By Kenya Smith
Apple has made the Lock Screen more usable thanks to iOS 16. With iOS 16, you can now add widgets to your iPhone Lock Screen. The widgets display information such as weather, stock information, and battery level on your Lock Screen, so you don't have to go to an app to check for information. Here's how to add widgets to your iPhone's Lock Screen.
By Tamlin Day
There's nothing quite like that moment when you open an Apple box and see your fresh new iPhone for the first time, but what comes next? We'll teach you how to set up a new iPhone with a new Apple ID or with an existing Apple ID and data from an older device. Whether you're a first-time user or upgrading your current iPhone to a new device, we've got you covered. Read on to learn how to transfer data to a new iPhone, restore your settings from iCloud, or create your very first Apple ID for your brand-new iPhone.
Have you ever gotten distracted browsing irrelevant webpages in Safari when you needed to be studying or working? Thankfully, Focus mode in iOS 16 allows you to limit which Tab Groups you can browse in Safari. Let's dive into how to pair Focus mode with Safari Tab Groups.
By Rhett Intriago
If you often travel abroad, the Live Text feature on your iPhone is a handy way to scan for text in your Photos or Camera app. Once the text is detected, you can copy the text, translate it, and even convert currency amounts. Below, we'll show you how to convert currency on your iPhone using the Photos or Camera app.
By Rhett Intriago
Do you have one (or more!) favorite sports teams you love to follow and keep up with? In iOS 16, you can easily customize your Sports feed in the News app. This way, you can view updates only on the teams you're interested in. Let's cover how to follow a team in the Apple News app.
By Rachel Needell
In 2021, watchOS 8 brought with it the addition of AssistiveTouch, an accessibility feature to help make the device easier to navigate for those who have difficulty using the small touchscreen. With watchOS 9, Apple expands on its gesture control. One of the coolest new gestures is the ability to double-pinch to start and stop your workout. This means you don't need to be able to touch the screen to pause or restart your workout.
By Devala Rees
Your Weather app can send you updates letting you know that it's likely to start or stop raining or snowing in the near future. We'll show you how to enable this feature in your Weather app settings, so you can plan around inclement weather and not get caught unprepared. We'll also cover the two ways to add the current weather to your Lock Screen, so you never have to wonder what it's like outside.
It's time for iOS 16! The newest iOS update offers lots of exciting new things, like Shared Photo Libraries, the ability to edit sent messages, password-protected photos, and more. We'll show you how to download iOS 16 once it's available to take advantage of these cool new features.
By Kenya Smith
One app that many users love is the Reminders app thanks to recent upgrades. Now with iOS 16, you will be able to set up reminder lists as templates and then use them again to form new lists with the same features. Let's learn how to set up reminders templates to use for future lists.
By Rachel Needell
iOS 16 introduced one feature in particular that I never knew I needed. While bringing us hidden yet game-changing features is what Apple does best, I'm super excited to share with you a tip I already can't stop using: tracking shipments with Live Text. I'm super excited about this new feature; let me show you why!
You have an upcoming flight, and you need to check its status to prevent any setbacks, especially if you’re constantly on the move. With the new iOS 16, you will be able to use Quick Actions in Live Text to track your flights so that preparing for trips will be smooth and convenient. In this article, we'll show you how to use Quick Actions to track flights.
By Kenya Smith
You may know Magnifier as a handy iPhone Control Center feature that lets you read small print more easily. But it's actually a feature-rich tool that helps users see the world more clearly in a variety of ways. One of those features, Detection, helps blind and low vision users be aware of their surroundings. There are two types of Detection Modes: People Detection and Door Detection. These two Detection Modes can help you practice safe social distancing, especially since COVID-19 is still around. If you're lost, Door Detection can help you locate doors when in new or unfamiliar places. Let's learn how to set up these Detection Modes and to use them.
By Kenya Smith
Sound Recognition is a feature that was added to iPhones to help users with disabilities be aware of certain sounds such as sirens, smoke detectors, and breaking glass. When Sound Recognition was first introduced, you could set up alerts for pre-programmed options. Now, the new iOS 16 will allow you to create custom sound recognition alerts, which is helpful if you have medical devices or appliances that have unique electronic jingles. Let’s learn how to create your own Sound Recognition alerts.
By Kenya Smith
Like a lot of people, you probably have used your favorite photo as a Lock Screen before. Well, iOS 16 has made creating a photo Lock Screen even more fun. You can now add different styles and effects to your favorite photos to make your photo Lock Screen stand out. Let's find out how to add these styles to your photo Lock Screen.
By Olena Kagui
One of the most exciting features of the iPhone 13 is Cinematic mode. The new iPhone video camera got an upgrade. Together with AI technology, videos filmed in Cinematic mode can be edited directly on your phone to alter depth perception and more. This article will teach you how to shoot video in Cinematic mode and even do some basic editing.
Prime Day is back on its normal schedule this year, following in the wake of the 4th of July sales. It's an exciting time for techies and deal-hunters, and if you're an Apple fan, there are already some enticing early Prime Day Apple deals up for grabs right now. Whether or not it's worth shopping the early Prime Day deals or if it's better to wait until the sale officially lands on July 12 remains an open question, but it never hurts to look. Below, we've rounded up the best early Prime Day Apple deals you can shop today, along with some insight as to whether now's a good time to buy.
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone 13 lineup boasts some of the best smartphone cameras on the market with the new Cinematic Mode and Macro capabilities. However, you can get even better results with the help of third-party lenses, filters, and rigs. I’ll even throw in a waterproof case and portable charger to capture videos and photos from anywhere for as long as you want!
Apple previewed iOS 16 at the June 6 WWDC Keynote, and there's a lot to love about the new iPhone software update. iOS 16 offers an impressive Lock Screen makeover, a seamless new way to share photos, exciting Messages and Mail app upgrades, improvements to Focus features, Apple Wallet, Maps, and more. Let's go over everything we have to look forward to in the fall.
By Olena Kagui
When the iPhone 13 Pro models came out, a LiDAR Scanner was mentioned as a tool for better Night mode portraits. A new sensor that improves photography piqued attention, but there was little explanation of what LiDAR really is. I'll help you understand it, give you tips on how to use it to take better low-light photos, and even show you a futuristic app that uses it.
By Olena Kagui
If your Apple Watch won't unlock your iPhone anymore, you are not the only one. Many iPhone 13 users have experienced this issue, which Apple has since addressed and fixed. There are also a few other surefire ways to quickly resolve Apple Watch not syncing with iPhone or other problems that may be causing this. Let's get started!
