By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Apple Reminders grocery list feature that automatically sorts grocery lists into categories is a lot of fun and has the potential to make shopping easier, unless it miscategorizes items. When that happens, it seems easier just to write the whole thing manually in your Notes app, but there's actually a very quick fix! Here's how to fix when your iOS 17 grocery list is not working.
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone 15 Action button is an exciting feature, but it can be a little overwhelming to decide what to do with it since there are so many options. I'll help you figure out the best ways to use this button that are actually practical. Let the customization begin!
By Rhett Intriago
The latest version of iOS introduced a feature that automatically transcribes audio messages sent through the Messages app. This certainly comes in handy if you’re unable to listen to an audio message, as you can just read what the message says in the form of a text. But what should you do if your iPhone is running iOS 17 and audio message transcription is not working? Read on to find out how to troubleshoot this issue.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Message previews are handy for allowing you to catch a quick glimpse of texts, but they also allow prying eyes to see private conversations. If you have a friend or coworker who has a bad habit of trying to glance at incoming texts, turning off message previews might give you some peace of mind. Find out how to hide messages on iPhone by disabling previews.
By Rhett Intriago
Achieving your goals with Apple Fitness+ has become much more accessible thanks to custom workout plans in iOS 17. You can now build a plan that fits your needs and helps you stay on track. Read on to find out how to get started!
By Hallei Halter
It's important to update iPhone software regularly, so why not make your iOS updates automatic? Instead of getting notified when it's time for an iOS update and putting it off, you can enable your iPhone to download the iPhone software update by itself when the new iOS update becomes available. Read on to find out how to enable automatic updates on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
If you’ve recently upgraded to an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you might have noticed that the Ring/Silent switch has been replaced with a button. Apple calls this the Action button. By default, this button toggles Silent mode off and on but can be customized to perform other functions as well.
By Rachel Needell
iPhone's screen record feature is amazingly useful for capturing exactly what's happening on your iPhone's screen. When you're finished screen recording on iPhone, the video will automatically save to your Photos app for easy access. However, have you wondered how long the iPhone can screen record? We have the answers below!
By Rhett Intriago
So you’ve just purchased a new Apple Watch and you’re eager to get started with using it. But when you try to pair it, the Apple Watch won’t pair without an update. This is seems to be a common problem that you may run into when trying to connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone. Luckily, it can be solved pretty easily.
By Conner Carey
Did you know that when your iPhone is locked, you will be prompted with the Slide to Answer feature when someone calls, but when it's unlocked, you can tap the green button to answer or the red button to decline? This makes it tricky to send calls to voicemail when your iPhone is locked. Here's how to make calls go straight to voicemail.
By Conner Carey
If you're an avid iPhoneographer, there are certain camera settings you may want to be standard in the Camera app on your iPhone. You can preserve a few different camera settings so that you don't have to enable your preferred settings every time you go to take a picture. Let's take a look at how to save Camera settings on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
The haptics in your iPhone make the device feel more responsive when tapping the screen or when the phone vibrates with a notification. If they’re not working, it can make your iPhone feel like it’s slowing down or not quite registering your touches, or you might miss important notifications. Read on to find out how to fix haptics on your iPhone when they don't seem to be working properly.
StandBy mode is a feature in iOS 17 and later that is sometimes called nightstand mode. It will turn off automatically unless you have an iPhone with an Always-On display. Even if your Always-On display is toggled on, using Focus modes such as Sleep Focus will turn the StandBy mode screen off automatically. However, as long as you have Always-On display toggled on, you can adjust a single StandBy setting to make sure your screen never turns off.
By Rhett Intriago
You can now create different profiles for Safari, enabling you to separate your tabs and bookmarks for work, school, personal life, and more. The latest version of iOS allows you to have multiple profiles, each with its own settings and browsing data. You can have different Safari browsing experiences for all your different needs. Read on to find out how this new feature works!
By Leanne Hays
Listening to podcasts can be a relaxing way to fall asleep, and when you use the Sleep Timer, you can drift off without having to worry about sleeping through the best parts of an episode or draining your battery. Here's how to use the Apple Podcasts Sleep Timer to help you fall asleep without missing any content.
By Leanne Hays
If you haven't used Focus modes on your iPhone yet, it's a great way to prevent distractions from calls, texts, and apps. It's incredibly versatile and useful with features like location-based activation. Learn how to turn on a Focus for specific locations, so your device doesn't start buzzing and beeping just when you need it to be quiet.
By Leanne Hays
When you enable automatic updates for your apps, the iPhone will update all your apps at once instead of requiring you to manually update each app individually. To enable automatic updates for all your apps, open Settings and enable Updates inside the Automatic Downloads menu. Let's learn how to save time by setting all your iPhone apps to update automatically.
By Rhett Intriago
Night mode on iPhone is a feature that makes low-light photography easier. It allows the camera sensor to capture more light than normal so that a photo with little lighting can still come out crystal clear. However, sometimes, this feature will activate when it isn’t really needed, and its delayed photo capture can be annoying when you're not expecting it. Here’s how to turn off Night mode on iPhone quickly.
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone’s date and time settings are surprisingly important to ensure the device functions as intended. If the date or time is incorrect, you can quickly adjust it in the Settings app.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can you use Apple Pay without Wi-Fi? You can! Here's what you need to know about using Apple Pay to make purchases when you don't have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. You can even use it in Airplane Mode!
