Focus modes, like Do Not Disturb, are pretty handy. This feature allows you to receive all your usual notifications, minus the disruptive sounds and vibrations that tend to come with them. But what if someone on your Favorites list (like your brother, mom, best friend, etc.) has an emergency and can't get ahold of you? Luckily, when Do Not Disturb is active on your iPhone, allowing calls from Favorites is easy.
iPhone 8 & 8 Plus
Safari Not Working on iPhone? Here’s How to Fix It (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when Safari stops working on iPhone. Whether web pages are not loading or you’re getting a “Safari cannot open page” error message, we’re going to go over a few different fixes that should help resolve any issues you are having with your web browser.
What Does SOS Mean on iPhone? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Sometimes while traveling, you might see an SOS icon in the top right corner of your iPhone’s status bar. If you’re wondering, “why does my phone say SOS only?” you are not alone. In this article, we’ll cover what that SOS icon actually means and how to troubleshoot it.
How to Fix Apple Watch Weather Not Updating (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Having the Weather app on your Apple Watch allows you to easily check temperatures and get weather alerts without having to take out your iPhone. If you are seeing no weather data on Apple Watch, we are here to help. In this article, we will be going over possible solutions to help you resolve your Apple Watch weather not updating.
What Happened to Do Not Disturb on iPhone? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Live Activities on iOS 16: Enable More Frequent Updates (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Live Activities is a new feature introduced with iOS 16 that can display live updates from apps on your Lock Screen. Live Activities can show you anything from breaking news to updates on a delivery or sports scores. There is even an option to enable more frequent updates to your iOS 16 Live Activities!
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.
How to Delete a Workout on Apple Watch (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
One of the Apple Watch’s most useful features is its ability to record your workouts, allowing you to meet your fitness goals. If you ever need to delete a workout on your Apple Watch, you can do so from the Health app or Fitness app on your iPhone.
How to Create an Emoji Lock Screen on iPhone (2023)
By Kenya Smith
iOS 16, Apple's upcoming operating system, has cool features, and one of them is lock screen customization with emojis. That's right! iOS 16 will allow you to personalize your lock screen by adding your favorite emojis. We will show you how to use this fun feature.
How to Sign Up for the Apple Beta Program for iOS 16 (2023)
By Conner Carey
Do you want to join the Apple beta program? The iOS 16 public beta is coming soon. The Apple beta program software isn't ready for prime time yet, so if you download the iOS 16 beta, you'll get the first look at all the new features, but you'll also experience bugs and glitches. If you'd rather not deal with a rough-around-the-edges operating system, I'd advise waiting for the finished operating systems to be released. Now let's go over how to download the beta profile and participate in iOS 16 beta testing.
How to Move Mail to Junk Folder on iPhone (2023)
By Conner Carey
We all receive junk mail, also known as spam, in our inboxes now and again. Despite our best efforts, there’s always the occasion where we’ve signed up for something years ago or entered our email to purchase an item but find we’re now signed up for a newsletter. Whatever the case, it’s super easy to move an email to junk in the Mail app; here’s how.
Change Apple Watch Face Order (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Customizing and making fun, new watch faces is one of the best parts of owning an Apple Watch, but when you have a bunch of different watch faces, things can get cluttered pretty quickly. That’s why we’re going to show you how to change your Apple Watch face order and remove watch faces you don’t use anymore.
How to Enable Haptic Keyboard on iPhone (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
In the latest version of iOS, Apple has added a way to enable haptic feedback for the keyboard. This cool feature gives a slight vibration with each keystroke, simulating the feeling of a physical keyboard and making it less likely that you'll miss that key you were aiming for.
How to Fix AirPods Charger Case Battery Drain
By Rhett Intriago
AirPods are undoubtedly some of the best-sounding and most convenient wireless earbuds on the market. However, some users have reported trouble with their AirPods charger case battery draining quickly or even draining when the case is not being used. No one is really sure what is causing this issue, but there are some steps you can take to mitigate the battery drain issue.
How to Change Printer Settings on iPhone in AirPrint (2023)
By Erin MacPherson
What to Know
- AirPrint allows you to adjust print size in the printer settings on your iPhone.
- If you are looking to change the size of a photo before printing, you will need to crop it in the Photos app.
- To access features more advanced than AirPrint's basic options, you will need to install a third-party app.
Printing from your iPhone is fun and easy, but it's not always obvious how to change printer settings when printing via AirPrint. Whether you need to know how to change paper size when printing photos from an iPhone or you're looking to change other printer settings, we'll help you learn how to make the necessary changes. We'll also discuss third-party printing apps that may make your life easier. Here's how to change printer settings on your iPhone.
How to View the Weather on iPhone Lock Screen (2023)
By Kenya Smith
iOS 16 allows you to view the weather on your iPhone's Lock screen in two ways. One, you can create a Lock Screen that matches the current weather conditions in your area. Another way is to add widgets to your Lock Screen that provide information such as temperature and precipitation. This article will show you how to set up your iPhone so that you can view the weather on your Lock Screen.
How to Add Quick Note Using Your iPhone's Share Sheet (2023)
By Kenya Smith
You're browsing Safari on your iPhone, and you see a recipe or a crafting project that you want to make. Usually, you would leave Safari, open Notes, type or paste the information, and return to where you started. With iOS 16, you can now add notes from an app without switching apps, thanks to Quick Notes, a feature that previously could only be used on an iPad or Mac. Adding Quick Notes is even faster when you use the Share Sheet. We'll show you how to add Quick Note with Share Sheet.
iPhone Microphone Not Working? Try These Quick Fixes!
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when your iPhone microphone is not working. Losing this critical component means other essential functions stop working, like phone calls, FaceTime, Siri, voice recognition, etc. In this article, we’ll go over some possible solutions to help you resolve iPhone microphone not working.
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.
How to Silence Notifications on iPhone (2023)
By Kenya Smith
The notifications on your iPhone help keep you informed. However, receiving multiple notifications while you’re sleeping, relaxing, working, or studying can be annoying. Fortunately, there are three ways to turn off notifications on your iPhone. Here’s how to do each method.