Long battery life and quick charging are two features that iPhone and iPad users like me enjoy on a daily basis. There are various ways that an iPhone can be charged. When your phone is on, it's easy to confirm that it's charging by checking the battery icon. However, if your phone is completely out of juice and you can't see the iPhone charging icon, how do you know if your phone is charging? What about your iPad?
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How to Get an App Back on the Home Screen of Your iPhone (2023)
By Sarah Kingsbury
If apps have disappeared from your Home Screen on an iPhone or iPad, you should check your App Library and look for hidden Home Screens. If you accidentally deleted the app, we'll show you how to restore deleted apps on an iPhone Home Screen. Whatever the reason you can't find an app, we'll show you how to add an app back to your Home Screen!
FaceTime Not Working? Fix FaceTime Issues 10 Ways (iOS 16)
By Cullen Thomas
Is FaceTime not working for you? If you're wondering why your FaceTime keeps failing, we have the fix for your FaceTime problems. Whether FaceTime won't connect, keeps hanging up, is unavailable, or is otherwise not working the way it's supposed to, here's how to fix the issue.
How to Use Safari Reader Mode on iPhone & iPad (2023)
By Jim Karpen
Safari Reader view on iPhone and iPad allows you to read a web page without distractions so that only the text and photos are left. I personally find that this makes the article easier to focus on, and gentler on my eyes. We'll walk you through how to use Safari Reader mode and turn it off when you're done.
How to Share ETA on iPhone with Apple Maps (2023)
By Tamlin Day
Sharing your ETA with a contact using Apple Maps allows you to keep a friend or colleague up to date on your arrival time so that you can focus on driving. You can share your ETA, route, and current location with a contact using the Maps app on your iPhone.
How to Create a Group Chat on iPhone (2023)
By Conner Carey
Are you wondering how to create a group text on iPhone? You can create a group chat on your iPhone to stay in contact with multiple people simultaneously, including by adding Android to the iPhone group chat. Now let's learn how to make a group chat on iPhone using the Messages app.
Voice Isolation on iPhone Cuts Out Background Noise (2023)
By Rachel Needell
If you ever find yourself in a crowded space desperately trying to get the other person to hear you during a FaceTime call, then this is the tip for you! Luckily, Apple has some handy built-in Mic Mode features that allow you to adjust your microphone settings and filter out any background noise so your voice stands out better. We'll show you how to turn Voice Isolation on and off.
How to Get Siri to Tell a Bedtime Story (2023)
By Rachel Needell
With the popularity of AI chat interfaces like ChatGPT, you may have forgotten that Siri has the ability to do some storytelling of her own! There are a few things you can ask Siri that will prompt some entertaining responses, but asking her to tell you a story is probably my favorite. Here's how it works!
Neat & Tidy Notes: How to Draw with Lines & Grids in the Notes App
By Rachel Needell
Just when you thought the Notes app couldn't get any better, you learn that you can actually turn a note into graph paper, or create evenly spaced lines that help you maintain straight writing. This is a super handy tip, especially if you're drawing out a math problem or simply want to take handwritten notes on some lined paper. The Notes app can do it all! Let's get into how to add lines and grids to Notes.
Where Do AirDrop Files Go? Your Questions Answered (2023)
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.
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.
How to Buy Kindle Books on iPhone & iPad (2023)
By Conner Carey
What to Know
- You can't buy Kindle books on the Amazon app or Kindle app.
- You can purchase Kindle books by accessing the Amazon.com website with Safari or another browser.
- For easier purchasing, add a shortcut to your Home Screen taking you directly to the Kindle Store on Amazon.com.
If you've ever wondered what the iPhone symbols on top of the screen (in the status bar) or in the iPhone Control Center are trying to tell you, then you've come to the right spot. Apple uses iPad and iPhone status icons and symbols to show a lot of information in a very small space. Here are iPhone symbols and their meanings explained; your guide to the most common iPad and iPhone status icons.
Charging Your iPhone from an iPad: Is it Possible? (2023)
By Kenya Smith
Fixed: Can’t Clear History in Safari on iPhone & iPad (2023)
By Kenya Smith
How to Change the iPhone Mail Font (2023)
By Leanne Hays
Memoji Maker: How to Make a Memoji Look Just Like You (2023)
By Leanne Hays
What to Know
- Open a message thread or start a new one, tap the Memoji icon, then tap the add icon. Create your memoji to your specifications from there.
- iOS 16 includes some new hair colors, lip colors, and nose options.
- To edit a Memoji, open a message thread or start a new one, tap the Memoji icon, then tap an existing Memoji to edit it
Here's a time-saving feature to boost your productivity: Lock Screen apps. You can open the Notes app directly from the Lock Screen of your iPhone. Lock Screen Notes are helpful for quickly marking down all the notes, checklists, links, and sketches that you want to have close at hand, without having to unlock your device. Let's get started learning how to add Lock Screen Notes to your iPhone so you can master this feature.
How to Create a Custom Map Guide in Apple Maps (2023)
By Tamlin Day
Whether you’re planning a cross-country road trip or an eventful day with a loved one, creating your own personal Apple Maps Guide is a great way to ensure a good time. An Apple Maps Guide is a feature in the Maps app that allows you to create a list of places you'd like to go, sort of like having a personal handheld travel guide.
Send Files Fast: How to Send a PDF via Text on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you want to attach a PDF to a text message, it's actually quite simple. You just need to have uploaded the file to your iCloud account so you can access it through the Files app. If you need to figure out how to text a PDF file, I'll walk you through the steps.