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iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max
How to Share Your Location on iPhone via the Find My App
By Erin MacPherson
How to Make a Group Text on iPhone
By Conner Carey
You can create a group chat on your iPhone as a convenient way to stay in contact with multiple people simultaneously, even if there's a mix of Android and iPhone users. Below, we'll cover how to make a group chat on an iPhone, add and remove people, and leave group chats that you no longer need to be a part of.
Scan a QR Code on Your iPhone in Text or Email
By Devala Rees
How to Track Steps on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Protect Your iCloud Data
By Rhett Intriago
Apple has added the option to lock down your iCloud data, which protects everything in your account, including photos, videos, documents, messages, and more. Advanced Data Protection uses end-to-end encryption to safeguard your iCloud. This means no one, not even Apple, can access your data, so if there is ever a security breach at Apple, your data will still be safe. The only way to get to your iCloud will be through your Apple ID password.
Can You Put One Person on Do Not Disturb? Yes - Here's How!
By Conner Carey
Do you have a person in your Contacts you'd like to silence for a while without blocking them or turning on Do Not Disturb mode? Here's how to silence notifications from one person or multiple people on iPhone; everyone else will be able to text you, and you will get all other alerts.
How to Forward Calls on iPhone
By Conner Carey
It's simple to set up iPhone call forwarding. Call forwarding on iPhone automatically directs incoming calls to a different number. We'll show you how to forward calls on your iPhone, plus what to do if call forwarding does not show up on your iPhone.
Prioritize Your Favorite Contacts with Apple’s VIP Mail
By Conner Carey
We all get too much spam and junk in our email inboxes. If you don't want to miss emails from important contacts, you can set up iPhone VIP Mail in the Apple Mail app. VIP Mail allows you to filter emails by creating a VIP mailbox, so you can make sure to receive emails from the most important people.
How to Mark iMessage as Unread on iPhone & iPad
By Olena Kagui
Why do you need to learn how to mark a text as unread? I mark a text as unread when I read it but don’t have time to answer. If I leave it marked as read, chances are I’ll forget to answer later. Here's how to mark an iMessage as unread on your iPhone!
How to Pin a Contact on Your iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
The Messages app allows users to pin a contact or even pin a group on their iPhone or iPad. Pinning keeps contacts at the top of the Messages app, making it faster and easier to send a text message to the people you message the most. Pin up to nine text threads, and if you change your mind, it's just as easy to unpin contacts in Messages. We'll walk you through how to pin a contact on iPhone and then unpin them.
The Fastest Way to Type Numbers on an iPhone
By Leanne Hays
It would be convenient if Apple added a numbers row to the standard iPhone keyboard, but it hasn't happened yet. If you want an iPhone keyboard with numbers, here's an iPhone texting trick: how to access iOS keyboard symbols and numbers without leaving the standard keyboard.
How to Use iPhone Background Noise to Focus, Sleep & More
By Olena Kagui
The iOS 18.4 update quietly introduced an exciting new feature that iPhone users have been asking Apple for: Ambient Music, now available in the Control Center, offers background noises and ambient sounds to help you sleep, relax, be productive, and even feel better.
Expand Your Kitchen Skills with These Top Food Apps
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Cooking can be daunting, especially when you’re out of the habit. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting your culinary feet wet, these are apps to make cooking easier and more fun, not to mention delicious!
How Do I Send a Text Message with Balloons?
By Devala Rees
Why Is My iPhone Not Ringing? 4 Fixes
By Erin MacPherson
How to Restore Your iPhone from a Backup
By Conner Carey
We'll show you how to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup, whether you've just bought a new iPhone, are leaving the Apple Beta Software Program, or are trying to fix a software glitch.
How to Recover Deleted Notes on iPhone in Seconds
By Rhett Intriago
How to Take Photos with Your iPhone Camera
By Hallei Halter
Not everyone has embraced iPhone photography, but it's so much more convenient than toting around a separate camera! If you want to get started using your iPhone Camera app, you've come to the right place. Capture a sunset or snap a selfie using your iPhone as a point-and-shoot camera. Once you start, you won't be able to stop. Let's learn how to take a picture on the iPhone.
How to Add Widgets to Your iPad & iPhone Today View
By Jim Karpen
What is a widget? Widgets are a quick way to look at information and news from apps without having to open them. Let's take a look at how to add widgets to your Today View so that they're organized and easy to access.