iPhone emojis and Memoji stickers are fun to send to friends and family, but if you have an older phone that can't create emojis, or you're looking for the best emojis for every occasion, you can try a third-party app. So, how do you get an emoji that looks like you? You can make your own emojis with Emoji Me Face Maker. Emoji Me, a free custom emoji maker, lets users custom design their own free emojis and send them in sticker or GIF form in the Messages app.
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How to Filter Pictures on iPhone Photos App (2023)
By Erin MacPherson
When I do a photo search on my iPhone, it's not usually easy to find the picture or video I'm looking for. Fortunately, Apple has updated the Photos app and added ways to search for, filter, and find photos on your iPhone and iPad. Here's how to use filters in the All Photos section of your Photos app.
How to Turn Location Services On or Off on iPhone & iPad (2023)
By Conner Carey
Apple allows customers to turn Location Services on or off and customize Location Sharing on iPhone and iPad. You can allow more or less location information to be share with all apps, or choose your location settings app-by-app. We'll also go over how to share your location with members of your Family Sharing group, and turn off location sharing.
How to Stop Roaming Charges on iPhone When Traveling in 2023
By Abbey Dufoe
Say you’re taking a trip abroad or somewhere else outside your carrier’s service area. You can turn on your phone and use Wi-Fi when you’re near a connection, but what about if you leave your hotel? There’s a simple way to avoid roaming charges when you’re traveling, and it lives in your iPhone settings (this tip also applies to cellular models of iPads). Here’s how to turn off cellular data to avoid roaming charges on your iPhone while traveling.
How to Post a Live Photo on Facebook from iPhone (2023)
By Leanne Hays
You can post Live Photos on Facebook, but you have to turn the Live Photo into a video or GIF first. (Tumblr also supports these formats). Once you’ve turned your Live Photo into a video or GIF, you can share live images on social media.
Apple's Photos app shows a key photo or thumbnail for each person included in the People album on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to change that thumbnail in a few easy steps.
Can someone hack my iPhone? How do I know if my iPhone is hacked? These are questions our readers ask a lot. The answer is Yes. iPhones can be hacked, even with the ever-increasing layers of security Apple implements to protect our devices. With your safety and sanity being a top priority in this technological world, let's take a look at how you can protect your iPhone from hackers and viruses.
We know that group messages on your iPhone or iPad are a great way to communicate with several people at one time; but one question remains, how many people can join an iMessage on an iPhone or iPad?
How to Make Siri Mad, Plus Funny Things to Ask Siri (2023)
By Conner Carey
While Siri can do plenty of helpful things, people want to know how to make Siri cuss or beatbox; they want the funniest things to ask Siri. Whether you want Siri to tell you joke or make the AI mad, there are tons of fun things you can ask Siri and just as many hilarious responses. Here are 33 funny things you can ask Siri for jokes, laughs, and harmless chaos.
How to Use a Filter on a FaceTime Call (2023)
By Leanne Hays
The FaceTime app is the free Apple video chat app, and it's a fun way to connect with friends and family when hearing their voices just isn't enough. You can use filters on FaceTime just like you can with Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, and more. There are a bunch of FaceTime filters for iPhone, including a FaceTime beauty filter, a few black and white choices, and much more. Let's get started learning how to put filters on FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad. Also, check out our updated comprehensive FaceTime guide for more cool ways to use the FaceTime app!
How to Navigate iPads with No Home Button (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The first iPad without a Home button debuted on Halloween in 2018, and while change is always a little scary, losing the Home button doesn't have to be a horror story. While it may be a bit of a shock at first, and you may find yourself asking, "where is the home button on my iPad," most users find they adjust to the lack of the Home button rather quickly. If you've found yourself with an iPad sans button, we'll walk you through how to use it below!
What sets the best Procreate drawings apart from others is the use of brushes! There are many websites where you can download free Procreate brushes that can enhance your art and improve your drawing process. I'm excited to share my favorite Procreate brushes with you, and I'll teach you how to download them too!
How to Add a Caption to a Photo on iPhone (2023)
By Erin MacPherson
Did you know that your Photos app comes with a built-in feature that allows you to add captions to photos on your iPhone? You don't have to download an extra app to add captions, and any captions added to photos on your iPhone will sync to the cloud if iCloud Photo Library is enabled.
Apple's Lockdown Mode is a new Mac, iPad, and iPhone security feature that defends your devices against cyberattacks. Here's how to keep your iPhone from getting hacked with Lockdown Mode.
iPhone Volume Buttons Not Working? 8 Ways to Fix It (2023)
By Leanne Hays
If the volume buttons are not working on your iPhone or iPad, there are several ways to troubleshoot and fix this problem. We'll go over eight ways to fix the iPhone volume buttons not working issue.
Can a MacBook Pro Charger Fast Charge an iPhone or iPad?
By Rhett Intriago
Fast charging is a feature that Apple introduced with the iPhone 8. It allows you to recharge your device faster than ever before. Fast charging requires a specific power adapter, but what if you already have a MacBook Pro charger? In this article, we’ll explore which chargers are compatible with your iPhone and iPad and what you can use to fast charge your phone.
How to Turn On Stage Manager on iPad
By Rachel Needell
Apple's new iPad multitasking tool, Stage Manger, arrived with iPadOS 16, and we're all excited to jump right into it. But before you can use Stage Manager to work in multiple windows at once, you have to learn how to activate the feature. In this article, we'll be showing you how to turn on Stage Manager from Settings or the Control Center on your iPad.
Live Text Not Working in iOS 16? Here's the Fix
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Live Text on iOS 16 is a helpful and convenient feature, but what do you do if it isn't working? Live Text lets you select text from an image and copy, paste, search, and more, but you might run into a frustrating situation where it doesn't work. If Live Text doesn't work for you, we'll go over all the reasons why that might be happening and how to fix it.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2023 on Your Apple TV, iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Super Bowl 57 is almost here, and football fans are wondering, when is the Super Bowl, and where? What channel is the Super Bowl on, and how can I watch the Super Bowl live stream? Can I watch the Super Bowl online, for free? Let's check out some cheap and free live-streaming options for Super Bowl 2023!
How to Set Up Your iPad for Work & Never Look Back (iOS 16)
By Elisabeth Garry
Are you considering using your iPad for business, or has your employer given you an iPad for work? They can be versatile tools, lighter and more portable even than a laptop, but if you’ve never used one for work before, working on an iPad might take a little getting used to. We’re here to help you hit the ground running.