If you need some privacy during a FaceTime call, you have two options. You can mute FaceTime audio or pause FaceTime video during a call on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to mute the sound or stop the video feed during a call in the FaceTime app.
iOS 16
The Fast Way to Update All Apps on iPhone
By Conner Carey
App developers tend to release updates frequently, whether it be to fix bugs or add new features. Keeping your apps up-to-date ensures you have the latest stable version that is compatible with your version of iOS. If you're wondering how to update apps on iPhone all at once, this article is for you. Continue reading to find out how.
Quickly Delete an Email Account from Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Is your Mail app cluttered with inactive email accounts? If so, you can easily remove the email account from your iPhone. Unsyncing an email is a straightforward process, and the steps are the same whether you're deleting a Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook email account. Below, we'll cover how to remove an email account from your iPhone.
How to Merge Calls on iPhone to Create a Group Call
By Belinda Sanmiguel
You don't have to use Zoom or Skype for group calls! You can also make three-way (or more) calls with your iPhone's FaceTime and Phone apps. Below, we'll show you how to make a conference call on your iPhone.
Voicemail Not Working on Your iPhone? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPhone voicemail is not working, there are several fixes in cellular, carrier, voicemail settings, and more. We'll cover how to reset voicemail on your iPhone, so you can get your voicemail messages again!
Map Out a Run or a Road Trip with Apple Maps
By Rhett Intriago
Ever wanted to map out your route before going for a run? Or wanted to plan out all your stops on a road trip? Now you can do exactly that with your iPhone. Apple Maps now has a multi-stop route planner so that you can plot out your ideal running path.
Set Daily Move Goals on Your iPhone Fitness App
By Devala Rees
iOS 16 gave us an iPhone Fitness app that allows you to set a move goal based on calories per day. Then, similar to the Apple Watch Activity app, you close the rings each day as you meet your move goal. However, fitness goals vary widely between individuals and may need to be adjusted depending on your current situation. Below, we'll cover how to change the move goal on your iPhone Fitness app.
How to Change Alarm Sound to a Song on Your iPhone
By Paula Bostrom
Getting up in the morning can be challenging, and waking up to blaring or jangly alarm tones can make it even worse! The good news is that if you use your iPhone as an alarm clock in the mornings, you can choose to wake up to your favorite song instead.
Live Photos: The Complete Guide to iPhone Live Images
By Conner Carey
Learn about Live Photos, moving pictures that you can view, edit, share, turn into a GIF or video, or use as animated wallpaper. Here's our Live Photo guide, with tutorials for everything you can do with Apple's live pictures on an iPhone.
Apple Mail Follow Up: Explained
By Rachel Needell
You may have been wondering, "Why does my email say Follow Up?" Apple's native Mail app got a few new features with iOS 16, including the Follow Up feature, something that has been available on rival mail apps for some time. Using AI, the feature will remind you to follow up with someone if you haven't heard back from them after a certain amount of time. It's extremely useful for keeping things from slipping through the cracks! We'll show you how to use it and how to turn off Follow Up in Apple Mail.
Charging Your iPhone from an iPad: Is it Possible?
By Kenya Smith
How to Save Reddit GIFs on an iPhone: The Quickest Way
By Leanne Hays
Reddit is a valuable crowdsourcing website, but it's also a fun place to find and download GIFs! There's one snag, though. In order to save Reddit GIFs, you'll need to download another app first.
4 Easy Ways to Turn Off AirPlay on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
You might have used AirPlay to share fun family videos, vacation photos, or a favorite song to different devices. AirPlay is a fun feature that allows you to share special moments with those you love within seconds. But what about when you want to stop sharing? We'll show you how to turn off Apple Airplay on your iPhone.
Why Is My Data Not Working on iPhone?
By Conner Carey
Are you seeing No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad? If so, you're probably asking, "how do I fix my cellular data?" Whether you have Verizon, US Cellular, T-Mobile, AT&T, or another cellular service, we're here to help fix your data connection on iPhone.
Teach Siri How to Pronounce Names
By Leanne Hays
This might seem small, but for so many people, hearing your name pronounced incorrectly all the time can be a total annoyance. Maybe you’re tired of hearing Siri call you “Kevin” when your name is “Kevan.” Or, maybe you’re like me and you want Siri to call you something crazy but don’t want to change your name on the Contact Card, which is often shared amongst and between devices. Let's take a look at how you can teach Siri how to pronounce names.
How to End a FaceTime Call
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Learn how to hang up on a FaceTime call and how to leave a group FaceTime call to avoid those embarrassing situations where you stay on the line well after the call has ended.
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 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.
Where Do AirDrop Files Go? Your Questions Answered
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Where do AirDropped files go? If someone sent you something over AirDrop and you can't find it, you'll want to know where to find AirDropped photos and files. It depends on whether you're using a Mac or an iPhone, but generally, everything AirDropped to a Mac will go to your Downloads folder, and everything AirDropped to an iPhone will go to its associated app (e.g. Photos). Let's take a closer look.
