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.
iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max
How to Add Another Face ID to iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Face ID has become the default for Apple's smartphone security since it debuted with the iPhone X. However, if you'd like to share your iPhone with a partner, friend, or child, unlocking might be a little difficult. Luckily, there is a way to add a second Face ID, so you can share your iPhone easily.
iOS 17 Focuses on Customization & Practical Updates
By Olena Kagui
At the June 5 2023 WWDC Keynote, Apple announced iOS 17 alongside other software updates, new Mac devices, and Apple Vision Pro. While iOS 17 is a more practical update with few new features, there are many great updates to the apps we use most: Phone, Messages, FaceTime, Photos, Health, and more. Keep reading to see the many ways these updates will change the way you use your iPhone this fall.
How to Flip Apple Watch Face
By Conner Carey
By default, the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch is on the right side like a traditional watch. But did you know you can flip your Apple Watch face around so that the Digital Crown is on the left of the watch? I did this when I first bought the device because I’m left-handed, and I wear my watch on my right wrist. Here's how to flip Apple Watch face.
How to Set Up Personalized Spatial Audio for AirPods
By Rhett Intriago
AirPods spatial audio provides a theater-like sound experience when listening to music or watching movies on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. With the release of iOS 16 and a pair of third-generation AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, you can create a personalized spatial audio experience.
iOS 16 Release: Should You Update to Apple's Latest iPhone OS?
By Brian Peters
The new version of iOS is here, bringing a lot of exciting new features, but also a lot of bugs. Does the good outweigh the bad? Should you update to the new version immediately or hold out for a more stable release that might also include delayed features? We'll break down the pros and cons here.
How to Dictate Emojis on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
In iOS versions of yesteryear, dictation was limited to text, which meant that you would have to insert emojis manually. With the upcoming iOS 16, you will now be able to use dictation to add emojis. This is the article for you if you’re asking yourself, “How do I dictate emojis on iPhone?”
How to Fix Siri Volume Control on AirPods Not Working
By Rhett Intriago
Apple has integrated Siri into AirPods seamlessly, so you can continue using your virtual assistant without pulling out your phone. When listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks, etc., you can ask Siri to pause and play media, skip or go back, and adjust the volume of your AirPods. However, sometimes Siri volume control does not work the way it should.
How to AirPlay from iPhone to Mac
By Jivan Hall
We have been able to stream media from our iPhones to Apple TV for a while now, but Apple did not support Mac and AirPlay until very recently. Yes, there have been a few workarounds in the past using third-party apps, but with Apple's latest software updates, you can now AirPlay iPhone to Mac with very little effort. Keep reading to learn how.
No Home button? No problem! We will teach you how to use an iPhone X and newer models without a Home button. This article will cover unique gestures that combine the Side and Volume buttons in place of the missing Home button. We’ll also show you common features, like talking to Siri, taking screenshots, opening Apple Pay, using Reachability, and closing apps to navigate the newer iPhone models, including iPhone 14!
If you've upgraded from an older iPhone with a Home button to a newer iPhone, learning how to get back to the main Home screen on an iPhone with no Home button on the screen is important. This is often where all the apps you use the most are located. Let's get started learning how to save time and navigate home on iPhone X through later models, including the iPhone 14, with one easy gesture.
How to Check for Interactions between Medications (iOS 16)
By Rhett Intriago
With iOS 16, the medication tracking function in your iPhone Health app is incredibly useful for ensuring you’re taking all of your required medications on time. It also includes medication interaction information so you can see if your medications interact with each other. Here’s how to view medication interactions in the Health app on your iPhone.
How to Add Medications Using Your iPhone Camera (iOS 16)
By Olena Kagui
Adding your medications using your iPhone camera rather than filling out all the information manually can save you time. This will require you to give camera permissions to your Health app, which you can disable later if you wish. Let me show you how to add medications quickly using your camera!
How to Create a Weather Lock Screen on iPhone in iOS 16
By Kenya Smith
With iOS 16, you have various ways of customizing the wallpaper for your Lock Screen. One way you can customize your Lock Screen wallpaper is to display the weather conditions of your current location. Let's check out how to create a Weather Lock Screen on your iPhone.
How to Turn Off AirPod Notifications
By Rhett Intriago
One of the AirPods' most convenient features is that you can have Siri read incoming notifications to you and announce your calls so that you never have to pick up your phone while using them. However, this can prove to be an annoyance for some users. Thankfully, there is an easy way to turn off AirPod notifications.
How to Disable Live Text on iPhone
By Brian Peters
Live Text is a very cool feature introduced in iOS 15. It works in both the Camera app and the Photos app to automatically scan for text appearing in an image. It allows the user to easily search for text, or copy it directly from an image. However, Live Text can sometimes get in the way. If there are many blocks of text, you may find the indicators distracting and you may prefer not to have them if you do not often use the feature. If you like to work in the Photos app one handed, double tapping may not function as expected; double tapping in a block of detected text will not zoom but will instead select the text. If for these, or other reasons, you want to turn off this feature, this guide explains how to disable Live Text in iOS 15.
7 Ways to Live Longer Using Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Your iPhone can help with far more than communication and entertainment. We all know the downsides of too much screen time, and to help, Apple’s health and wellness updates have focused on helping you build better habits and track your mental, emotional, and physical health. Let’s cover some simple ways to track your fitness and nutrition goals, monitor health symptoms, get better sleep, reduce stress, and make use of your iPhone’s emergency features.
How to Type the Degree Symbol on iPhone & iPad
By Conner Carey
There are quite a few symbols hidden behind numbers and letters on iPhone. The iPhone symbols for currency are a good example, but a less known hidden symbol is the circle that indicates a temperature degree, either Celsius or Fahrenheit. Little did I know, it's easy to type the degree sign from your iPhone’s keyboard. Here’s how to use the degree symbol on your iPhone or iPad.
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 Off Apple Watch’s Nightstand Mode
By Rhett Intriago
You may have noticed that when you put your Apple Watch on its charger, it displays a large digital clock. This is nightstand mode, and it’s meant to make it easy for you to check the time in the middle of the night.