lists in the Reminders app.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is Apple Pay not working? Hitting obstacles at the point of payment is an extremely frustrating experience, and can even land you in a real pinch. Luckily, there are several troubleshooting steps you can try when you run into problems with Apple Pay, and we'll go over them all here. Here's what to do when Apple Pay won't work.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my Apple Music not working? This question usually hits at the most inconvenient of times, like when you're just getting into the car and want your road-trip playlist or when you're about to hit the treadmill and want upbeat tunes to keep you going. Here are all the reasons why your Apple music isn't working and how to fix each one.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How do you uninstall Safari extensions? If you downloaded a Safari extension and found it to be cumbersome or annoying, you'll want to know how to delete extensions from Safari. Luckily, it's easy to do and doesn't involve mucking about in the App Store at all. Here's how to delete an extension on Safari.
By Olena Kagui
There are many surprising ways to work with PDFs on an iPhone and iPad. The first step is to learn how to get PDFs on your device and convert files into PDF documents. It isn’t as intuitive as it should be, so I will walk you through the steps to save PDFs on your iPhone and iPad.
By Olena Kagui
Learning how to use the Files app on iPhone and iPad will make it easy for you to create, edit, and sign PDFs directly on your handheld device! The Files app is native to your iPhone and iPad, and you can use it to edit existing PDF documents, fill them out, and mark them up.
Did you capture a memorable photo but you'd like to adjust depth and darkness to give it a richer, more polished feel? This simple tip is for you. We'll show you how to use Black Point on iPhone to edit photos for beautiful results.
By Leanne Hays
Tired of receiving spam texts? You can report spam texts right in the Messages app. Once you've made your report, you can block the number that the potential text message scam came from, and never receive a call or message from that number again! Let's get started learning how to report junk text messages on your iPhone.
By Cullen Thomas
Have you ever wanted your iPhone to automatically read your texts to you? It's possible! With this feature turned on, when you're sitting in the car, or out on a walk at night, Siri will announce your messages' contents as they arrive. Let's cover how to turn on the feature and have Siri read your text messages.
How do you change your AirDrop name? It’s easy and only takes a few seconds but will differ slightly between your Apple devices. You can change your AirDrop name to something more personalized to help you easily distinguish between devices. Below, we'll cover how to change your AirDrop name on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Screen cover bubbles not only look tacky, but they can also obscure your screen and make touch gestures more difficult on your phone. While your initial instinct might be to remove the screen protector and re-apply it, this should be a last-ditch measure, since this process can be messy and reduce the strength of the adhesive backing. To help avoid this, we've compiled a list of clever and easy tips to help remove air bubbles from under your screen protector.
By Tamlin Day
This article will show you how to add a folder to iPhone email. Creating a new email folder on an iPhone or iPad is quick and easy, and it can really upgrade your email organization. Let's learn how to create a folder in Mail on an iPad or iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is a fantastic fitness tool and your personal wearable heart rate monitor! Unfortunately for fans of Apple Fitness, treadmills generally can't pair directly to your Apple Watch. The workaround to connect your Apple Watch to a treadmill like the NordicTrack Elite 1000 is a third-party heart rate monitor app. I'll teach you how to connect your Apple Watch to your treadmill and explain why this is a fitness game-changer!
