In early June, during the WWDC keynote, Apple is expected to reveal all the new features coming to its various operating systems. Rumors concerning iPadOS 16 point towards particularly exciting new features for iPad users. Here’s everything we know so far, from possible announcement and release dates to some interesting potential features coming to iPadOS 16.
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.
By Elisabeth Garry
Did you know that you can connect your iPad Pro to an external monitor? An iPadPro/external monitor combination can help you see your work on a bigger scale, and with some apps, like iMovie, you can even see your project displayed on the external monitor while you edit it on your iPad Pro. Let's dig into how to connect your iPad Pro to an external monitor.
Apple has placed what it thinks are the most useful apps in the Dock of the iPad and iPhone, where they are accessible on every Home screen. If your most useful apps aren't in the Dock, you can easily move them there! Read on to learn how to move apps into or out of the Dock on your iPhone or iPad.
By Brian Peters
During the March 8 Apple event, Apple announced a new iPhone SE, new colors for the iPhone 13, a 5th-generation iPad Air, and a new Mac model called the Mac Studio that's powered by a new silicon chip Apple calls the M1 Ultra. Whether you're eager to upgrade to the newest model iPad Air or the Mac Studio, we'll tell how and when you can pre-order and go over the key technical specs for each product announced.
By Ashleigh Page
In their Spring 2022 event, Apple announced a new generation of iPad Air tablets. With some serious performance upgrades, these handy devices are now faster and more powerful. In fact, the features of the new iPad Air almost exactly mirror the more expensive iPad Pro. With only a few key features to set them apart, is the budget-friendly iPad Air your best option for an Apple tablet? Let's cover the new upgrades, the differences between the Pro and Air, and find out which iPad is right for you.
By Erin MacPherson
If your iPhone 13 won't connect to Wi-Fi or your iPad suddenly stopped automatically connecting to known networks such as your home Wi-Fi, don't worry! This is a common problem for iPhone users and sometimes comes up for other Apple devices as well. This problem doesn’t necessarily mean the internet is not working on your iPhone. It’s more likely that a setting on your device is the culprit, but it’s easy to fix. Let’s learn how to change or reset your Wi-Fi settings so that your device will connect automatically to Wi-Fi again.
Here's how to find app subscriptions on an iPhone or iPad. We'll also cover how to check subscriptions to see how much you're paying, and how to unsubscribe from an app or cancel a subscription on an iPhone.
By Emma Chase
Have you wondered how to make your own emoji images? Apple lets users create Memojis, but if you want to take it a step further, you’ll need to download a third-party app to make an emoji with a photo on an iPhone. Below, we lay out how to make your own emoji and share it with friends.
By Rachel Needell
I can’t be the only one who has accidentally purchased an app from the App Store, purchased the wrong app, or spent money unnecessarily on apps. Don’t panic! It happens to everyone, and if you follow a few simple steps you can receive a refund on an App Store purchase. We’ll walk you through how to do this on your Apple devices.
By Rachel Needell
Although Spotify is the most popular streaming service for music and audio on the market today, Apple Music continues to grow and the amount of people who subscribe to both continue to increase as well. You may find that you need to know how to transfer a Spotify playlist to Apple Music or vice-versa. Transferring your Spotify playlists to Apple Music doesn’t have to be stressful, we’ll walk you through the process.
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?
By Olena Kagui
There are many surprising ways to work with PDFs on an iPhone and iPad. The first step is to learn how to get PDFs on your device and convert files into PDF documents. It isn’t as intuitive as it should be, so I will walk you through the steps to save PDFs on your iPhone and iPad.
By Kenya Smith
If you have used FaceTime with three people or more, you have come across the scattered layout of floating bubbles, which can appear disorganized. Another issue with FaceTime’s layout is it gives no clear signal of who is talking during conversations. Fortunately, Apple has managed to find a solution to this problem with Grid View. Here’s how to enable and disable Grid View on FaceTime.
By Erin MacPherson
Tired of seeing notifications on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPad when you've intentionally left a device at home? Me too. Notify When Left Behind is meant to be handy, but it can be annoying when you don't want to see so many alerts. I'll show you how to disable Notify When Left Behind alerts and turn them back on when you need them.
Apple's Photos app automatically creates Memory Mixes, which are collections of photos displayed as a musical slideshow. These are customizable and can be a fun way to see and share memories. We'll show you how to find Memory Mixes in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad.
This article will show you how to add a folder on iPhone email. Creating a new email folder on an iPhone or iPad is quick and easy, and it can really upgrade your email organization. Let's learn how to how to create a folder in email on an iPad or iPhone.
By Leanne Hays
Is your iPhone level gone? Recent updates have made it harder to find the level on iPhone Home screens. Don't worry, the level hasn't disappeared, it's just been incorporated into the Measure app. If you've been wondering where to find your iPhone's level tool (or spirit level as our British friends call it), read on.
By Elisabeth Garry
With iOS 15.4, Apple is making moves to make iCloud Keychain your one and only password manager. iCloud Keychain is built right into your Apple devices, so it's easy to keep all your passwords in one place, and now you can add notes to iCloud Keychain and keep track of all your important account information right in your Settings app.
By Kenya Smith
You know that green dot on your Instagram profile picture? It lets other users see whether you're active and online. If you don't want people to know every time you're online, this can be annoying or even an invasion of privacy. Fortunately, there’s a way to hide your Instagram active status. Here’s how to hide your online status on Instagram.
The biweekly iPhone Life Podcast is the perfect way to stay up to date on Apple news, top iPhone tips, and favorite apps and gear. Listen to the hosts, David and Donna, discuss the hottest Apple products and software updates and they’ll give you tips on troubleshooting, reveal hidden features, and more! You can listen to the Podcast on Spotify or the Apple Podcasts app, or watch the video recording filmed in our new studio. Click here to listen and subscribe. iPhone Life Insiders get exclusive ad-free podcast content!
