iOS 16 is bringing a lot of new features to your iPhone, and one of them is the Shared Photo Library, which will let you set up a separate library that multiple people can access and add photos to. Here, we'll show you how to fill your Shared Library with relevant pictures right from the start, automatically.
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How to Leave a Shared Photo Library in iOS 16
By Brian Peters
Shared Photo Libraries are an interesting new feature in iOS 16 (available currently as beta software and as shipping software starting in September), but you can only join one at a time. If you've joined one and want to leave it so you can join or create another one, finding where to do so can be a little confusing. Whether you joined a Shared Library by accident, need to start your own, or just aren't finding the feature useful, we'll show you how to easily leave or delete a Shared Photo Library.
Buyer’s Guide 2022: Best Earbud Picks
By Olena Kagui
For many of us, our earbuds are our most important traveling accessory. From making the morning commute a little less mundane, to avoiding separation anxiety from your most recent favorite album, having awesome earbuds is a top priority for many. We've rounded up a list of our five favorite, non-apple earbuds to help you upgrade your listening experience. Let's get into it!
Buyer's Guide 2022: Best Speakers
By Nicholas Naioti
Calling all audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike! We've been testing out the best speakers on the market, both portable and hefty, to bring you a list of our absolute favs. We've narrowed it down to our top five speakers and sound systems that can either come with you on your next adventure or be the next staple in your home theater setup.
Two Easy Ways to Save Images from Safari on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Perhaps you've found an image you love online and want to save it as a gift idea or an inspiration for your latest creative endeavor. The problem is, how do you save a photo from Safari on your iPhone? To save a photo from Safari, you can either long-press an image to download it, or copy and paste it from Safari into one of your iPhone apps.
Easily Create a Shared Family Calendar on Your iPhone (iOS 16)
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Life can get busy, and there are so many moving parts in our lives! It can be difficult to keep up with appointments, tasks, and activities, especially if you're often coordinating with family members. To help you out, we'll show you how to create a shared family calendar on your iPhone so you can efficiently keep your schedule organized and up to date.
iOS 16 to Let You Unsend, Edit & Mark Messages Unread on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple is bringing much-needed upgrades to the Messages app in iOS 16. Many know the frustration of sending a message the second after our iPhone wrongly autocorrected a word, of sending a message to the wrong number, or wishing badly you could unsend that text. With iOS 16, we have the option to go back an undo or redo some of our choices.
How to Change Lock Screen on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
Let's say you have created some Lock Screens, and you get bored of using one of them. Now with the new iOS 16, you can easily switch between Lock Screens without going to your settings. This article will show you how to switch between Lock Screens on your iPhone.
iOS 16 Finally Brings a Customizable Lock Screen to the iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple is bringing significant Lock screen updates our way with iOS 16, allowing us to add widgets, customize the font and color of our time display, and even swipe between different Lock screen backgrounds if you're having a hard time choosing just one. Let's take a closer look at these new features.
How to Find & Use the iPhone Lock Screen Gallery in iOS 16
By Kenya Smith
The Lock Screen has gotten an upgrade thanks to iOS 16. You will be able to create various Lock Screens and customize them to fit your style and personality. You can do this in the Lock Screen gallery. Here’s how to find the gallery and how to use it.
How to Edit Lock Screen on iPhone (iOS 16 Update)
By Kenya Smith
Let's say you created a Lock Screen for your iPhone, but you're not satisfied with how your Lock Screen turned out. One solution is to create a new Lock Screen, but that takes a lot of work. Fortunately, iOS 16 allows you to edit your current Lock Screen without creating a new one. We will show you how to do this quick and simple task.
How to Create a Photo Lock Screen on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
You're probably familiar with how to use a photo as your Lock Screen, but with iOS 16, having a photo as your Lock Screen is even better. You will be able to edit photos and change the style of your photo to make a Lock Screen that fits your personality. Before you learn how to add different styles to your photo lock screen, let's go over the basic setup.
Apple Announces AirPods Pro 2: Here’s the Scoop on What’s New
By Ashleigh Page
Nearly a year after they were first rumored, Apple finally debuted the second generation of AirPods Pro at the September 7 "Far Out" event. With upgraded sound quality and longer battery life, this model also has a redesigned case, a more intuitive Touch Control sensor, and expanded charging options. Below, we'll cover the fun new immersive sound features and convenient upgrades.
How to Unsend iMessage After You’ve Sent It (iOS 16)
By Olena Kagui
We have all been in a situation where we sent a text and instantly regretted it or made an embarrassing typo that our friends still laugh about. With iOS 16, this uncomfortable situation can become a thing of the past! As long as you realize your mistake within two minutes of sending a text, I'll teach you how to take it back.
How to Set Up iPhone Focus Filters (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
You probably know that Focus mode helps you stay on track during activities such as exercising or work. Well, iOS 16 has added Focus Filters, which allow you to filter out distracting content in Apple apps and third-party apps that support the feature. In that way, you will be able to receive only essential content, such as content from co-workers while you're at work or notifications from family members while you're sleeping in case of emergencies. Here's how to set up Focus Filters on your iPhone.
WatchOS 9: Zeroing In on the Apple Watch’s Health & Fitness Capabilities
By Rachel Needell
Apple unveiled its new smartwatch operating system, watchOS 9, during the WWDC 2022 keynote address. These updates focus on perfecting the Apple Watch as a fitness device. While we did get some additional watch faces and updates to banner notifications, Apple’s focus with watchOS 9 is clearly on health tracking and fitness.
The iOS 16 Lock Screen makes it possible to customize your Lock Screen like never before. You can now add widget apps directly to your Lock Screen so that you can access information and stats at a glance without needing to unlock your iPhone. Especially if you are getting an iPhone 14 with an always-on display, this is definitely a productivity or entertainment game changer!
Baby's First iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Before my daughter was born, I was convinced I wouldn’t let her have access to any screens before the age of five, and after that I’d impose strict limits on her digital access. I shook my head at parents who bought tablet devices for their preschoolers.
Should You Buy the 2022 iPad Pro, iPad 10, or Apple TV?
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 192, hosts David and Donna share everything you need to know about Apple’s October iPad and Apple TV release. They’ll break down all the specs as they debate which iPad in Apple’s ever-growing lineup makes the smartest purchase. In the market for an Apple TV? Learn why now’s a better time than ever to make the leap.
If you've updated to iOS 16 or have a new iPhone 14, you've definitely noticed the new paste permission feature. Every time you want to copy text or data from a website or app to literally anywhere else, your iPhone will ask, "'App' would like to paste from 'App.' Do you want to allow this?" While keeping my info secure is always nice, I can't be the only one wondering if this is really necessary.